Business

Trudeau says he does not share view that oil and gas sector is beyond saving

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he does not agree that oil and gas in Canada is dead. Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet and Green parliamentary leader Elizabeth May both claim t...

May 07, 2020

Servus Credit Union makes $50,000 mental health donation

To kick off a movement aimed at helping Albertans start to feel good again, Servus is giving $50,000 to support mental health services in Alberta.Servus's donation will primarily go to support distres...

May 07, 2020

The Coverall Shop develops antimicrobial face mask to help stop virus spread

A local Red Deer business has developed a new face mask in hopes of helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community. The Coverall Shop has launched online sales for a new BioSmart antimicrobia...

Andrew Snook May 06, 2020 (The Coverall Shop)

Mixed reaction to federal agriculture support package

Farming groups in Canada are weighing in with their thoughts on the federal government's COVID-19 support package for the agriculture industry.On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an em...

May 06, 2020 (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Chamber hosting virtual networking event

The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce says if you're anything like them, you're missing the collaboration, the creativity, and even the occasional bit of chaos that normally comes with their n...

May 05, 2020

Gas prices will fluctuate along with reopening economies: GasBuddy

If you think you've noticed a sharp rise in gas prices of late, you're right. The average price for a litre of gas in Red Deer on Monday was 79 cents per litre. That's 14.5 cents/litre higher than the...

May 04, 2020 Gas prices in Red Deer on May 4 averaged 79 cents per litre. (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)

Local dentist loses appeal of unprofessional conduct ruling

A local dentist disciplined for unprofessional conduct through his advertising practices has had his appeal of those findings dismissed.On Wednesday, the Court of Appeal of Alberta announced they were...

May 04, 2020

Discovery Wildlife Park opening as a drive-thru

Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail will be the first wildlife park in Canada to reopen to the public as the country and economy slowly begin to relaunch during the COVID-19 pandemic.Head Zookeeper S...

May 04, 2020 (Discovery Wildlife Park)

Alberta farmers' markets readjusting plans for the upcoming season

Several farmers' markets throughout central Alberta are readjusting their plans for the upcoming season following Thursday's announcement from the province that markets across Alberta will be able to ...

May 01, 2020 (The Market at Red Deer)

Market Watch: May 1

Big PictureN.A. Markets Regain Ground, Despite Weak Economic DataIt was an auspicious start to the week as global stocks rose Monday over news that more countries, and some states in the U.S., were be...

May 01, 2020