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...

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...