Business

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

UK ''Meatless Farm'' company opens new Plant Protein Facility in Calgary

CALGARY, AB. -- It isn't the type of ranching the prairies are used to but, it's elbowing it's way into the market place.It's known as "meatless farming" and is based on farmed plant protein. The Unit...

Mar 16, 2021

2021 housing starts in Red Deer outpacing last year

New construction in Red Deer in 2021 continues to outpace last year. Work started on 10 homes in the city last month, according to the latest numbers from Canada Mortgage and Housing. That's two more ...

Mar 15, 2021

Local real estate market heats up even more in February

February was a sizzling month for home sales in Red Deer. The latest numbers from the Central Alberta Realtors Association show 137 homes were sold in the city last month. That's up from 100 sold in J...

Mar 15, 2021

Rogers Communications to buy Shaw Communications in $26B deal

TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. has signed a deal to buy Shaw Communications Inc. in a deal valued at $26 billion, including debt.Under the plan, Rogers will pay $40.50 in cash for all of Shaw's ...

Mar 15, 2021