Category Archives: Business

RCMP warn public of fraudulent Peavey Mart websites
RCMP are warning the public of fraudulent websites and social media pages posing as the legitimate business, Peavey Mart. These websites claim to offer an online store for purchasing items, however, t...
Feb 11, 2025

Exhibitor registration open for RDP career fair
The Future of Work Career Fair and Conference, hosted by Career Education and Experience Development (CEED) and the Donald School of Business, is coming to the Red Deer Polytechnic campus and registra...
Feb 07, 2025

Market Watch: Feb. 7, 2025
This week's highlightsTariff uncertainty drives renewed volatilityBond markets adjust to uncertain economic outlookCanada posts first trade surplus in 10 months as exports continue to expandUniversity...
Feb 07, 2025

Red Deer's employment up in January, but unemployment one of highest in Canada
Statistics Canada released results of its labour force survey for January 2025 and there's both good and bad news as it relates to Red Deer. The good news is from December 2024 to January 2025, Red De...
Feb 07, 2025

Canada added 76,000 jobs in January as unemployment fell to 6.6 per cent
Canada's labour market added 76,000 jobs in January, beating economist expectations.Statistics Canada's labour force survey on Friday also said the unemployment rate ticked down 0.1 percentage points ...
Feb 07, 2025

Central Alberta-based Sweet Home on the Lake under investigation by RCMP
The RCMP are investigating Sweet Home on the Lake, a local business based out of Sylvan Lake, after receiving a report of alleged fraudulent business practices on Tuesday. No charges have been laid an...
Feb 06, 2025

City says building permit values start high in 2025
Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values have started high in 2025, with 65 issued permits valued at $17 million, compared with 67 permits worth $7 million in January 2024. The c...
Feb 05, 2025

Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre unveils updated brand
The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre (CAPCC) has announced a refreshed brand identity, that it says showcases its continued dedication to providing compassionate care and support for individuals ...
Feb 05, 2025

Red Deer District Chamber defends local businesses amid tariff threats
The Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce has denounced the upcoming proposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and 10 per cent on energy the U.S. government plans to implement potentially. Origin...
Feb 05, 2025

Westerner Park searching for new sponsor after Peavey Mart closes doors
Westerner Park says the closures of Peavey Mart in Red Deer will have a significant impact on the community.It marks the end to a five-year partnership agreement between Peavey Mart and Westerner Park...
Feb 05, 2025