Business

MARKET WATCH: March 19, 2021

Big Picture U.S. Fed maintains it outlookThe U.S. Federal Reserve drove the narrative this week as it confirmed a brighter economic outlook at its policy meeting Wednesday, while stressing it's too ea...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 19, 2021

Federal funding for Indigenous participation in natural resources economy

The federal government on Thursday announced $2.6 million in funding for the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, as well as $1 million in funding for the First Nations Climate Initiative. The gove...

Mar 19, 2021

Peavey Mart building new 'flagship' location in Red Deer

Canada's largest farm and ranch retailer is preparing to open a new and larger location in the city next year.Red Deer-based Peavey Mart and its parent company Peavey Industries LP have purchased the ...

Mar 18, 2021

Penhold continues tax break for new home buyers

The Town of Penhold will continue to offer tax incentives for prospective new home buyers in the community. Last week, council approved the continuation of the town's New Home Tax Incentive Program fo...

Mar 17, 2021

RDC business students make their case in online competition

The Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition 2021 had a different format than in the past, but that did not hinder the valuable learning opportunities for 50 provincial business post-secondary stude...

Mar 17, 2021

Premier Kenney to speak at next Chamber of Commerce webinar

The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce has announced that Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will the key speaker at their next webinar luncheon."Exploring Alberta's Future: A Conversation with Premi...

Mar 17, 2021

Alberta farmland values remain strong

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- During a year marked by economic upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada`s farmland market remained strong and stable in 2020. That upheaval included temporary food processing...

Mar 17, 2021

Province to address consumer waste reduction and job creation

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government says it is taking action to better manage waste reduction.The province is going to be launching formal consultations to design a made-in-Alberta solution to plast...

Mar 17, 2021

Feds commit $3.18M to support women entrepreneurs on the prairies

Women entrepreneurs are crucial to Canada's economic success and a strong, inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. As Canada marks the one year anniversary of this pandemic, it has never been m...

Mar 16, 2021

Olds College partners with Cervus Equipment on Smart Farm operations

Olds College and Cervus Equipment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the operation of the college's Smart Farm. The five-year agreement will see Cervus provide John Deer...

Mar 16, 2021