Business

Indoor Farmers Market set to open in November

Central Albertans will soon have the chance to enjoy locally made products year round at an indoor farmers market nearing completion.The Gasoline Alley Indoor Farmers Market is set to open in November...

Sep 15, 2020

Council makes 'pro-business move' by not limiting height at Baymont property

Despite a substantial amount of pushback from a neighbouring seniors condominium, there will be no height maximum for the owners of the Baymont Inn & Suites at their subdivided downtown property.T...

Sep 15, 2020

Larger than expected car wash approved for Clearview Market

A new car wash can now be built in Clearview Market despite a seemingly large variance required for its development permit.City council unanimously approved the permit, with variance request, on Monda...

Sep 14, 2020

Central Alberta beer-makers win big at Canadian Brewing Awards

Three central Alberta-based craft beer producers are celebrating today after cleaning up at this weekend's Canadian Brewing Awards.The 18th annual awards took place virtually on Saturday night with br...

Sep 13, 2020

Market Watch: Sept. 11

Big Picture N.A. Markets Unsteady After Tech Sell-Off Although markets in the U.S. and Canada were closed for Labour Day, the tech sell-off that began late last week continued Tuesday as some key tech...

Sep 11, 2020

Aurora Cannabis appoints new CEO

EDMONTON - Aurora Cannabis has appointed Miguel Martin as its new CEO, the company announced today. Martin takes over from executive chairman and interim CEO Michael Singer.The company, which is build...

Sep 08, 2020

2020 Business of the Year finalists announced

The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2020 Business of the Year Awards finalists. An independent adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected 15 fina...

Sep 08, 2020

'Soft' hiring climate expected in Red Deer to finish 2020

Red Deer area employers expect a soft hiring climate for the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey,"Survey data reveals that 17% of employers plan to ...

Sep 08, 2020

Liberals extend commercial rent-relief program for last time

OTTAWA - The federal government is extending its commercial rent-relief program one last time. The Liberals say the program that aims to help small businesses with their rent or lease c...

Sep 08, 2020

Market Watch: Sept. 4

Big Picture U.S. Markets Start Week Strong But Lose Ground Thursday in Tech Sell-Off U.S. stocks on Monday wrapped up their best month since April, continuing a rally fueled by Fed stimulus, signs of ...

Sep 04, 2020