Category Archives: Business

Red Deer Home Show returns this weekend for 47th edition
The Red Deer Home Show returns for a 47th year this weekend.From March 6-8, the expo takes over a large chunk of Westerner Park, with more than 220 Canadian businesses and 430 booths across four pavil...
Mar 04, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Market Watch - February 27, 2026
This week's highlightsAI disruption and rising inflation temper optimismGlobal rates adjust to inflation signals and anticipated policy shiftsCanada's economy contracted in the fourth quarter of 2025U...
Feb 27, 2026

Market Watch: February 20
This week's highlightsEquities seek direction amid flurry of mixed data, policy, and geopolitical newsSovereign yields converge on mixed economic data and shifting policy expectationsCanada's annual i...
Feb 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Scotia Wealth Management)

Market Watch: February 13, 2026
This week's highlightsMarkets remain resilient despite AI pressures continuing to ripple though global marketsCooler U.S. inflation continues bond rallyCanada building permits rebound in DecemberU.S. ...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Scotia Wealth Management)

City of Red Deer announces voting details for disestablishment of BIA and DBA
The City of Red Deer announced an in-person vote will be held on March 16 for the potential disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area and Downtown Business Association. The vote is meant to ga...
Feb 17, 2026 Red Deer Downtown Business Association. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Penhold town council approves write-off of oil well accounts
Penhold town council has unanimously approved the write-off of uncollectable oil well accounts for Marksmen Energy Inc. and Canadian Oil & Gas Inc.The write-offs came in the amounts of $11,485.89 ...
Feb 13, 2026

Central Alberta Invited to pitch big Ideas for child safety at “The Lions Den”
The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) is inviting everyone from youth and community members to businesses, non-profits, and community leaders - to share bold, innovative ideas that can red...
Feb 11, 2026 CACAC (Image Credit: Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre)

AgSmart to return in 2027 with expanded vision, stronger national focus
Officials with AgSmart, a smart agriculture educational expo focused on the role of data and technology in modern agriculture, say the event is entering a new phase of redevelopment. In 2026, Agri-Tra...
Feb 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Westerner Park)

Market Watch: February 6
A summary of the week's important events and how they could impact the market.This week's highlightsPrecious metals and tech pullback clash with hawkish Fed chair nominationSovereign curves move on so...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Scotia Wealth Management)

Olds College suspends brewery program, cites downward trends within industry
Olds College has announced it is suspending its Craft Beverage & Brewery Operations Diploma, adding that its on-campus brewery will close this June.Suspension of student intake for the program beg...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Olds College)