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Oct
Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is encouraging residents to support local entrepreneurs as the province prepares to mark Small Business Week 2026. Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Northern Development Tany Yao has highlighted the role of small businesses in creating jobs, strengthening communities and supporting the provincial economy. In a statement issued on October 16, Yao called on Albertans to recognise the people behind local businesses and make an effort to support them. Suggested ways to show support include shopping locally, recommending Alberta businesses and thanking small business owners for their contributions. Yao said small businesses often begin with an…