Business

Feds top up relief fund with $600 million to help small- and medium-sized businesses

OTTAWA - The federal government is adding $600 million to a fund to help small- and medium-sized businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The measure announced today by Economic Development Minister ...

Oct 02, 2020

Alberta Senator meets virtually with Red Deer community leaders

Senator Doug Black made a virtual stop in Red Deer Thursday as part of a province-wide tour to stay connected with Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic.Black says he's speaking with a wide range of ...

Oct 01, 2020

EQUS opens Near Net-Zero corporate office in Innisfail

EQUS is celebrating the opening of its recently constructed Near Net-Zero facility located adjacent to the QEII Highway in Innisfail. The company says the energy efficient office building is powered a...

Sep 30, 2020

Alberta-Alaska rail project granted presidential permit

It's a decision that could open up a new export route to Asia for Alberta's struggling oil sands producers.U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a presidential permit for the Calgary-based Alaska - A...

Sep 30, 2020

TC Energy inks deal for Indigenous ownership stake in Keystone XL pipeline

CALGARY -- Indigenous communities are being given a chance to pursue an ownership interest in the Keystone XL pipeline project, builder TC Energy Corp. announced on Tuesday.The Calgary-based company s...

Sep 29, 2020

Zoning changes aimed at keeping office-based businesses in Red Deer

Red Deer city council has approved zoning changes aimed at spurring business growth in the city, including the beleaguered downtown area. The changes were put forth by administration with the goal of ...

Sep 28, 2020

Agriculture industry setting records this year in Alberta

Alberta is expected to see record highs in the agriculture industry this year.Crop yields are estimated to be more than seven per cent above what is normal. Livestock market sales are estimated to hit...

Sep 28, 2020

Market Watch: Sept. 25

Big Picture Mixed Week for Stocks as Fed Underscores Uncertainty in U.S. Economy N.A. markets got off to a strong start Monday as a rebound in technology shares lifted U.S. and Canadian stocks, helpin...

Andrew Snook Sep 25, 2020

Celebrating 'local' for World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day is coming up Sunday and officials with Tourism Red Deer are hoping Red Deerians will find a way to celebrate it.Rene Rondeau, Executive Director at Tourism Red Deer, says central Alb...

Sep 25, 2020

Retail vacancy rates declining in downtown Red Deer

It's a seemingly positive sign for downtown Red Deer as retail vacancy rates are starting to come down.According to the Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA), Salomons Commercial indicates that...

Sep 24, 2020