A new report from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says Alberta's economic prospects hinge on its ability to attract newcomers into the workforce. The group released the survey less than two weeks before Albertans vote on 10 referendum questions, half of which deal with immigration. Albertans are being asked whether the...

The Red Deer District Chamber welcomed three new directors to its board of directors after the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday.As a result, Ben Allan of Red Deer Polytechnic, Tosin Adetayo of GATX Rail, and Erin Peden of Red Deer & District Community Foundation are now members of the board.Meanwhile, Mindy S...

A Calgary-based oil and gas exploration service company has pleaded guilty to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) code related to hazard assessment and control.Artis Exploration Ltd. pleaded guilty on Oct. 1 in the Red Deer Court of Justice and was fined $114,000 in connection with a workplace inju...

Market highlightsSofter U.S. jobs data offsets early energy and rates pressureBonds rally as weaker jobs data pares Fed hike expectationsEconomic highlightsCanadian GDP rebounds in August, supporting solid Q3 growth outlookU.S. job growth slows as economy expands moderately and inflation pressures easeEurozone inflatio...

It probably doesn't require a microscope to see there's been an evolution in how agencies and organizations around Red Deer are looking to address homelessness. -- LISTEN TO THIS STORY AND THE CONVERSATIONS WITHIN ON THE OCT. 2, 2026 EPISODE (#86) OF THE EVERYTHING RED DEER PODCAST -- Unity among agencies pulling in th...

CALGARY - Alberta business leaders have signed on to an open letter from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce warning of the dire economic consequences if the province were to separate from Canada. "We must remain at the table and prioritize relationships...

Market highlightsTech-led rally fades as U.S.-China summit disappointsGlobal bond selloff deepens on inflation and energy riskEconomic highlightsCanadian retail sales fall in July, but August advance estimate points to a reboundU.S. business activity surges to five-year high in September as demand strengthensEurozone b...

The City of Red Deer's proposed 2027 Capital Budget is now available for public review. Residents are encouraged to review the budget and submit questions before council deliberations on Oct. 13, 2026.City officials say the proposed budget focuses on maintaining, renewing and improving the infrastructure and assets tha...

Market highlightsInvestors absorb the first Fed rate hike in three yearsHawkish hike repriced the curveEconomic highlightsCanada's inflation rate holds steady at 3% in AugustU.S. Federal Reserve raises rates as inflation concerns persistEuropean industry struggles and Bank of England holds rates steadyWeek in reviewInv...

Red Deer's Aspen Heights Elementary MicroSociety Program is receiving a substantial donation.In honour of the late entrepreneur Jack Donald, Kathy and Peter Lacey are giving the program $30,000.The program has, for many years, taught students entrepreneurial skills and other business-oriented education around giving ba...

Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) recently welcomed the region's mayors and reeves to meetings on the future of economic development.The meetings took place in Innisfail, and centred around an initiative that Executive Director Paul Salvatore says is called 'Team Central Alberta.'Municipal leaders identified ...

Reform Health + Wellness is your one-stop shop in Red Deer for multidisciplinary health care.You name it: Chiropractic care, registered massage therapy, psychology and counselling services -- they've got it.They even offer acupuncture and dry needling, as well as shockwave therapy for appropriate musculoskeletal condit...

This week's highlightsTrade war in full swing as oil keeps inflation worries front of mindInflation data and a full issuance calendar push yields higherTrade tensions escalate as Canada and U.S. exchange retaliatory measuresU.S. inflation holds at 3.4%, keeping focus on Fed's next moveECB raises rates as inflation pres...

The County of Stettler has launched a new investment attraction website.Officials hope the site provides businesses, developers, entrepreneurs, and investors with easier access to information, data, and resources."InvestStettlerCounty.ca gives us an opportunity to showcase the strengths of our region and make it e...

This week's highlightsEquity markets whipsawed by central bank signals and payrolls surpriseWarsh sets the tone, payrolls have the final sayBank of Canada holds rates steady as labour market coolsU.S. hiring rebounds as August job growth tops expectationsEurozone inflation heats up as factory activity gains momentumWee...

After an August off, The Everything Red Deer Podcast returns with host Josh Hall positing on all that went on over the summer.Plus, a feature interview ahead of Labour Day with Siobhán Vipond, executive vice president with the Canadian Labour Congress. Vipond is visiting Red Deer on Sept. 7 and will be at the fr...

Building permit values for Red Deer were $5.3 million in August, compared to $3.6 million in August 2025.Year-to-date values are $63.82 million, compared with $1.03 billion at this time last year -- keep in mind that total included $940 million for the new patient tower at the hospital.Notable permits in August 2026 in...

This week's highlightsTech earnings buoy markets as oil relief offsets inflation cautionTrade shock, then inflation: a two-part week for sovereign bondsCanadian GDP beats the odds amid tariff turmoilU.S. inflation holds above target as Warsh signals Fed still has "work to do"Firmer European inflation and risi...

Red Deer's historic Scott Block Theatre has a new operator. Artifact Properties Ltd. shared Friday that Kyle Key, a familiar face in Red Deer's arts and business community, will now take the helm. They note that Key has hands-on experience on both sides of the stage, adding that his community connections and understand...

Lacombe County reports that a proposed power-generation and data-centre facility is under review.Brought forward by Armada Nowlit Energy Ltd., the company is seeking approval to redesignate about 1.78 hectares or 4.4 acres of land on SE 16-40-24 W4M for a proposed integrated natural gas-fired power generation facility ...

Lacombe-Ponoka UCP MLA Jennifer Johnson is headed to Minnesota.The provincial government shared Friday that Johnson will be in 'The Land of 10,000 Lakes' from Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, to attend the Council of State Governments (CSG) Midwest's annual Midwestern Legislative Conference.MLA Johnson will meet with U.S. legislato...

There are some open spots on the Red Deer District Chamber board.The nomination period runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m.According to the Chamber:In accordance with the bylaws and policies of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, nominations are now open for the 2026 - 2027 Board of Directors. Candid...

Ripple effects of the super-sized trade squabble between the United States and Canada are currently making their way far and wide, north and south of the border. Naturally, there's plenty of reaction to what's been happening at and away from the negotiating table, so rdnewsNOW spoke with four local people from differen...

Nominations are open Sept. 2 for the 2026 Business Awards of Excellence, put on by the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce.Residents, consumers, and business leaders are all invited to submit nominations and help shine a spotlight on local excellence, the chamber says.It all culminates with a gala on Oct. 23.This...

This week's highlightsSemis, oil, and tariffs steer equities lower despite late-week bounceLong-dated global sovereign yields spike before US Treasury increased buyback plan somewhat steadies ratesCanadian inflation edges higher keeping tightening risks aliveU.S. business activity accelerates in August as services offs...

The clock is ticking.Red Deer MP Burton Bailey says the longer trade negotiations between Canada and the United States linger, the more it will hurt Red Deer businesses.As of Friday morning, the federal government has until midnight to strike a deal with our neighbours south of the border.If not, U.S. President Donald ...

The Red Deer District Chamber has announced its 2026 Business of the Year Awards finalists.Each year, the awards celebrate the achievements, innovation, leadership and contributions of organizations and individuals who help make Central Alberta a thriving place to live, work and do business.The finalists were selected ...

The Alberta Utilities Commission has denied an application to build a natural gas plant in Olds, Alta., that would have powered a massive data centre complex. Synapse Real Estate Corp. had proposed a 10-building campus with 1.4 gigawatts of power generation about enough to power the City of Edmonton. Many residents of ...