Reform Health + Wellness is your one-stop shop in Red Deer for multidisciplinary health care.You name it: Chiropractic care, registered massage therapy, psychology and counselling services -- they've got it.They even offer acupuncture and dry needling, as well as shockwave therapy for appropriate musculoskeletal condit...

This week's highlightsTrade war in full swing as oil keeps inflation worries front of mindInflation data and a full issuance calendar push yields higherTrade tensions escalate as Canada and U.S. exchange retaliatory measuresU.S. inflation holds at 3.4%, keeping focus on Fed's next moveECB raises rates as inflation pres...

The County of Stettler has launched a new investment attraction website.Officials hope the site provides businesses, developers, entrepreneurs, and investors with easier access to information, data, and resources."InvestStettlerCounty.ca gives us an opportunity to showcase the strengths of our region and make it e...

This week's highlightsEquity markets whipsawed by central bank signals and payrolls surpriseWarsh sets the tone, payrolls have the final sayBank of Canada holds rates steady as labour market coolsU.S. hiring rebounds as August job growth tops expectationsEurozone inflation heats up as factory activity gains momentumWee...

After an August off, The Everything Red Deer Podcast returns with host Josh Hall positing on all that went on over the summer.Plus, a feature interview ahead of Labour Day with Siobhán Vipond, executive vice president with the Canadian Labour Congress. Vipond is visiting Red Deer on Sept. 7 and will be at the fr...

Building permit values for Red Deer were $5.3 million in August, compared to $3.6 million in August 2025.Year-to-date values are $63.82 million, compared with $1.03 billion at this time last year -- keep in mind that total included $940 million for the new patient tower at the hospital.Notable permits in August 2026 in...

This week's highlightsTech earnings buoy markets as oil relief offsets inflation cautionTrade shock, then inflation: a two-part week for sovereign bondsCanadian GDP beats the odds amid tariff turmoilU.S. inflation holds above target as Warsh signals Fed still has "work to do"Firmer European inflation and risi...

Red Deer's historic Scott Block Theatre has a new operator. Artifact Properties Ltd. shared Friday that Kyle Key, a familiar face in Red Deer's arts and business community, will now take the helm. They note that Key has hands-on experience on both sides of the stage, adding that his community connections and understand...

Lacombe County reports that a proposed power-generation and data-centre facility is under review.Brought forward by Armada Nowlit Energy Ltd., the company is seeking approval to redesignate about 1.78 hectares or 4.4 acres of land on SE 16-40-24 W4M for a proposed integrated natural gas-fired power generation facility ...

Lacombe-Ponoka UCP MLA Jennifer Johnson is headed to Minnesota.The provincial government shared Friday that Johnson will be in 'The Land of 10,000 Lakes' from Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, to attend the Council of State Governments (CSG) Midwest's annual Midwestern Legislative Conference.MLA Johnson will meet with U.S. legislato...

There are some open spots on the Red Deer District Chamber board.The nomination period runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m.According to the Chamber:In accordance with the bylaws and policies of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, nominations are now open for the 2026 - 2027 Board of Directors. Candid...

Ripple effects of the super-sized trade squabble between the United States and Canada are currently making their way far and wide, north and south of the border. Naturally, there's plenty of reaction to what's been happening at and away from the negotiating table, so rdnewsNOW spoke with four local people from differen...

Nominations are open Sept. 2 for the 2026 Business Awards of Excellence, put on by the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce.Residents, consumers, and business leaders are all invited to submit nominations and help shine a spotlight on local excellence, the chamber says.It all culminates with a gala on Oct. 23.This...

This week's highlightsSemis, oil, and tariffs steer equities lower despite late-week bounceLong-dated global sovereign yields spike before US Treasury increased buyback plan somewhat steadies ratesCanadian inflation edges higher keeping tightening risks aliveU.S. business activity accelerates in August as services offs...

The clock is ticking.Red Deer MP Burton Bailey says the longer trade negotiations between Canada and the United States linger, the more it will hurt Red Deer businesses.As of Friday morning, the federal government has until midnight to strike a deal with our neighbours south of the border.If not, U.S. President Donald ...

The Red Deer District Chamber has announced its 2026 Business of the Year Awards finalists.Each year, the awards celebrate the achievements, innovation, leadership and contributions of organizations and individuals who help make Central Alberta a thriving place to live, work and do business.The finalists were selected ...

The Alberta Utilities Commission has denied an application to build a natural gas plant in Olds, Alta., that would have powered a massive data centre complex. Synapse Real Estate Corp. had proposed a 10-building campus with 1.4 gigawatts of power generation about enough to power the City of Edmonton. Many residents of ...

This week's highlightsMarkets ride softer inflation, eye consumer slowdownBenign inflation, disappointing U.S. retail sales drive front-end yields lowerCanada-U.S. trade talks approach key deadlineU.S. consumer inflation eases while producer prices hold steadyEurozone economy picks up speed as second-quarter growth acc...

Red Deer and area residents made their voices heard regarding Artificial Intelligence data centres on Wednesday night. With approximately 150 people in attendance, citizens of central Alberta voiced their thoughts and concerns both for and against AI data centres during a consultation tour hosted by the Alberta NDP at ...

Business owners, residents, and community partners provided feedback to the City of Red Deer on Tuesday in hopes it will help improve community safety and well-being in the downtown.With approximately 50-60 participants, the City of Red Deer held a Greater Downtown engagement session at the Red Deer Public Library, whi...

It's that time of the year again when Albertans are invited to visit local farms and learn about what producers are doing to make the world go round. Alberta Open Farm Days runs Aug. 15 and 16, with about 150 sites participating this year. Executive committee member Tannis Baker shares that this year's theme is 'Rangel...

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...