Category Archives: Business
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
Red Deer County council writes off $1.4 million in bad debt for 2021
Red Deer County council has approved a recommendation to write off a bad debt expense for 2021 of $1,448,009.80 as a result of uncollectable property taxes from oil and gas properties.For the second y...
Jan 11, 2022
Market Watch: January 7
Big Picture North American Markets Lose Ground as Fed Tone Turns Hawkish It was a solid Monday for U.S. stocks, which rose in the first session of 2022, pushing the Dow and S&P 500 to fresh record...
Jan 07, 2022
Red Deer building permit values increase in December
Building permit values in Red Deer saw an increase last month when compared with the same month last year.According to the latest stats released by the City of Red Deer on Friday, there were 58 approv...
Jan 07, 2022