This week's highlightsStrong earnings season drives returns as markets await geopolitical clarityOptimistic geopolitical headlines drive modest decline in yieldsCanada's economy unexpectedly contracted for a second straight quarterU.S. data highlights softer growth alongside persistent inflation pressuresFrench economy...

The founder and CEO of Red Deer's Wild Oak Trauma Centre hopes her various endeavours are helping people feel seen.That would be Rachel Freeman, who is a therapist herself, and an author.Her first published book -- A Girl, Her Pen, and These Tear-Stained Pages -- aims to show how trauma is relative and shared."We ...

This week's highlightsMarkets inch higher amid backdrop of geopolitical uncertaintyGlobal rates hold steady amid eventful weekCanadian inflation increases in April driven primarily by energy price; underlying inflation measures moderateGeopolitics continues to weigh on U.S. business optimismGeopolitics also weighs on b...

This week's highlightsTech strength supported U.S. markets as oil prices pressure cyclicalsGlobal rates move higher on persistent geopolitical risks, rising inflationCanada's wholesale sales climb in March, driven by machinery and equipment gainsU.S. inflation rises to 3.8% in April, driven by energy pricesEurozone gro...

A Red Deer company contracted to provide Canada with top-of-the-line radar technology for securing our Arctic has received an additional investment of $1.1 million in repayable funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan). Technalogix says the investment will help scale its production of high-frequen...

It's that time again to get out every Saturday morning for The Market at Red Deer.The market will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Red Deer Polytechnic, from May Long to Thanksgiving.More than 100 vendors are anticipated for the market's 56th year.You can follow all that's happening with the market on Facebook.

The Red Deer District Chamber announced that nominations are now open for the annual Business of the Year Awards.The awards will take place on October 21 at the RDP Centre, which will recognize excellence across a wide range of categories that highlight the strength, innovation, and diversity of businesses in Red Deer ...

This week's highlightsEquities look through geopolitics as tech earnings regain controlRates reprice geopolitical risk as energy volatility partly unwindsCanada's unemployment rate rises as full-time jobs dropU.S. labour market shows resiliency as unemployment rate holds steadyEurozone manufacturing PMI strengthened in...

This week's highlightsInvestors regain risk appetite on surging tech earningsFixed income volatility driven by cautious policy guidance amid energy shockBoC holds rate at 2.25%, but warns of energy and trade risksU.S. Fed puts hold on rates while other data signals inflation pressures and economic growthEurozone inflat...

This week's highlightsEarnings and AI themes offset growing energy concernsRates caught between inflation risks and steady activityCanada's inflation rate hits 2.4% in March fuelled by gas pricesU.S. jobless claims rise, surpassing economists' expectationsEurozone business activity unexpectedly contracted in AprilWeek ...

Premier Danielle Smith is headed to Europe for a trip she says aims to attract investment, strengthen global partnerships, and promote Alberta as a reliable partner.The trip will last from April 23 to May 2, and include stops in Munich, Stockholm, and London."Alberta has what the world needs, and we're taking that...

Long-awaited progress on two major projects could soon be happening in Red Deer's north.Gears are currently in motion on work in the Hazlett Lake residential area, which is north of Hwy 11A and east of the QEII Highway; as well, proponents are hoping they'll be able to soon say the same about the so-called 'power centr...

This week's highlightsEquities continue recovery as peace hopes and earnings offset energy shockEnergy concerns push yields higher before reversing on tentative ceasefireCanadian manufacturing sales recover to post 3.6% gain in FebruaryU.S. producer prices increase less than expected in MarchChina's economy starts year...

Leaders in Canada's oil and gas industry say the industrial carbon levy would erode the country's competitive edge at a time the world is clamouring for stable energy supply. Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers president and C-E-O Lisa Baiton says no other oil and gas exporter imposes such a cost on industry. S...

This week's highlightsCeasefire sparks relief rally as investors assess durability and impactFixed income markets rally, then stabilize, as central banks signal cautionCanada sees modest employment growth in March, jobless rate unchanged at 6.7%U.S. consumer prices surge in March, lessening chances of interest-rate cut...

Depending on which metrics you look at, Red Deer had both a good and a not-quite-as-good March when it comes to unemployment rates.The seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate (three-month moving average) in Red Deer this March ticked up to 5.2 per cent, from 4.6 per cent in February. Unadjusted means the numbers have n...

BILD Central Alberta has announced the finalists for its 2026 awards, which recognize the region's top builders, renovators, trades, designers, and projects.Over 30 judges from across the country helped evaluate and select the finalists, ensuring a fair, transparent, and highly credible selection process.The winners ar...

Central Alberta entrepreneurs delivered their pitches to business stakeholders and service providers as part of the Catalyst Incubator program.In late March, a total of 11 first-time entrepreneurs presented their pitches to the audience in hopes of moving their ideas forward into viable businesses.The Catalyst Incubato...

This week's highlightsEnergy outlook and renewed risk-off tone keep equities on the back footDovish Fed tone steadies bonds, but late-week de-risking lifts yieldsCanada reports modest GDP gain in JanuaryU.S. ISM manufacturing survey shows rising price pressuresEurozone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shockWeek ...

Six post-secondary institutions on the Prairies, including Red Deer Polytechnic, will continue to collaborate on fast-tracking mining innovation.The Prairie Polytechnic Innovation Network Accelerating Commercialization for Local Ecosystems, known as P2INACLE, brings together Saskatchewan Polytechnic, NAIT, Northwestern...

Red Deer D.R.I.V.E. has officially launched and its first board of directors was elected to help form the community into a "thriving regional stronghold and a magnet for investment, talent, and opportunity."With over 100 founding members, the organization is a diverse group that come from different background...

This week's highlightsGeopolitics and energy volatility drive a choppy week for global equitiesBond markets signal renewed concern over inflation risksCanadian retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7 billion in JanuaryU.S. labour market holds steady as energy driven inflation risks buildEurozone PMI falls to 10-month low as serv...

Alberta's government has tabled legislation that would drop some unnecessary regulations to ease the sale of goods from other provinces. It's part of a commitment Alberta made with its provincial and federal counterparts last year in signing an interprovincial free trade pact. The trade accord, which is supposed to tak...

This week's highlightsEquities continue to struggle as energy shock causes a reassessment of policy pathHotter inflation expectations push front-end yields sharply higherBank of Canada keeps key interest rate at 2.25% amid oil-driven inflation risksU.S. Federal Reserve holds rates steady, projects single rate cut for 2...

The Red Deer District Chamber, Central Alberta First, and Red Deer Polytechnic have partnered to solidify a new project called Helping Central Alberta Businesses Prepare for the Future of Work.Officials say the three organizations joining forces are to help the region's businesses examine workforce gaps and find soluti...

Alberta may soon require oil and gas companies to be on top of their municipal property taxes if they want to keep producing. It's one of more than a dozen proposals contained in a new report released by the province and by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta. Unpaid municipal taxes by some in the energy industry is a ...

There's no getting around the fact that a $12 million deficit over the next two years will be a challenge for Red Deer Polytechnic. However, institution president Stuart Cullum believes his team is not only up to the challenge created by what he calls a perfect storm, but is prepared to work toward balancing the budget...

This week's highlightsPositive corporate and economic news overshadowed by Middle East conflictGlobal yields continue to climb on energy-linked inflation concernsCanada's trade deficit widens to $3.65 billion in January on auto weaknessU.S. inflation held steady in February before Iran war sent energy costs soaringEuro...