Category Archives: Business
51st year of The Market at Red Deer officially over
The first season of a new era for The Market at Red Deer is over.In its 51st year, what's affectionately known as the Red Deer Farmers' Market, was run by co-market managers Fiona and Patrick Moffatt,...
Oct 09, 2021
To combat labour shortage, employers will need to adapt and evolve
If you think there are a large number of businesses desperately seeking employees recently, you're not imagining things. Kimberley Worthington is the executive director of the Central Alberta Economic...
Oct 08, 2021
Red Deer region's unemployment rate continues lower
The Red Deer economic region saw a drop in its unemployment rate last month.According to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada on Friday, the region had an unemployment rate of ...
Oct 08, 2021
Matt Cassidy elected 100th president of Red Deer & District Chamber
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has named its 100th president.Matt Cassidy of Beyond Insurance was elected as president at the organization's 127th AGM this week.Cassidy founded his bu...
Oct 08, 2021
RDP receives national award recognizing sustainability for newest Residences
Red Deer Polytechnic is celebrating national recognition of its ongoing sustainability efforts. Red Deer Polytechnic's newest Residences has been named one of Canada's Clean50 Top Project Award (https...
Oct 07, 2021
Red Deer County receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2021
Red Deer County has been recognized with a prestigious award for its transparent financial reporting and budget presentation. Red Deer County has once again been named the recipient of the Government ...
Oct 07, 2021
Upcoming Innisfail business survey first part of retention and expansion program
The Innisfail Chamber of Commerce and Town of Innisfail are conducting a business survey later this month.The survey aims to gather insight into challenges businesses are facing and identify opportuni...
Oct 03, 2021
Market Watch: October 1, 2021
Big Picture North American equity markets lose ground amid inflation fears, rising bond yields U.S. indexes were mixed Monday, with tech shares slipping and financials climbing, as 10-year U.S. Treasu...
Oct 01, 2021
Former Red Deer Polytechnic students honoured provincially for solar energy project
With climate issues heating up and the need to reduce carbon footprints more pressing than ever, a former team of Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) engineering technology students has come up with a bright i...
Sep 29, 2021
Sylvan Lake mom heads national 2SLGBTQ+ business directory
A national business directory for 2SLGBTQ+-friendly businesses is being taken over by a central Alberta woman.RainbowConnect.ca was launched one year ago by former Red Deer resident and current Calgar...
Sep 25, 2021