Business

Electric Garage launches second online auction

In lieu of holding a public event, Electric Garage (EG Auctions) has launched second online auction of its registered vehicles and memorabilia.EG Auctions conducted its first online auction after canc...

Apr 17, 2020

Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions

Observers say the federal government's multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package announced Friday should come with strings attached. "(Money) should be tied to regulatory change in Albert...

Apr 17, 2020

Lacombe Economic Action Partnership launched in support of local businesses

Wheels are in motion to help support Lacombe businesses weather the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.On Tuesday, Lacombe city council approved allocating up to $20,000 worth of rental space a...

Apr 17, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Trudeau announces energy sector help, including $1.7B to clean up orphan wells

Support is coming for Alberta's beleaguered energy sector.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $1.7 investment to clean up orphans and inactive wells in Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C."Our goal is...

Apr 17, 2020

Market Watch: April 17

Big PictureN.A. Markets Gain Ground on Optimism That Pandemic Could Be Slowing It was a strong start to the week as markets rallied Monday on early signs that lockdowns in the U.S. and Europe may be h...

Apr 17, 2020

Freeze carbon tax, delay new climate regs during virus crisis, oil lobby asks

OTTAWA - Canada's oil and gas producers are asking the federal government to freeze the carbon tax, postpone environment reporting requirements, and delay new climate change regulations whil...

Apr 17, 2020

Keystone XL pipeline permit cancelled by U.S. judge over endangered species concerns

A U.S. judge canceled a key permit Wednesday for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that's expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska, another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than t...

Apr 16, 2020

Webinar examines workforce management during pandemic

The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce is offering a free human resources webinar entitled "COVID-19 - Managing the Strategic Impact on Your Workforce.""It is clear in everyone's mind now that ...

Apr 15, 2020

Canada's GDP fell by 9% in March, largest drop since at least 1961

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Statistics Canada has released its "flash estimate" for Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) for last month and it's not good.They say Canada's GDP declined by approximately nine per...

Apr 15, 2020 Statistics Canada. (The Canadian Press)

Local malter supplies key ingredients for award winning beers

To brew great beer you need great ingredients. And that's exactly what a local malt supplier is doing. Red Shed Malting is celebrating the fact that their products were used in several local brews rec...

Apr 14, 2020 (Photo: Red Shed Malting)