Category Archives: Business

CFIB survey reveals Alberta small businesses concerned lower spending here to stay
According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), 66 per cent of Alberta small businesses are concerned reduced consumer spending is here to stay.Despite businesses reopening and op...
Aug 27, 2020

Broadcasters warn of possible radio and television closures across Canada
OTTAWA - Private radio and television broadcasters are sounding the alarm about the state of their industry. The industry says the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to the closure of dozens o...
Aug 26, 2020

Agri-Trade Equipment Expo returning in November
One of the biggest agricultural equipment shows in Canada is set to return to Red Deer's Westerner Park this fall.Officials with Agri-Trade Equipment Expo have announced the show will go ahead from No...
Aug 26, 2020

Blackfalds man hopes to help minority-owned businesses flourish
A local man wants to put a major dent in racism by ensuring businesses owned by black, Indigenous and visible minorities (BIVM) know how to promote themselves, and are supported by their community.BIV...
Aug 21, 2020

Market Watch: Aug. 21
Big Picture S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Closing Highs; U.S. Jobless Claims Increase U.S. tech stocks turned in another powerful performance Monday, helping the Nasdaq to a record-high close, while the...
Aug 21, 2020

Property company remains committed to Red Deer's Downtown
The head of the company that owns one of Red Deer's largest buildings says they're committed to staying and helping revitalize the Downtown area. Randy Mabbott, president of Cochrane-based Grand Centr...
Aug 21, 2020

Downtown Business Association seeks new board members
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association is seeking three new members to join its Board of Directors. "Interested candidates should be passionate about Downtown Red Deer, interested in contributing ...
Aug 21, 2020

Black Knight Inn goes into receivership
It's the end of an era for a locally-owned landmark. The Black Knight Inn, a fixture along Gaetz Avenue in south Red Deer since 1980, has gone into receivership. As of August 7 it is in the hands of i...
Aug 19, 2020

‘Pipe Nation’ TV pilot casts Alberta oil and gas workers to show true grit of industry
SUNDRE, Alta. - Natallie Gamble had no problem taking on the role of a debt-ridden, single mom working in the oilpatch in the pilot for a planned new TV series called "Pipe Nation.""This is me. I am '...
Aug 18, 2020

Plan to locate daycare office in Edgar Industrial Park narrowly approved by council
A plan to locate a daycare administration office at a building in Edgar Industrial Park has been given the go ahead by Red Deer city council, albeit narrowly. In a 5-4 vote on Monday, council approved...
Aug 18, 2020