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...

Of Alberta's seven economic regions, the Red Deer region has the province's lowest unemployment as of February.Red Deer sits at 4.6 per cent, down from 5.4 per cent in January.Edmonton: 6.8%Calgary: 6.5%Leithbridge-Medicine Hat: 6.9%Camrose-Drumheller: 7.4%Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain House and Athabasca-Grande Prairie-...

Some Edmonton landowners are taking a stand by erecting a blockade against what they call a delinquent oil and gas company. The group says MAGA Energy hasn't paid its lease for three years and says as a result MAGA employees are no longer allowed on their land. Landowners Mark Dorin and Dale Braun put up a blockade on ...

After three years of non-payment on a lease agreement for active wells on his land, Edmonton landowner Mark Dorin is blockading the company's access to his land - and he's not alone.Officials with The Coalition for Responsible Energy (C4RE) say one of the thousands of Alberta landowners fed-up with non-payment of activ...

Rent prices in Red Deer don't match what a large part of Alberta experienced last month.According to the latest rent report from Urbanation, Alberta saw the steepest decline in average asks for the cost of apartment rentals in the month of February. The decline was 4.4 per cent.But it's a different story in Red Deer, w...

This week's highlightsGeopolitics, energy, and trade drove global equities lowerGlobal rates adjust to inflation signals and anticipated policy shiftsCanadian manufacturing PMI rises to 13-month high in FebruaryU.S. sheds 92,000 jobs in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%Eurozone inflation rises unexpectedly, wit...

Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values totalled $2.7 million in February 2026, a decrease from $4.5 million in February 2025.The city adds that year-to-date permit values remain lower in 2026, with current values at $14.2 million, compared with $21.7 million at this time last year.Notable permit...

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) shared with 180 attendees this week, the breadth and impact of innovative applied research that addresses real-world challenges. On March 4, RDP students, faculty and staff shared their research projects and scholarly activity at the Polytechnic's Fifth Annual Research Showcase, demonstrating...

Alberta's government says it is investing $46 million into cutting-edge technologies that will safely reduce oilsands mine water and reclaim tailings ponds.According to the government, Alberta's oilsands produce some of the most responsible energy in the world. Provincial officials say the oilsands have drastically cut...

The part-owner of a company aimed at helping connect job seekers and employers in the skilled trades industry says workers are in high demand.Co-founder of the Energy Job Shop, Andrew Forster, said that in past, technology-based jobs may have been the path to follow to earn the most money; however, things are changing....

Officials with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) say the institution is positioning itself as a catalyst for innovation, productivity and a driver of economic growth. On Feb. 25, on RDP's main campus, the Energy Innovation Fair showcased how the institution and its partners are shaping the province's energy future through exp...

The Red Deer Home Show returns for a 47th year this weekend.From March 6-8, the expo takes over a large chunk of Westerner Park, with more than 220 Canadian businesses and 430 booths across four pavilions.New attractions and demos will headline the show, including the returning Construction Competition, which hasn't be...

This week's highlightsAI disruption and rising inflation temper optimismGlobal rates adjust to inflation signals and anticipated policy shiftsCanada's economy contracted in the fourth quarter of 2025U.S. consumer confidence improves modestly in FebruaryGerman consumer confidence weakens as geopolitical uncertainty reig...

This week's highlightsEquities seek direction amid flurry of mixed data, policy, and geopolitical newsSovereign yields converge on mixed economic data and shifting policy expectationsCanada's annual inflation rate edges down in January as gasoline costs dropU.S. Q4 GDP up just 1.4%, missing estimate; inflation firms at...

This week's highlightsMarkets remain resilient despite AI pressures continuing to ripple though global marketsCooler U.S. inflation continues bond rallyCanada building permits rebound in DecemberU.S. adds 130,000 jobs in January, beating expectationsChina's consumer inflation eases, producer prices stay in declineWeek ...

The City of Red Deer announced an in-person vote will be held on March 16 for the potential disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area and Downtown Business Association. The vote is meant to gather input from the eligible BIA levy payers and is a mandatory step in the legislated process after Red Deer city counc...

Penhold town council has unanimously approved the write-off of uncollectable oil well accounts for Marksmen Energy Inc. and Canadian Oil & Gas Inc.The write-offs came in the amounts of $11,485.89 and $1,835.88 for Marksmen Energy Inc. and $5,460.98 for Canadian Oil & Gas Inc.The request for a decision came to c...

The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) is inviting everyone from youth and community members to businesses, non-profits, and community leaders - to share bold, innovative ideas that can reduce crimes against children and enhance child and youth safety through a new live pitch event, The Lions' Den.Set to tak...

Officials with AgSmart, a smart agriculture educational expo focused on the role of data and technology in modern agriculture, say the event is entering a new phase of redevelopment. In 2026, Agri-Trade, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and key partners will focus on strengthening the event's direction and ...

A summary of the week's important events and how they could impact the market.This week's highlightsPrecious metals and tech pullback clash with hawkish Fed chair nominationSovereign curves move on soft hiring signals and central bank cautionCanada services PMI moves lower as activity and new business declineU.S. priva...

Olds College has announced it is suspending its Craft Beverage & Brewery Operations Diploma, adding that its on-campus brewery will close this June.Suspension of student intake for the program began in February 2025, but the college is now citing downward trends in the craft beer industry as the reason for a signif...

Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $11.5 million in January, down from $17.2 million in January 2025, according to the City of Red Deer.While more permits were issued overall, 94 compared to 65 a year earlier, total construction value declined year over year.Notable permits include:Building permit for construc...

Red Deer's unemployment rate dropped to 5.4 per cent in January, from 6.1 per cent in December.Elsewhere around AlbertaLethbridge-Medicine Hat: 6.9%Edmonton: 6.6%Calgary: 6.5%Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake: 6.7%Camrose-Drumheller: 6.0%Red Deer: 5.4%Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain House and Athabasca-Grande Prairie-Peace River: 5.2...