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Government to meet with rural Alberta leaders

Oct 21, 2021 | 2:38 PM

The provincial government wants to hear what business and community leaders in rural Alberta need to promote economic development and prosperity in their communities.

Nate Horner, the associate minister of rural economic development, will hold online meetings with businesses from a variety of sectors. This includes business associations, chambers of commerce, Indigenous- and Métis-owned businesses, and industry and community leaders.

“Supporting local businesses and attracting new investment to Alberta is key to the success of our economic recovery after the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global collapse of energy prices and the worst economic downturn in almost 100 years,” says Horner in a release. “All Albertans, urban and rural, should benefit from Alberta’s Recovery Plan.”

The online tour is set to begin in late October and continue until December. An online survey for those who cannot attend will also be available.