Business

More than half of Alberta small businesses open, but sales remain low: CFIB

More than half of Alberta's small businesses are now fully open after closing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but sales remain low, according to a new survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Bu...

Jun 16, 2020

Andy Metzger Appointed CEO of EQUS

Innisfail-based EQUS has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Andy Metzger takes over in the role starting July 1 with the retirement of current CEO Patricia Bourne."Andy's appointment is the resul...

Jun 16, 2020

Stantec's Russ Wlad recognized for community service by Engineers Canada

A well-known and respected central Alberta executive is receiving a prestigious award from Engineers Canada.Russ Wlad, the executive vice-president and regional operation unit leader at Stantec, has b...

Jun 13, 2020

Oil and gas sector seeks payroll relief plan from feds

There's a plea for financial help from the oil and gas sector, which is asking the federal government to introduce a payroll relief plan.An opinion piece published Monday in the Financial Post says it...

Jun 12, 2020

National report reveals Red Deer rents most affordable in Canada

Red Deer is one of the most affordable cities to rent in across Canada.A new report from rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting shows Red Deer rents are down monthly and yearly as the COVID-...

Jun 12, 2020

Market Watch: June 12, 2020

Big PictureU.S. Officially in Recession; Nasdaq Hits New Highs Before Rough ThursdayIt may come as no surprise, but it's now official. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the U.S. e...

Jun 12, 2020

Alberta officially ends agency created to launch green rebates and programs

EDMONTON - Alberta is officially turning out the lights on Energy Efficiency Alberta (EEA), an agency created by the former NDP government to promote green initiatives and home rebates.Grant Hunter, a...

Jun 11, 2020

Lacombe sells former Chamber of Commerce site to private developer

City council in Lacombe has accepted an offer to purchase the former chamber of commerce site for future development. The site is located at 6005 50 Avenue in Lacombe's west end along Highway 12."This...

Jun 10, 2020

New initiative connects business professionals with Red Deer non-profits

The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce and Volunteer Central are excited to partner in an initiative that matches the skills of staff from local businesses with volunteer-based organizations....

Jun 09, 2020

Flat hiring climate anticipated for Red Deer: Survey

Red Deer area employers expect a flat hiring climate for the third quarter of 2020, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey."Survey data reveals that 13% of employers plan to h...

Jun 09, 2020