Category Archives: Business
NDP announces agri-food incentives and strategy
Alberta's official Opposition party says an NDP government will bring billions of dollars in new investment and job creation in agriculture and agri-food to rural Alberta with a new strategy released ...
Jul 12, 2022
Alberta contacts think tank to examine mutual regulatory recognition for provinces
The Alberta government is funding a study to look at how provinces and territories could smooth out internal trade and labour mobility barriers in the country.Premier Jason Kenney says thousands of re...
Jul 12, 2022
Night Market in Capstone launches this Friday
A new evening shopping and entertainment experience is coming to Red Deer.On July 15, from 6-10 p.m., the Night Market in Capstone will overlook the Red Deer River at Canada 150 Square.A pop-up urban ...
Jul 12, 2022
Market Watch: July 8
Big PictureVolatile Week for TSX as Commodity Prices Seesaw; Nasdaq Gaining MomentumAlthough U.S. markets were closed for the July 4th holiday, Canada's TSX index rose on Monday, led by the energy sec...
Jul 08, 2022
Olds College launches Agriculture Sales & Customer Support Certificate
Olds College has announced the launch of a new certificate program in Agriculture Sales & Customer Support.College officials say the program is in alignment with 'Alberta 2030: Building Skills for...
Jun 30, 2022
Red Deer Polytechnic and Campus Alberta Central offer Building Better Businesses Certificate
Red Deer Polytechnic has collaborated with Campus Alberta Central to offer the Building Better Businesses Certificate to rural, central Alberta women over 16 years of age who are looking to enhance th...
Jun 30, 2022
Newly proposed MBA program for Alberta entrepreneurs
A new business-related education option is now in the works for the town Sylvan Lake. The York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI) has announced it has begun the process of seeking accredita...
Jun 29, 2022
Downtown Greyhound building comes down with ground remediation needed
The former Greyhound bus station in downtown Red Deer is no more.The building, which was at the corner of Gaetz Avenue and 43 Street, was demolished on Monday.A buyer for the property has not been fou...
Jun 28, 2022
'Leprechaun Joe' gets $10,000 from Bulldog Metals for Make-A-Wish
A leprechaun from Red Deer, known for being the Make-A-Wish Foundation's top Canadian fundraiser -- found a pot of gold on Tuesday.Joe Hittel, 87, and well-known for his daring Rope for Hope rappels i...
Jun 28, 2022
November dates announced for 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer
The 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Red Deer's Westerner Park from November 9 - 11, 2022. For three days, attendees can explore the newest equipment, technology, innovation and servic...
Jun 27, 2022