Category Archives: Business

Market Watch: November 26
Big Picture Rising Yields Weigh on Key Tech Names in Shortened Trading Week It's been a relatively quiet trading week with U.S. markets closed Thursday and a half day on Friday for the U.S. Thanksgivi...
Nov 26, 2021

Cowboy Kicks fundraiser rescheduled for next March
A new annual fundraiser put on by Westerner Park and its foundation has a new date.Cowboy Kicks -- to benefit the foundation and the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team -- was supposed to launch on...
Nov 22, 2021

Market Watch: Nov. 19
Big Picture Markets Struggle for Traction as Inflation Fears Impact Sentiment It's been an up-and-down week for North American markets as investors worry that rising inflation will force the Fed to ra...
Nov 19, 2021

Red Deer Lights the Night starts Nov. 19
This year, Red Deer Lights the Night means not just lighting up one night, but many. Starting Nov. 19, Red Deerians are invited to explore the greater downtown to discover festive lights, beautiful ho...
Nov 18, 2021

2021 Agri-Trade Equipment Expo deemed a success
Agribusiness professionals, and top equipment manufacturers attended Alberta's largest agricultural event in Red Deer last week.From seed to harvest, Agri-Trade displays the latest equipment, showcase...
Nov 16, 2021

Agri-Trade exhibitors express gratitude with show
The 36th annual Agri-Trade Equipment Expo has been a busy and successful three days at Red Deer's Westerner Park.After last year's cancellation from the pandemic, exhibitors at the event were pleased ...
Nov 12, 2021

EPSS Red Deer launches youth employment initiative
A local organization that enables individuals to explore their employment potential and career options by providing experienced and qualified employment counselling, has launched a new youth employmen...
Nov 12, 2021

Market Watch: November 12
Big Picture U.S. Stocks Hit Pause Button as Inflation Reaches Three-Decade High U.S. markets reached record highs on Monday, with modest gains for the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Meanwhile, the TSX h...
Nov 12, 2021

Petrochemical plant aims to enhance economic diversity in Grande Prairie region
Northern Petrochemical's announcement of plans to construct a $2.5 billion methanol and ammonia production facility in the Greenview Industrial Gateway south of Grande Prairie shined yet another light...
Nov 11, 2021

Province hoping to "Accelerate" Alberta’s tech sector
Alberta's government is applauding a new business accelerator as part of a program that aims to create 20,000 jobs and $5 billion in technology firm revenue by 2030. Plug and Play aims to connect Albe...
Nov 11, 2021