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The City of Spruce Grove in partnership with the University of Alberta School of Business launches digital support for small businesses  The Digital Economy Program, in support of small businesses in Alberta, launches today. The program is delivered through a partnership between the City of Spruce Grove, University of Alberta, Business Link and Digita...Continue Reading

Could your business benefit from identifying and adopting the right digital tools and technologies that can help reach more customers and boost sales? Spruce Grove has signed on to the provincially-funded Digital Economy Program, which provides services and technical support to eligible small businesses at no cost to the business. Th...Continue Reading

As of today, Spruce Grove's newest oil and tire change service shop, Mr. Lube, is now open! LOCATION: 700 McLeod Avenue #200, Spruce Grove, Alberta, T7X 0C8 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM  Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    SERVICES OFFERED: 1010 Tires, air filter, batteries, cabin air filter, coolan...Continue Reading

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian workers and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic.  Using regulatory authority provided in Bill C-2, the government intends to introduce new regulations that would: Expand the Local Lockdown Program to include employers subject to capacity-limiting restrictions of 50 per cent or more; and reduce the current-mont...Continue Reading

As a business, charity, or non-profit in Canada who has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for a wage subsidy, a rent subsidy, or both through the THRP. You may qualify if you are either: part of the tourism, hospitality, arts, entertainment, or recreation sectors, or affected by a qualifying publi...Continue Reading

As a business, charity, or non-profit in Canada who has faced deep losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for a wage subsidy, a rent subsidy, or both through the HHBRP. Who can apply for the HHBRP Eligible organizations, regardless of their sector, may qualify for the HHBRP if they don’t qualif...Continue Reading

Buy specialty food items for your holiday parties and dinners by visiting Spruce Grove’s Sandyview Farms and Wilhauk Beef Jerky. A quick trip to each will make you look like a star at your holiday gathering - serve foods that guests won’t stop talking about! All of it is availabl...Continue Reading

As of today, Spruce Grove's newest locally owned and operated retail store, Hooked Up Fishing Gear, is now open! Location: #108 - 301 Saskatchewan Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta, T7Y 3A9 Mission: From our family to yours, we strive to provide affordable options for families to go fishing. Whether you're trying it out for th...Continue Reading

If there was an antonym for Ebenezer Scrooge it would be Wilhauk Beef Jerky. Last week, the local business concluded its annual ’12 Days of Giving’ campaign both for the season and foreseeable future after a five-year run of profound generosity. Owned and operated by Trevor and Amanda Wilhauk, the store opene...Continue Reading

Handcrafted gifts and locally sourced products can be found in Spruce Grove - and easier than you might imagine. This holiday season, we encourage you to visit the shops in Spruce Grove that sell products you won’t find elsewhere. These unique items, whether purchased from local artisans or designed t...Continue Reading

Closing the digital divide is critical to ensuring that Alberta’s economic recovery reaches every home, business and community. The benefits of greater connectivity touch every part of life. Albertans will have access to the tools and education they need to build their skills. Alberta businesses will have the networks the...Continue Reading

Take a break from the holiday shopping and head to a Spruce Grove micro-brewery and taproom for an afternoon or evening of relaxation. Then, while you’re there, pick up some gifts for the favorite people on your shopping list. That’s right - both RavenWolf Brewing and Talking Dog Brewing ca...Continue Reading

The City Centre Business Association (CCBA) presented their annual report to Spruce Grove council, during a regular council meeting on Nov. 29. Council approved the CCBA’s proposed 2022 Budget, the 2020 audited financial statement and the new list of Board of Directors, who were elected at the CCBA’s annual general meetin...Continue Reading

The Future Economy launched a spotlight on the Edmonton region as a global epicentre of the hydrogen economy. Edmonton Global is is coordinating with Invest in Canada to share this with global investors as part of a national program. Overview: In 2021, Canada’s first Hydrogen HUB was launched in the Edmonton Region, th...Continue Reading

Edmonton Global and Calgary Economic Development, in partnership with Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), recently commissioned the Alberta Energy Transition Study to determine the economic opportunity around growing the cleantech sector in Alberta.  The study just being released indicates the global energy transition could create 170,000 jobs in the cleantech sector i...Continue Reading

If you’re in search of the perfect holiday outfit, need to find something for the office party or have people on your shopping list that adore fashion - Spruce Grove has local shops that you must visit! Knighton Men’s Wear Fashions and Dani + Madi were featured in this year’...Continue Reading

As of today, Spruce Grove's newest toy library, CAN share, is now open! Location: 15B Alberta Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta, T7X 3B5 Mission: To provide access to high quality, educational, and fun toys for children to share To foster child development through play and community minded social development They are passionate about reducing waste within the sharin...Continue Reading

You know you’ve found the perfect holiday gift when you can imagine your loved one’s excitement upon opening it. Local Spruce Grove businesses Laberge Engraving & Gifts and Backyard Birds Nature Shop offer such an experience. They are two of the Spruce Grove businesses featured in our shop local campaig...Continue Reading

As of today, Spruce Grove's newest daycare, Little Stars Montessori Early Learning Center, is now open! Location: Suite 220, 280 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove, Alberta, T7X 0Y2. Working hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  About: Their daycare is based on self-directed activity, hands on learning, and collaborative play. Children make creative choices in thei...Continue Reading

The City of Spruce Grove is taking action to help reduce the amount of plastic contaminating our environment. For businesses The Single-Use Items Reduction Bylaw comes into effect on January 1, 2022, where businesses will no longer be allowed to provide or use plastic checkout bags, polystyrene serving ware, and plastic straws (with exceptions). The Cit...Continue Reading

When it comes to finding holiday gifts for the big (and little) men in your life there are more options than what you’ll find at a big chain store. Spruce Grove’s Hyperspace Comics & Games and Unlimited Chrome offer unique gift options that they are sure to remember next year...Continue Reading

Online training is available for employees of Alberta-based businesses and organizations on implementing COVID-19 safety requirements. Overview Alberta’s frontline workers can now access safety training to help them keep businesses open and their workers and patrons safe during the pandemic. With the implementation of the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP), Alberta workers are responsibl...Continue Reading

Business and technology accelerators provide education, mentorship, a network of large corporations and access to capital to help startups bring their products to market faster. Creating jobs and increasing business revenue The four accelerators, including 500 Global, Plug and Play, the Alberta Pre-Accelerator and the Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator powered b...Continue Reading

If you’re wondering where to find unique gifts and home goods in Spruce Grove this holiday season, we have the perfect stores for you - Raggs to Riches and Gifts & Gadgets. Both stores offer unique items that you won’t find in a large retail store. And both are feature...Continue Reading