Category Archives: Business
Two local organizations earn awards from Inclusion Alberta
Olds College and UFA are being lauded as recent recipients of Community Inclusion awards from Inclusion Alberta.Inclusion Alberta is a non-profit advocating on behalf of children and adults with devel...
Apr 14, 2022
Nine local communities part of provincial Rural Entrepreneur Stream
Nine central Alberta municipalities are now participating in the Government of Alberta's Rural Entrepreneur Stream, a part of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).The nine are each members...
Apr 14, 2022
Online business directory launches in Red Deer
Officials with the City of Red Deer say it will now be easier than ever to support locally owned businesses with the launch of an online business directory. The new tool contains all businesses licens...
Apr 13, 2022
U.S. senator backs Alberta premier in energy security partnership
CALGARY, AB - A high-profile United States senator is backing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in pushing for more North American oil to supplant Russian supplies during the invasion of Ukraine.West Virgi...
Apr 13, 2022
Local wealth management director sees positives in latest federal budget
A local money manager says the federal government's budget announced last week has more of a short-term approach in addressing the country's current economic challenges. Dion Zukiwsky, Branch Manager ...
Apr 12, 2022
Province outlines strategy to help tech and innovation sector grow
CALGARY, AB - The provincial government has released its strategy to boost the technology and innovation sector, create jobs and diversify the economy.The Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy is...
Apr 12, 2022
City creating new master plan for River Bend, wants your input
The City of Red Deer is developing a new 20-year site vision for River Bend Golf and Recreational Area, and wants your feedback.Working alongside the River Bend Golf and Recreation Society, the 20-yea...
Apr 12, 2022
Federal Budget: Red Deer pleased with housing and carbon capture initiatives
Affordable housing and carbon capture tax credits are top of mind for Mayor of Red Deer Ken Johnston when considering the federal 2022 budget.Announced on Thursday, the budget entails $452.3 billion i...
Apr 09, 2022
Red Deer building permit values: March 2022
Building permit values in Red Deer were down in March 2022, compared to a year earlier.There were 67 permits issued last month worth $9.5 million, in contrast to the 97 issued in March 2021 worth $13 ...
Apr 09, 2022
Red Deer Chamber calls federal budget a 'mixed bag'
Officials with the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce say there's not much in the federal government's 2022 budget announced Thursday that speaks to small business in central Alberta.However, C...
Apr 08, 2022