Business

Province defends Keystone XL pipeline

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says Keystone XL pipeline will have major sway on the economic and national security of North America.Over the weekend the campaign of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe B...

May 19, 2020

Market Watch: May 15

Big PictureEconomic, Health Realities Weigh on N.A. Markets Downbeat data and sobering assessments from U.S. health officials and Fed Chair Jerome Powell dragged N.A. indexes down this week, as many i...

May 15, 2020

Cattle producers granted extended deadline to purchase calf price insurance

LACOMBE- The deadline to purchase calf price insurance, from Western Livestock Price Insurance (WLPIP) has been extended beyond May 28 to June 18.Due to ever-changing circumstances surrounding the COV...

May 15, 2020

Reassurances emerge after second oilsands mine work camp outbreak

CALGARY - Observers say the second outbreak of COVID-19 at an oilsands mine work camp in northern Alberta is concerning but the industry is dealing with the risk in an appropriate way.Oilsands analyst...

May 15, 2020

2019 a good year for Red Deer Regional Airport

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, officials at Red Deer Regional Airport remain excited about the future prospects for YQF.On Thursday, airport officials held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) a...

May 14, 2020

Red Deer shopping malls open their doors

Red Deer's two largest shopping centres have opened their doors for Stage 1 of Alberta's phased relaunch during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At Bower Place, some stores are now open for business. Ho...

May 14, 2020

Bank of Canada warns in report of business, household debt from COVID-19

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada says there are signs in the country's financial markets that suggest concern about the ability of companies to weather the COVID-19 economic crisis. The central bank has sp...

May 14, 2020

Water and waste water tips for returning Red Deer businesses

As some businesses get ready to open their doors in Red Deer after being closed for several weeks, The City of Red Deer is sharing some tips for water recovery. In general, when a building is not in u...

May 14, 2020

Unlocking helium potential in Alberta

EDMONTON- The provincial government has established a helium royalty rate that it says will help set the stage for investment while ensuring a fair price for Albertans.The rate has been set at 4.25 pe...

May 14, 2020

Home sales tumble in April

With April being the first full month of having social distancing measures in place for the COVID-19 pandemic, there's little surprise that the local real estate market took a hit. According to new nu...

May 13, 2020