Business

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

Uncertainty surrounds weddings, funerals during COVID-19 pandemic

It wasn't until the provincial government declared all schools closed to students on March 15 that Shellie Michael and fianc Paul Figler of Red Deer realized their upcoming wedding on May 16 would nee...

Josh Hall Mar 28, 2020 (Wild North Photo and Film)

MARKET WATCH - Mar. 27, 2020

Big Picture Massive Stimulus Packages Help Stabilize Markets; Dow Enters New Bull Market It's been yet another historic week for global financial markets, which continue to experience extreme volatili...

Mar 27, 2020

Report: COVID-19 will have long-lasting effects on Canadian economy

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report from the Conference Board of Canada predicts that the COVID-19 impact will impact the county's economy for years to come."In comparison with our baseline scenario, the bi...

Mar 26, 2020 Downtown Lethbridge, taken March 25, 2020. (Lethbridge News Now)

Tourism Red Deer encouraging local operators to stay connected during pandemic

Tourism Red Deer is encouraging tourism operators to stay in contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.The organization recently announced they're working hard to filter industry-specific content to their ...

Mar 25, 2020

Alberta small business confidence falls to all-time-low amid COVID-19 pandemic: CFIB

Confidence among small businesses in Alberta has reached an all-time low, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).The organization released its March Business Barometer on ...

Mar 25, 2020