Business

Home renovations a steady business in central Alberta during the pandemic

Central Albertans appear to be joining their fellow Canadians in considering an upgrade to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.After a year of the world-wide health crisis, according to findings ...

Apr 12, 2021

City moves to accommodate patios

Following this week's provincially-mandated closure of indoor dining in Alberta, The City of Red Deer is working with local establishments when it comes to outdoor patios.Patios installed on private p...

Apr 09, 2021

Market Watch: April 9

Big Picture IMF revises up its projections for global growth The International Monetary Fund was in the spotlight this week as it raised global growth prospects Tuesday expecting the world economy to ...

Apr 09, 2021

Red Deer unemployment rate 10.1% for March

The unemployment rate for the Red Deer region last month came in at 10.1 per cent, according to the latest numbers released Friday. That's up slightly from 9.9 per cent in February and essentially on ...

Apr 09, 2021

Alberta “well on its way” to meeting red tape reduction promise

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government says it's living up to its promise to reduce red tape. Minister of Red Tape Reduction Grant Hunter introduced Bill 62: Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021...

Apr 08, 2021

Building permit values rise in March

The value of building permits issued in Red Deer last month increased over the same month last year but year-to-date numbers are still well below those of 2020.According to the latest stats issued by ...

Apr 08, 2021

Chamber's Breakfast with MPs highlights growing concern with Canada's debt

Dozens of members from the local business community were joined virtually by municipal and provincial politicians Thursday morning to hear of both hope and concern for Alberta's and Canada's future.Th...

Apr 08, 2021

Energy exports from Alberta up in February: ATB Financial

ATB Financial says the latest international merchandise trade numbers show Alberta's foreign exports rose by eight per cent ($665.6 million) in February compared to the month before, and by six per ce...

Apr 08, 2021

Global oil demand on the rise: ATB Financial

Average annual global oil consumption will rise by 5.5 million barrels per day in 2021 compared to last year, according to the Short-Term Energy Outlook released by the U.S. Energy Information Adminis...

Apr 07, 2021

Return to Step 1 restrictions angers business owners

The return to Step 1 of Alberta's "A Path Forward" relaunch strategy comes as another tough blow for business owners.Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday that as of Friday, restaurants must close to in-p...

Apr 07, 2021