Business

Former Federal building downtown, home to CRA, post office and jail, finally sold

The now formerly Federal Government-owned building in the heart of Red Deer's downtown has a new owner.Located at 4909 50 Street, the building is the former home of the Canada Revenue Agency and Canad...

Sheldon Spackman May 12, 2022

Sylvan Lake's Lakeshore Drive transforming into a summer sidewalk hub

Summers in Sylvan Lake may be a central Alberta staple, and this year has something extra special. Town council approved at Monday's meeting the closure of Lakeshore Drive for the 2022 summer season w...

Sheldon Spackman May 12, 2022

Province boosting tech innovation across Alberta

Alberta's government says it is investing in networks that support startup businesses by helping them bring their products to market.Government officials say Alberta's technology and innovation sector...

May 10, 2022

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis hears public opinion on Jackpot Casino relocation

Red Deerians can voice their opinions directly to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) on the potential relocation of the Jackpot Casino.The City of Red Deer received a letter from the AGLC on A...

Sheldon Spackman May 10, 2022

Market Watch: May 6, 2022

Big Picture Nasdaq Enters Bear Market Tuesday But Regains Ground Thursday The global trading week started on an ominous note, with Chinese shares suffering their worst selloff in more than two years -...

May 09, 2022

Innisfail wants public's input on economic strategy

The Town of Innisfail is set to mark its very own Economic Development Week, May 9-13.The occasion is for celebrating the importance of the community working together to shape a strong and prosperous ...

May 06, 2022

Red Deer area jobless rate edges lower in April

The Red Deer region's unemployment rate has edged lower once again, coming in at 6.7 per cent in April, down from 6.9 per cent in March and 10.6 per cent in April 2021. That according to the latest fi...

Josh Hall May 06, 2022

GDP up 5.1 per cent in Alberta in 2021, slightly outpacing national average

Stats Canada is reporting a "rapid recovery" from the COVID-19 pandemic's economic impacts.The annual real gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada last year increased by 4.8 per cent.Nationally, sector...

May 05, 2022

United Way Central Alberta announces new CEO

United Way Central Alberta has announced the appointment of Chelsea O'Donoghue as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 2, 2022. Officials say Chelsea O'Donoghue is no stranger to United Way supporte...

Sheldon Spackman May 04, 2022

Temporary public washroom returns to downtown Red Deer

A temporary public washroom facility has returned to downtown Red Deer for the summer.City officials say the facility was first placed downtown from June to October, 2021, as a pilot project. This yea...

May 03, 2022