Category Archives: Business
Grocery and gas prices up significantly in 2021 as inflation outpaced wages
Stats Canada has released new data that backs up claims about the rising cost of living in the country.In December 2021, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.8 per cent compared to the same period in...
Jan 21, 2022
Red Deer's Shop2Win weekly contest
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) is joining forces with Capstone, inviting residents to rediscover over 400 businesses located in the two districts with its "ShopDowntown2Win" contest....
Jan 20, 2022
Council approves rezoning of Red Deer Polytechnic; more commercial uses allowed
Red Deer city council approved unanimously this week, a Land Use Bylaw for the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) area, rezoning it into a Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) District.Council passed second and t...
Jan 19, 2022
Red Deer home sales higher in December, year-over-year
According to the latest market report, the number of homes sales in Red Deer last month came in higher when compared with the same month last year.December's market report published by the Central Alb...
Jan 18, 2022
Students to benefit from significant donation to Olds College
Post-secondary students from urban areas enrolled in the Agriculture Technology programs at Olds College are now eligible for a new scholarship announced on Tuesday.Robert Saik, serial Ag entrepreneur...
Jan 18, 2022
Average rents in Red Deer slightly higher than last year
Average rent for all property types in Red Deer was up in December to $1,112 per month, from $1,044 per month in December 2020.That according to authors of the latest National Rent Report, which also ...
Jan 18, 2022
Red Deer Chamber names familiar face as new CEO
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce has a new CEO.Scott Robinson takes on the role with a wealth of experience in his corner, the Chamber notes in a release.That includes over 25 years of ex...
Jan 18, 2022
Market Watch: Jan. 14, 2022
Big Picture Markets Struggle for Traction as U.S. Inflation Continues to RiseThe Dow and S&P 500 lost ground Monday as U.S. 10-year Treasurys climbed to 1.78%, their highest level since January 20...
Jan 14, 2022
Province launches grant to help mentor newcomers for success in Alberta’s workforce
The provincial government says funding of $1 million is now available to help newcomers access mentorship opportunities to build their careers and further diversify Alberta's economy.The Alberta Immig...
Jan 14, 2022
Blackfalds council approves letter of support to Alberta Regional Rail
Council for the Town of Blackfalds approved a motion Tuesday to sign a Letter of Support for the Alberta Regional Rail, a passenger rail service that would run across central Alberta with an express l...
Jan 12, 2022