Business

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...

Andrew Snook Apr 14, 2021

City council approves economic initiatives and incentives

At their regular meeting on Monday, Red Deer city council was presented with economic development initiatives and incentives that acknowledge the current financial realities faced by local businesses,...

Apr 13, 2021

Opposition bill against coal mining in Rockies can proceed to legislature: committee

EDMONTON - An Opposition bill that proposes Alberta's Rocky Mountains be protected from open-pit coal mines can more forward for debate in the provincial legislature.The committee that recommends whic...

Apr 13, 2021

WestJet extends sun-flight suspensions until June 4

WestJet today announced it will extend its temporary suspension of international sun flights to destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean until June 4, 2021."We are extending our suspension with the cl...

Apr 13, 2021

Province puts up another $350M in pandemic relief for small business

EDMONTON - The Alberta government is making another $350 million available to help small and mid-sized businesses that have seen revenues decline by at least 30 per cent because of public health restr...

Apr 13, 2021