This week's highlightsEarnings strength and falling rate expectations support global equitiesTreasuries lead global bond rally as Fed expectations reprice lowerCanada's labour market strength continues with hiring beating expectationsU.S. labour market weakens as payrolls fall in July, participation rate slipsEurozone ...

This week's highlightsProductive finish masks an otherwise volatile weekFixed income markets reach to inflation risks and policy uncertaintyCanada's economy expands for second straight month, led by resource sector gainsU.S. economy slows as inflation remains elevatedEurozone rebounds in second quarter as growth accele...

This week's highlightsInvestors overlook tariff threats as oil and rates take centre stageEnergy prices and rate hike expectations drive yields higher before late-week reliefCanadian inflation softens, setting the stage for more dovish policyLower-than-expected jobless claims signal ongoing U.S. labour market resilienc...

The Red Deer District Chamber and Junior Achievement (JA) Southern Alberta have joined forces.According to a media release, they've formed a partnership to prepare the next generation of employees, entrepreneurs and community leaders.The partnership will also help support the long-term success of central Alberta busine...

The total number of house sales in Red Deer increased in June.According to the latest market update by the Central Alberta Realtors Association, there were 192 houses sold in June, up from the 161 sold in May and down from the 173 sold in June 2025.The year-to-date numbers show there have been 868 house sales in Red De...

This week's highlightsSofter inflation offsets geopolitical tensions before late-week tech pullbackBackward-looking data, forward-looking inflation risksBoC holds interest rate steady amid oil volatility, improving economic outlookU.S. inflation cools to 3.5% in June as energy prices retreatEnergy-led slowdown pulls eu...

This week's highlightsOil, rates and AI drive diverging regional performanceInflation risks reprice global rate expectations despite resilient growth backdropCanada's labour market and trade performance show signs of resilienceU.S. services sector activity continued to expand in June as employment reboundsEurozone prod...

This week's highlightsEquity markets broadly positive amid short trading week for North AmericaBond markets lag as economic activity and moderating inflation encourage risk appetiteCanada's GDP rebounds while manufacturing remains in expansion modeSofter U.S. job gains ease pressure on U.S. Federal ReserveEurozone infl...

A summary of the week's important events and how they could impact the market.This week's highlightsAI volatility drives a choppy week for global equitiesBonds rally as oil retreats and PCE cools rate hike concernsCanadian headline inflation rises, but core measures remain containedRate hike bets cool as U.S. inflation...

A poll commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce suggests almost half of its members would move their businesses out of Alberta if the province votes to separate from Canada. Probe Research conducted the online survey of 137 Chamber members between June 8 and June 22. Almost two-thirds of respondents reported tha...

This week's highlightsEarly optimism in equity markets gives way on hawkish shift in Fed toneBond rally reverses amid central bank repricingHigher Canadian retail sales mask underlying weaknessFed's hawkish reset puts rate cut hopes on holdBank of England holds rates steady, balancing sticky inflation and soft growthWe...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is suggesting it may be too late to put an anti-coal mining petition question to a provincewide referendum this fall. Earlier this month, Alberta musician Corb Lund delivered what he said were more than 200,000 signatures in support of his petition. By law, if the signatures are verified,...

The province is making major investments in Alberta's film and television industry.As part of Budget 2026, $60 million is being invested through Alberta's Film and Television Tax Credit, while $8 million is being invested through the Alberta Media Fund.As the 2026 Banff World Media Festival wraps up, the province has a...

A free 'Tourism Academy' is the latest offering from Tourism Red Deer.The program is described as an eight-part micro-credential which is designed to strengthen visitor experiences across central Alberta.Through it, the organization says, one can become a 'certified destination ambassador.'"The Tourism Red Deer Ac...

A summary of the week's important events and how they could impact the market.This week's highlightsChoppy week as inflation, geopolitics and AI trends collideRates reprice on energy-driven inflation and policy outlooks before stabilizingBank of Canada holds rate steady as it weighs weak growth against inflation risksR...

Red Deer D.R.I.V.E. has appointed Michelle Tetreault as interim CEO.Red Deer D.R.I.V.E., which stands for Developing Regional Innovation, Ventures and Entrepreneurship, launched earlier this year as an independent economic development organization."Michelle brings exactly the combination of economic development ex...

Red Deer County says it continues to try to reduce red tape.Hence, it's new Red Tape Reduction initiative, which is aimed at improving how residents, businesses, and industry interact with County processes, a Tuesday release says.Officials add that the initiative is focused on reducing unnecessary rules, steps, and app...

This week's highlightsEquity rally falters as investors weigh tighter policy conditionsStrong labour data drives a late-week rates selloffStrong Canadian jobs data reinforce rate hike expectationsMarkets revisit expectations for Fed's policy rate after U.S. labour data releaseEurozone inflation reaccelerates as economi...

The Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA) continues to seek solutions to, and be an ambassador for education and awareness, about poverty in our region. Meeting late last month, CAPRA members focused largely on the living wage and how communities can help reduce it. As rdnewsNOW reported last fall, the lat...

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...