Business

Study finds abandoned oil and gas wells place unfair burden on landowners, taxpayers

CALGARY - A report from the University of Calgary says the costs of Alberta's growing stock of abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells are falling unfairly on landowners and taxpayers. Braeden Larson...

May 20, 2021

Inquiry into funding of Alberta oil and gas critics granted fourth extension

EDMONTON - Alberta's inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics is getting another deadline extension.Premier Jason Kenney, saying inquiry head Steve Allan needs more time to complete hi...

May 19, 2021

Alberta giving $370 million in grants to create jobs

Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday a new grant program developed to create jobs in Alberta.Kenney said more than 22,000 Albertans will be able to return to work through Alberta Jobs Now, the lar...

May 19, 2021

Deadline approaches for Alberta grant for small and medium enterprises impacted by COVID-19

EDMONTON, AB. -- In an effort to support businesses affected by public health measures introduced in April 2021, a spring grant application period opened April 23, for COVID aid funding. Applications ...

May 18, 2021

The Market at Red Deer set to open for 51st season

This Saturday will mark the official opening of the 51st season of The Market at Red Deer, better known as the Red Deer Farmers' Market.Co-manager Patrick Moffat says they'll once again open on the Sa...

May 18, 2021

S&P downgrades Alberta's credit rating to "A"

The province's credit rating is taking a hit.Bond-rating agency S&P Global says the "fiscal shock" from the COVID-19 pandemic has further worsened Alberta's finances, which has still not yet recov...

May 18, 2021

National park visitor season begins this weekend

WATERTON, AB - Canada's national parks are gearing up to welcome visitors for the May long weekend.Parks Canada says the visitor season will officially begin with most tourist amenities and businesses...

May 18, 2021

Early survey results show big concerns in Alberta over Rocky Mountain coal mining

EDMONTON - Early results from a provincial survey on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains show major concerns about expanding the industry. Ninety per cent of the respondents say there are some areas of...

May 18, 2021

Central Alberta home sales remained red hot in April

Home sales in Red Deer remained red hot last month. This is a good sign for the economy as Alberta tries to climb back from the COVID-19 pandemic, says Lindsay Olver, chair of the Central Alberta Real...

May 17, 2021

Red Deer Chamber to offer COVID rapid testing kits

The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and Government of Alberta to prove COVID-19 rapid testing kits to local businesses and non-profit orga...

May 17, 2021