Business

Worked from home this year? CRA allowing employees to claim up to $400 tax deduction

The Canada Revenue Agency says it is introducing a simplified process to claim up to $400 in office expenses for Canadians working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.The process will allow employe...

Dec 16, 2020

Downtown Business Association welcomes four new board members

The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) is welcoming four new members to their Board of Directors. The following individuals will join existing members Dulcie Timmons, Julie Oliver, Kathryn H...

Dec 16, 2020

Central Alberta home sales in November higher than last year

There's more positive news in the local housing market as the number of units sold and their average sale prices are up from last year throughout the region.According to the latest stats released by C...

Dec 15, 2020

Compare taxes, debt, and more on Alberta's new Municipal Measurement Index

If you have ever wanted to know how your municipal government compares to others, a new tool can help you with that.The Government of Alberta has launched the Municipal Measurement Index (MMI), which ...

Dec 15, 2020

Building permits up in November

Building permit applications increased in quantity and value in November, according to The City of Red Deer. Total permit values continue to rise over the previous year, rising from $114.7 million fro...

Dec 15, 2020

Distillers cheer expanded take-out cocktail options in Alberta

EDMONTON - Canadian and Albertan distilled spirits manufacturers are raising a glass to Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis' (AGLC) decision to allow for more at-home drink drink options for Alberta...

Dec 15, 2020

Wheelchair innovation could help hospital and care home staff during COVID-era and beyond

Two men behind central Alberta-based Raging Bull Medical Supplies Inc. weren't thinking they could help people during a global pandemic when they secured exclusive Canadian rights to an innovative pie...

Dec 12, 2020

Shoppers grab last-minute items before new Alberta restrictions kick in

EDMONTON - New COVID-19 measures go into effect Sunday in Alberta and shoppers appear to be taking advantage of the last days of looser retail rules by hitting up centres such as West Edmonton Mall.Th...

Dec 11, 2020

City council approves trimmed down budget for DBA

Red Deer city council has approved the Downtown Business Association's (DBA) budget for 2021.During their regular meeting on Monday, council learned more details of the organization's financial status...

Dec 11, 2020

Consumer spending in Alberta returned to pre-pandemic levels in November

While not particularly strong, consumer spending in Alberta was back to pre-pandemic levels heading into December.According to ATB Economics, average daily spending was down by 17 per cent in April co...

Dec 11, 2020