As a part of the Canadian Chamber's 2024 Inclusive Growth Dialogue series, the Red Deer District Chamber will host the dialogue "Navigating the Twin Transitions to Shape an Inclusive Economy," on December 5.Chamber officials say the event will focus on opportunities that the digital and energy transitions pre...

The MLA for Vermillion-Lloydminster-Wainwright, Garth Rowswell, is travelling to Washington, D.C. today to promote Alberta's ability to meet U.S. energy demands at the Legislative Energy Horizon Institue (LEHI). Rowswell will be joining state legislators from across the U.S. in educational sessions and meetings. The LE...

Officials with Red Deer County say they are working diligently to minimize current postal disruptions for residents and ratepayers. "The County has proactively made arrangements to ensure the continuity of our business operations," said Simoi Cruickshank, Corporate Communications Manager. "Our efforts no...

Alberta has continued its success this month in increasing housing supply in the province.New monthly data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reinforces that but the government also acknowledges the need for more housing options as the population continues to grow.The data shows that province-wide, there ...

Smile Cookies are back for some holiday cheer at Tim Hortons locations.In Red Deer, 50 per cent of proceeds will benefit The Lending Cupboard, and 50 per cent will go to Tim Hortons Foundation camps."We are so grateful and excited to partner with Tim Hortons again for their Holiday Smile Cookie campaign," sai...

This week's highlightsCentral bank dovishness and protectionist trade policy drives volatilityFed signals following inflation data push bonds lowerCanada's home sales in October hit highest level since April 2022Higher shelter costs lift U.S. consumer prices in OctoberChina struggles to shake off deflationary pressures...

Businesses in the Red Deer region are wanted for a new growth initiative called BREWD -- or Business Retention Expansion and Workforce Development.BREWD is driven by a coalition of businesses, governments and service agencies calling themselves Central Alberta First, according to a news release from the Town of Innisfa...

Alberta RCMP want Albertans to be very mindful when shopping online this holiday season.Black Friday and Cyber Monday are both on the horizon -- Nov. 30 and Dec. 2.RCMP say there are always many reports of unauthorized uses of credit card data, and often well after a purchase has occurred.In Alberta RCMP jurisdictions ...

Canada Post workers officially went on strike Friday, including in Red Deer.An approximate 55,000 members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are striking across the nation after 'minimal progress' was made at the bargaining table.The CUPW issued a 72-hour strike notice on Tuesday asking for safer working en...

Uber Eats users from Red Deer are getting high praise.According to the Uber Eats 2024 Cravings Report, Red Deer is where the third most generous tippers are, and the fourth most polite patrons.In the tipping category, Red Deer was beat out by Victoria, B.C. and Oromocto, NB.As for politeness, only Kingston, ON, Peterbo...

The annual Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is back for a 40th year, Nov. 13-15, at Red Deer's Westerner Park.Among other exciting things, this year's show will feature the Lookout Room Business Centre for refreshments during the show; a tribute to the former Billy Bob's bar, complete with mechanical bull; as well as innovati...

This week's highlightsInvestors mull strong economic data and surprise U.S. electionBond markets rally in anticipation of accommodative regulatory environmentCanadian manufacturing PMI rose to 20-month high in OctoberFed cuts rates by quarter of a percentage point, notes labour market easingChina Caixin services PMI ad...

The Red Deer region's unemployment rate came in at 6.6 per cent in October. That compares with a rate of 7.6 per cent the month before, and 7.4 per cent the same month last year. Elsewhere throughout the province, Edmonton had a jobless rate of 7.9 per cent in October, while Calgary's was 7.4 per cent. The unemployment...

Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen will be travelling to Japan with a delegation of forest companies on Nov. 8, in an effort to expand market opportunities for Alberta's forestry products.Provincial officials say Japan is Alberta's top market for wood pellet exports and the second-largest market for lumber and ...

Red Deer is among the most affordable cities in Canada when it comes to apartment rent prices. This is according to the November 2024 National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation Inc., which noted that Red Deer is among the top 10 most affordable small to mid-sized cities for average apartment rents in Canada. In ...

According to data from the Alberta Energy Regulator, the province has reduced its methane emissions by 52 per cent since 2014 while continuing to increase production. Officials say this is the message the provincial government will share at COP 29, that it is possible to reduce methane emissions while growing the econo...

The Red Deer District Chamber is responding to the City of Red Deer's 2025 Draft Budget with a call to reduce tax supported operational expenses by three per cent.Chamber representatives say this recommendation represents a balanced approach that acknowledges the "significant" amount of work the city could do...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen have issued a joint statement regarding the West Coast ports work stoppage.The BC Maritime Employers Association locked out employees on Nov. 4, in response to strike activity by the International Longshore and Warehouse...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today to discuss potential investment and economic development opportunities for Alberta. While there, Smith will also attend the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), a global energy event, where she is expec...

The City's administration team has released a draft of the 2025 Tax Supported Operating and Capital Budgets, which residents are encouraged to review on the City's website ahead of budget debates taking place Nov. 18-22.Administration is proposing a 2025 Capital Budget plan totalling $93,384,000 and is recommending a p...

Continuing September's trend, building permit values for the City of Red Deer increased in October, with 133 issued permits valued at $12.4 million, compared to 71 valued at $2.8 million in October 2023.Year-to-date values also remain higher in 2024, with the current values at $105 million compared to $76.6 million at ...

The Government of Alberta is calling a federal announcement capping oil and gas emissions one that, "will hurt Canadians."On Monday, Ottawa shared that it has drafted regulations to cap pollution, drive innovation and create jobs in the oil and gas industry.According to the feds, the proposed regulations work...

OTTAWA - A Conservative MP wants Parliament to undo changes made by the Liberals last year that brought natural health products under the same regulations as pharmaceuticals. The new rules mean Health Canada can demand that stores pull products such as supplements and homeopathic medicines off their shelves if they are...

The Pathways Alliance group of oilsands companies has issued a request for proposals to pipe manufacturers for the massive carbon capture and storage network it wants to build in northern Alberta.The CEO of Imperial Oil Ltd., one of the six oilsands majors behind the proposed $16.5-billion project, provided the update ...

This week's highlightsRate sensitive sectors pull broader index lowerBond market continues to see volatility amid fluctuating interest rate forecastsCanada's economy stalled in August, likely grew 0.3% in SeptemberU.S. economic growth extends solid streakEurozone expands faster than expected, raising hopes of soft land...

The Town of Sylvan Lake will soon be offering a new Multi-family Tax Grant to new homeowners in an effort to encourage the development of more missing middle housing. Council approved the grant initiative in their October 28 regular meeting. The town will be providing one-time grants of $3,800 per unit, intended to hel...

In an effort to help Alberta's youth get a head start on the future, the Government of Alberta is investing almost $4.9 million into dual credit grants to support 55 new and enhance 22 existing programs for the 2024-25 school year. These programs are available to students in 58 school authorities across the province.&q...

The Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce is asking members for their input on how the organization can advocate for the business community regarding the City of Red Deer's 2025 budget. Currently, the municipality is facing a budget deficit of up to $19 million, with the possibility of a double-digit tax increase to ad...