Business

Central Alberta face shields garner interest from the U.S. and Newfoundland

A central Alberta business owner has garnered fairly widespread attention since unveiling face shields he can manufacture from his laser design facility in Penhold.rdnewsNOW first told you about Curti...

Apr 05, 2020 Pictured is a prototype of Curtis Wazny's modified face mask which offers increased safety. As a bonus, he says orders can be customized with a logo on the top piece. (Supplied)

CAEP to host virtual networking event for local organizations

Regional resilience will be the focus of a business networking event being hosted by Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) next week.Central Alberta Business Coming Together - Virtually will tak...

Apr 03, 2020

MARKET WATCH - Apr. 3, 2020

Big PictureU.S. Markets Slightly Off in Wild Week for Oil; Dow, S&P Have Worst Q1 EverWhile the impacts of the coronavirus lockdown continue to weigh on markets and global economies, oil prices to...

Apr 03, 2020

Shippers say Canadian grain in demand

Canadian grain is in high demand as shippers try to feed a growing appetite from mills and governments seeking to shore up staple reserves amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chamber of Marine Commerce sa...

Apr 03, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

Lacombe Ford offering free errand services for residents in isolation

Lacombe Ford is lending a helping hand to those who need one during these trying times.The dealership is offering an errand service, free of charge to local residents. If anyone needs groceries picked...

Apr 02, 2020

Unemployed during COVID-19? Here’s how to navigate federal programs

A quick look at some of the federal COVID-19 benefit programs and who qualifies for assistance:Canada Emergency Response BenefitThe CERB pays a monthly $2,000 payment to workers who wouldn't otherwise...

Apr 01, 2020 The Canadian Press

Farmers can still bring in temporary foreign workers, but may need locals more than ever

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Farmers across Southern Alberta and Canada have expressed their concerns about whether or not they will be able to get enough workers for this year.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the f...

Apr 01, 2020 (Supplied by Glenn Miller)

Kenney discusses Keystone XL pipeline agreement

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will discuss the agreement between government and TC Energy to kick-start construction on the Keystone XL pipeline.Kenney is to speak at a media conference scheduled for 2...

Mar 31, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Alberta cuts energy war room budget due to COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta's $30-million-a-year energy war room is drastically cutting its budget because of COVID-19.The province announced late Monday that the Canadian Energy Centre is reducing its current operating ...

Mar 30, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, centre, addresses attendees at a press conference to announce the launch of the Canadian Energy Centre at SAIT in Calgary, Alberta, Dec. 11, 2019. (Canadian Press)

Central Alberta Co-op announces in-store COVID-19 measures

Central Alberta Co-op says it is striving to be diligent about doing their part to prevent unnecessary impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.The company acknowledges that its food stores and pharmac...

Mar 30, 2020