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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

Agri-Trade Equipment Expo cancelled for 2020

Uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 health pandemic has led to the cancellation of this year's Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer.After announcing on Aug. 26 that this year's show would be going a...

Sep 24, 2020

Province announces Mineral Advisory Council

CALGARY, AB - The government of Alberta has announced a five-member panel that will work to help the province become a world leader in mineral resource production.The Mineral Advisory Council will hel...

Sep 23, 2020

Red Deer auto dealer receives prestigious honour from provincial peers

A Red Deer automotive dealer has been announced as the youngest person to ever be named an Alberta Dealer of Excellence.Garrett Scott of the Scottsville Automotive Group in Red Deer has been announced...

Sep 23, 2020

Red Deer forced to wait another year for economic boost from World Juniors

Local businesses are lamenting the fact they won't see a much needed boost this winter from the World Junior Hockey Championship. On Thursday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced ...

Sep 18, 2020