Category Archives: Business

BILD Central Alberta has announced the finalists for the 2025 Central Alberta Awards of Excellence, a celebration of excellence in the local residential construction industry.For this year's awards, c...

Red Deer's city council has unanimously approved the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw at a 10.35 per cent increase for residential properties. The bylaw also includes provincial requisitions to support education a...

The Edmonton Oilers are inviting fans to take a bus from Red Deer and other municipalities to see games three and four against the Los Angeles Kings, April 25 and 27.The Kings currently lead the Oiler...

The Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, Matt Jones, is travelling south to promote Alberta's potential for trade, energy and investment. Jones will travel to Michigan, Ohio and Illinois from Apr. 21-...

This week's highlightsEquity markets continue to show resiliency despite uncertaintyBond markets regain a more stable footing following several volatile weeksBank of Canada holds rate steady at 2.75% ...

Couples are invited to take part in a workshop later this month that aims to rebuild, reconnect and strengthen relationships. Rewriting the Rules - The Couples Workshop takes place April 25-27 at the ...

Alberta had the highest number of housing starts in the country from January to March this year, according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). In Red Deer, there were nine new hou...

This week's highlightsEquity markets regain some momentum following mid-week tariff "pause"Bond market flashes warning signals as longer-term risks come into focusTrade uncertainty taking toll on Cana...

Blackfalds' town council has unanimously approved first reading of the 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, which includes a five per cent tax increase. In Blackfalds, the average home has been assessed at $...

The 2024-25 round of the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program saw triple its typical investment at $9.8 million, and multiple central Alberta projects are set to be recipients of ...