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Cambridge Manor Named 2026 ENERGY STAR® Canada Building of the Year: How 8760 Helped Drive a Two-Year Energy Efficiency Journey
We are proud to announce that our client, The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF), has been awarded the 2026 ENERGY STAR® Canada Building of the Year for Cambridge Manor! Huge congratulations to the entire BSF team. Everyone at 8760 is honoured to be part of this incredible result.
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2 days ago
Edmonton Raises Its Electricity Franchise Fee to 19.4%: What It Means for Your Power Bill
Electricity rates in Edmonton are about to move again. On October 6, Edmonton City Council voted 8–5 to raise the electricity distribution franchise fee from 17.65% to 19.4%, effective January 1, 2027. Major commercial entities—such as high-rise office towers, large non-profits, and entertainment complexes—face average monthly increases estimated at nearly $10,000 ($120,000+ annually). Post-secondary institutions are among the hardest hit, bracing for increases approaching $
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Oct 20
Alberta Energy Delivery Charges: Is Your Business Paying More Than It Should?
In Alberta, Delivery Charges (transmission and distribution) are separate from the actual commodity cost of electricity and natural gas. These charges cover the infrastructure required to transport power from generating facilities to your meter. While distribution rates themselves are regulated, how your facility is classified and billed might not be optimized.
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Oct 13
Jesse Kruper Represented 8760 at ACCA 2026: Supporting Alberta’s Continuing Care Community
8760 at ACCA 2026: Energy & Cellular Management for Continuing Care!
At 8760, we supporting our partners means more than attending an event. We help organizations make the complex simple by identifying opportunities to optimize their operating expenses.
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Oct 8
Electricity Rates Alberta: What Meta’s AI Data Centre Could Mean for Your Energy Bill
Electricity rates in Alberta are facing new market pressures. Learn how Meta’s AI data centre, the Rate of Last Resort and competitive plans could affect your energy costs and how you can protect your bottom line.
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Oct 7
Credit Card Processing for Small Business: Visa Lowers Rates, but New Fees Are Coming
Last week, Visa announced significant changes for Canadian small businesses generating up to $750,000 in annual Visa sales. Effective October 24, 2026, eligible merchants moving from the standard rate to the 0.70% small merchant interchange rate can save up to $2,750 annually—provided transactions qualify and processors pass the savings through. However, Visa plans to join Mastercard in assessing a new 1.8-cent USD fee (approx. 2.5 cents CAD) on all domestic transactions star
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Oct 27
Are Rising Card Processing Fees Eating Into Your Business Margins?
Card processing fees can have a significant impact on your business margins, especially as payment methods and card products continue to evolve. Rising costs and complex fee structures make it harder to know what you’re really paying. Learn how a detailed statement review can help identify potential savings and optimize your payment processing strategy with 8760 Card Acceptance.
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Oct 1
Stop Overpaying on Card Acceptance: What Every Business Should Know Before Choosing a POS Provider
At 8760, we combine over 20 years of market experience with cutting-edge Clover payment technologies to deliver data-driven, all-in-one card acceptance solutions. Our goal is simple: provide cost certainty, confidence, and peace of mind for your business. We go far beyond standard POS reselling. 8760 offers more than just hardware—we educate our clients, help them navigate complex payment processing markets, and optimize transaction fees to protect their bottom line.
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Sep 17
How to Reduce Payment Processing Costs and Choose the Right Card Acceptance Solution for Your Retail Store
Navigating card acceptance services is complex. Dozens of providers offer signup bonuses, discounted terminals, and "all-in-one" promises. The challenge? Most sales reps push hardware without understanding your actual transaction volume, card types, or software requirements. As a result, many retail businesses pay monthly fees for apps, POS terminals, or processing tiers they never use. That’s where 8760 makes a difference.
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Sep 2
Credit Card Processing for Dealerships: How to Avoid Overpaying on Processing Fees
Card acceptance in the dealership business goes far beyond the front desk. Dealerships also accept credit and debit cards for auto repair, parts supply, and other related services. Therefore, the process behind a vehicle sale, a service invoice, and a parts counter charge—along with the channels and fees involved—can vary significantly. It’s critical for dealership management and owners to understand the actual cost of receiving payments from clients.
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Aug 18
Almost Wicked Deals: iPhone Accessory Bundles Starting at $65 + GST
Protect your iPhone for less this Halloween with essential accessory bundles starting at just $65 + GST, including free delivery across Western Canada. Limited-time offer!
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Oct 28
iPhone Duo Now Available Through 8760 Device Upgrade Program: Get Yours for $2,015 CAD
At 8760, we offer competitive pricing on the latest devices and phone plans for Canadian businesses. While The “BIG THREE” carriers often promote financing and leasing or bring-it-back options tied to two-year terms and premium plans, 8760 gives eligible businesses another option: purchase your device upfront and own it outright with an affordable monthly plan rate. Through the 8760 Device Upgrade Program, you can get the brand-new iPhone Duo for just $ $2,015 —saving over $1
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Oct 23
Jesse Kruper Represented 8760 at ACCA 2026: Supporting Alberta’s Continuing Care Community
8760 at ACCA 2026: Energy & Cellular Management for Continuing Care!
At 8760, we supporting our partners means more than attending an event. We help organizations make the complex simple by identifying opportunities to optimize their operating expenses.
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Oct 8
International Roaming: How to Avoid "Mobile Bill Shock" When Travelling
Over 50% of Canadians do not use international travel passes or local eSIMs when traveling abroad. The main causes of "roaming bill shock" are unexpected background usage, unmanaged plan changes, billing errors, or unpredicted mistakes. Carriers claim inefficient cellular usage causes these issues that cost consumers hundreds of dollars. At 8760, through data-driven cellular management services, we help clients optimize their phone plans.
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Sep 29
Business Phone Plans: Mobile Data Is Getting Cheaper — So Why Are Cellular Expenses Still Rising?
A fresh Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) report showed that the Internet price index declined by 6%, and the mobile service index dropped by nearly 40% over recent years, with broadband covering over 80% of rural Canada — a 30 percentage point increase since 2020. While mobile data becomes more affordable for "Big Three" carriers in Canada, why do our business phone bills keep increasing year after year?
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Sep 29
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