Category Archives: Business

Conservatives are trying to loosen regulations on natural health products
OTTAWA - A Conservative MP wants Parliament to undo changes made by the Liberals last year that brought natural health products under the same regulations as pharmaceuticals. The new rules mean Health...
Nov 04, 2024

Pathways seeking bids for part of its proposed carbon capture network: Imperial
The Pathways Alliance group of oilsands companies has issued a request for proposals to pipe manufacturers for the massive carbon capture and storage network it wants to build in northern Alberta.The ...
Nov 01, 2024

Market Watch: November 1
This week's highlightsRate sensitive sectors pull broader index lowerBond market continues to see volatility amid fluctuating interest rate forecastsCanada's economy stalled in August, likely grew 0.3...
Nov 01, 2024

Development grant coming to Sylvan Lake to encourage missing middle housing
The Town of Sylvan Lake will soon be offering a new Multi-family Tax Grant to new homeowners in an effort to encourage the development of more missing middle housing. Council approved the grant initia...
Oct 30, 2024

Alberta invests in dual credit programming
In an effort to help Alberta's youth get a head start on the future, the Government of Alberta is investing almost $4.9 million into dual credit grants to support 55 new and enhance 22 existing progra...
Oct 29, 2024

Chamber asking for member feedback amidst $19M city budget shortfall
The Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce is asking members for their input on how the organization can advocate for the business community regarding the City of Red Deer's 2025 budget. Currently, the...
Oct 28, 2024

Market Watch: Oct. 25, 2024
Week in reviewEquity markets cautious amidst earnings season and the upcoming U.S. electionsEquity markets cautiously assessed the U.S. Federal Reserve's (Fed) next move while the earnings season is i...
Oct 28, 2024

Red Deer District Chamber announces 2024 Business of the Year Award winners
The Red Deer District Chamber announced and honoured six 2024 Business of the Year Award winners in a ceremony at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre on October 24. The winners are: Small Business of...
Oct 25, 2024

Radisson returns to original name in iHotel rebrand
The Radisson Hotel Red Deer is excited to announce a rebranding back to its original title, the iHotel and Conference Centre. The change went into effect on August 1, 2024, and represents a "desire an...
Oct 24, 2024 (Supplied)

Alberta registers Balance as official trust corporation
Alberta investors should now have more options for securing cryptocurrency and other digital assets now that Balance Trust Company has officially been registered as an Alberta-based trust corporation ...
Oct 22, 2024