Category Archives: Business
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
Market Watch: June 24, 2022
Big Picture Fed Chair Says Soft Landing Might Be a Challenge; Canadian Inflation Hits 7.7 per centAlthough U.S. markets were closed Monday, the TSX added 253 points in light trading, buoyed by strong ...
Jun 24, 2022
Reduced speed limits and temporary four-way stop in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka, in cooperation with Alberta Transportation, is once again implementing its annual traffic control plan to help ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety during the 2022 Ponoka Stampede....
Jun 24, 2022
Town of Bashaw provides homeowners access to low-cost home repair plans
Unexpected and expensive home repairs can arise at any time for homeowners. The Town of Bashaw, however, will be the first in the province to provide residents with access to a new low-cost home repai...
Jun 23, 2022
Lacombe County engages residents and businesses regarding rural economy
Lacombe County residents are being asked to weigh in on the kind of economy they want to build. The County is launching a business survey to understand the challenges and opportunities facing the busi...
Jun 22, 2022
Market Watch: June 17, 2022
Big Picture Markets Tumble as Fed Moves Aggressively With 0.75% Rate HikeIt's been an anxious week as all eyes have been focused on the Fed and its long-term plan to fight inflation, which reached 8.6...
Jun 17, 2022
Save-On-Foods asking western Canadians to Share It Forward for local food banks
The annual Share It Forward event is back for the fifth straight year to help local food banks.Save-On-Foods and Western Family have partnered for the seven-day event between June 16 and 22, and are a...
Jun 15, 2022
Brewery owner talks community passion, message for young entrepreneurs
Charlie Bredo and his team have been at it for seven years, brewing a laundry list of beers at Troubled Monk in Red Deer's Capstone area.On Saturday, the brewery celebrated its seventh birthday with i...
Jun 11, 2022