Category Archives: Business

Market Watch: April 29, 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 -...
Apr 29, 2022

Province modernizing the electricity grid to improve affordability
The province says proposed changes to Alberta's electricity system would modernize and help keep electricity safe, reliable and affordable for the long term. Bill 22, the Electricity Statutes (Moderni...
Apr 27, 2022

Red Deer's Quality Inn hotel considering converting rooms into residential units
The Quality Inn & Conference Centre is considering turning some of their rooms into residential dwellings. Red Deer city council approved first reading at Monday's meeting for the rezoning of the ...
Apr 27, 2022

Province announces $50M to launch Clean Hydrogen Centre of Excellence
The provincial government says a new Clean Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will help support made-in-Alberta energy solutions and grow the province's emerging hydrogen sector.Officials say the Alberta g...
Apr 26, 2022

Amazon warehouse workers in Alberta file a second time for unionization vote
A group of Amazon warehouse workers in Alberta is trying again to unionize.Teamsters Local Union 362 says it has filed a second time for a unionization vote at the Amazon warehouse in Nisku, south of ...
Apr 26, 2022

Province aims to amplify Alberta’s AI strengths
Officials with the provincial government say new support will strengthen Alberta's position as a leader in artificial intelligence and grow its technology and innovation talent pool.Officials say the ...
Apr 26, 2022

Shuttle services to potentially be regulated under Vehicle for Hire bylaw in Red Deer
Shuttle service businesses in Red Deer may soon be required to follow regulations under the Vehicle for Hire bylaw.On April 25, 2022, city council approved first reading of the proposed amendment to t...
Apr 26, 2022

Jackpot Casino looking to move to Cambridge Red Deer Hotel and Conference Centre
The owners of the Jackpot Casino in Red Deer have submitted an application to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) to relocate to the Cambridge Red Deer Hotel and Conference Centre.The O'Chiese ...
Apr 22, 2022

Market Watch: April 22, 2022
Big PictureU.S. Treasury Yields Keep Climbing as Fed Contemplates Aggressive Hikes U.S. stocks registered minimal losses on Monday, while 10-year U.S. Treasurys continued their climb after the long ho...
Apr 22, 2022

Economic incentive grants available for Red Deer property owners and developers
To increase vibrancy and generate long-term economic benefits, The City of Red Deer has launched another intake of the Leading Forward Economic Incentives program. City officials say there are five fu...
Apr 21, 2022