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Okotoks obsesses with chocolate bomb

Okotoks obsesses with chocolate bomb

Chocolatier having busy season from the family basement
Local company aims to help reduce isolation during COVID-19

Local company aims to help reduce isolation during COVID-19

“When COVID hit and it changed the world of how we had to operate as a small business, we found the that boxes really suited what people needed while they were in isolation. People were struggling with connection, they were struggling with things that they can do while they’re not in a position to be in a normal, connected environment. The box became a conduit to give people activities that kept them mentally active, physically active, and socially and emotionally connected.”
Athabasca chocolatier once again recognized for sweet treats

Athabasca chocolatier once again recognized for sweet treats

Josie Hladki and Inspiration Chocolates win silver at Canadian chocolate competition 
Bucking the trend of business closures

Bucking the trend of business closures

Local butcher shop opens second location in south Edmonton
Couple takes the plunge, going from jobless to business owners

Couple takes the plunge, going from jobless to business owners

Family business sale triggers big move to a small town
Ralph Klein's niece does something nice for Innisfail in his name

Ralph Klein's niece does something nice for Innisfail in his name

Christmas fundraiser launched for the in-betweeners
Okotoks drone company moves into airport

Okotoks drone company moves into airport

Airport becoming a hub for aviation education
Indigenous company recognized with provincial award

Indigenous company recognized with provincial award

The company took top honours last week in the Indigenous category for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
Grade 8 students learn the science behind producing hand sanitizer

Grade 8 students learn the science behind producing hand sanitizer

While he may not have his own TV show, or white lab coat and safety goggles, Wild Life Distillery co-founder Keith Robinson recently taught Grade 8 students at Banff Elementary School about the scientific principles behind producing hand sanitizer
Cochrane based app developer finds unique way to bring people together

Cochrane based app developer finds unique way to bring people together

“I’ve always been a dreamer with crazy ideas,” Blair said with a laugh. “I’ve always wanted to do something and I’ve always had an interest in helping people. I saw this opportunity as something that could reach a lot of people, help a lot of people, be entertaining and I think now it’s been the perfect time to launch.”