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Community Spotlight: Glengarry’s Got Talent drew about 400 people to the Glengarry Sports Palace, with Miz Kitten taking first place and a $500 prize after 17 finalists competed. Local Impact & Nonprofits: In La Salle County, A Servant’s Heart is getting help from volunteer treasurer Karen Hall, who pairs accounting skills with low-cost support for people facing hard times. Workforce Reskilling: Fort McMurray’s Stadek Foundation is launching a free Future Forward Youth Bootcamp for Grades 7–12, pairing workshops and mentorship with entrepreneurship and leadership training. SME Growth Support: Niagara College is backing beverage startups through a Beverage Innovation Program funded up to $75,000 via NRC IRAP, aiming to reduce launch risk for small drink brands. Big Business Moves: Solvane Group completed a $50M acquisition of Evolve Restoration, expanding a national property restoration platform. Policy & Tech: Telus and the federal government proposed a B.C. “sovereign AI factory” cluster, but the plan is already drawing skepticism over power and water impacts.

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