Category Archives: Business

This week's highlightsMarkets diverge on dovish central bank signals and mixed growth and inflation dataYields shift as central banks lean towards easing amid data uncertaintyCanada's economy contract...

Peavey Mart is making a comeback. A message posted to the farm goods retailer's website says the brand that closed all its stores earlier in the year is planning to reopen in select Alberta markets. T...

This week's highlightsEquities mixed for the week as policy signals and PMI data drive volatility across regionsRates stabilize on inflation and policy cuesCanada's inflation rate slows to 1.7% in Jul...

A central Alberta business is among seven recipients set to receive federal funding aimed at supporting rural and Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs throughout the province. Bear Hills Gas Stati...

Red Deer has seen a modest increase in housing starts during the first seven months of the year compared to the same time frame last year. That according to the latest figures released by Canada Mortg...

The Red Deer District Chamber has announced the finalists for its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievement, innovation, and community impact among local businesses.Th...

This week's highlightsEquity markets mixed as rate cut expectations meet inflation surprisesInflation signals stir caution across global bond marketsBank of Canada governing council split on need for ...

Red Deer Polytechnic's Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing Technology Access Centre (CIM-TAC) has collaborated with other Alberta polytechnic's to begin a new research initiative to transform aspha...

If you've never taken in the offerings of Alberta Open Farm Days, make plans to do so this weekend.The 2025 edition, which makes it 13 years for the province-wide event, runs Aug. 16 and 17.Farms all ...

This week's highlightsDespite a mixed bag of events, economic data and tariffs news, markets end the week higherWeak jobs report pushes Canadian government bond rates lower, increases chances of Bank ...