Business

Save-On-Foods expands waste reduction program

A goal expected to take six years has been met and exceeded in just six months by Save-On-Foods.The Western Canadian grocery chain chopped its food waste in half over that period, working with BC-base...

Jun 09, 2019 (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW)

Market Watch: June 2, 2019

Big Picture Hopes of Fed Rate Cuts Spurs Market Rally After a rough two weeks-marked by increasing pessimism over an expanding trade war and waning growth, North American markets got a much-needed jol...

Jun 07, 2019

Red Deer unemployment rate jumps in May

RED DEER- The Red Deer and area unemployment rate climbed to 7.5% in May, a full percentage point from 6.5% in April.The Alberta unemployment remained unchanged at 6.7%.Nationally, Stats Canada says t...

Jun 07, 2019

Building permit values rise in May, but slower year continues

RED DEER- Building permit values nearly doubled in May compared to April but still trailed last year.The value of May permits was just over $15,000,000, according to The City of Red Deer.Commercial pe...

Jun 06, 2019

County ranchers honoured for innovation in producing ecosystem services

A Red Deer County ranching family has earned $10,000 for their commitment to innovative work in producing ecosystem services through the ALUS program.On Tuesday, ALUS Canada presented the 2019 Dave Re...

Jun 04, 2019 (ALUS)

Market Watch: May 31, 2019

Big Picture Markets Volatile As Trade and Growth Concerns U.S. stocks flipped between small gains and losses on Thursday, ending slightly up for the day, while it was a third straight losing session f...

May 31, 2019

London Drugs unveils new concept store in Red Deer

London Drugs officially re-opens in Red Deer on Friday after an extensive renovation and the addition of a medical clinic. The entirely redesigned and expanded 34,533 square-foot store features an ope...

May 30, 2019

AGLC plans to grant five cannabis retail licenses each week from now on

MEDICINE HAT - The freeze on cannabis retail licenses has been lifted in Alberta.Alberta Gaming Liquor Cannabis (AGLC) has decided there's enough producers to sustain more cannabis retail stores."We'v...

May 30, 2019

Nominations open for 2019 Business of the Year Awards

The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Business of the Year Awards.The awards, held annually in conjunction with Small Business Week, are presented, in...

May 29, 2019

Westerner Park spends big with hopes of big future

Westerner Park officials are confident they've gone through some short-term pain for long-term gain. The 2018-19 fiscal year ending March 31 saw Westerner Park finish in the red to the tune of $290,21...

May 28, 2019