Category Archives: Business
Alberta schools to teach financial literacy this fall
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Junior and senior high school students will soon be developing their financial knowledge in class.The Alberta Government is putting out a call for grant proposals for organizations th...
Apr 21, 2021
Bank of Canada keeps rate on hold, sees brighter economic outlook
OTTAWA, ON - The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate target on hold as it raises its outlook for economic growth this year.The key rate remains at 0.25 per cent where it has held steady fo...
Apr 21, 2021
Chamber concerned with government spending in federal budget
Some mixed reaction from the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce today following Monday's release of the federal government's first budget in two years.Reg Warkentin, Policy & Government Rel...
Apr 20, 2021
Market Watch: April 16
Big Picture Q1 earnings season is starting off on the right foot It was a busy week full of important economic readings, corporate news and earnings releases. In the U.S., inflation numbers released T...
Apr 16, 2021
Chamber hosting virtual conversation with Rachel Notley
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual event next month with the Leader of Alberta's Official Opposition. Rachel Notley will speak with chamber members and other guests abo...
Apr 16, 2021
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
EDMONTON - A committee that is supposed to consult Albertans on coal development in the Rocky Mountains won't be allowed to hear what people want to say about water and land use."The terms of referenc...
Apr 16, 2021
Red Deer rental rates on the rise
Despite rising rental rates found throughout Red Deer last month, the city continues to have some of the most affordable rents in Canada. According to the latest National Rent Report by Rentals.ca, Re...
Apr 15, 2021
Oil prices holding up nicely in 2021: ATB Financial
A year after crude oil prices were in the negative, ATB Financial says prices so far in 2021 are holding up well. It was about a year ago on April 20, 2020 when the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude...
Apr 15, 2021
Lacombe city council streamlines outdoor patio approvals
Lacombe city council has passed a streamlined outdoor patio approval process in support of local businesses affected by recent provincial public health orders. Officials say the goal is to create more...
Apr 15, 2021
Kenney touts Alberta's 'unique and balanced' pandemic approach in Chamber seminar
Alberta's premier brought a message of "better days to come" to the local business community on Wednesday.During a Zoom event hosted by the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce, Jason Kenney prai...
Apr 14, 2021