Category Archives: Business
Red Deer building permit values lower in May but higher year-over-year
Building permit values in the city of Red Deer decreased in May, with 92 issued permits valued at $5.7 million, compared with 104 permits issued in May 2023 worth $7.8 million. However, year-to-date v...
Jun 05, 2024
Business Link announces new “Business Launch Program” to empower aspiring entrepreneurs in Alberta
Business Link, a provincial support organization for entrepreneurs, is excited to announce the launch of its newest initiative, the Business Launch Program, aimed at fostering entrepreneurial success ...
Jun 05, 2024
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years today, marking a major turning point in its fight against inflation. The central bank's key interest rate now st...
Jun 05, 2024
BILD Central Alberta announces winners of 2024 housing excellence awards
BILD Central Alberta has announced the winners of its 2024 Awards for Excellence in Housing.There are 41 recipients, including for the Industry Icon Award given to Marty Bruin.The 2024 President's Awa...
Jun 04, 2024
Red Deer District Chamber announces Homeless Foundation Community Transition consultation
The Red Deer District Chamber has announced its Red Deer Homeless Foundation Community Transition meeting, set to take place at the Golden Circle on June 11, 2024. Chamber officials say the event foll...
Jun 04, 2024
Market Watch: May 31
This week's highlights Equity markets give up some gains despite steady U.S. inflation Sovereign bonds move higher following U.S. PCE reading Canadian economy misses first-quarter growth forecast; Apr...
Jun 03, 2024
Westerner Park calls for pancake breakfast hosts
Westerner Days returns July 17-21 and organizers are inviting businesses to host a free pancake breakfast during the event, and in the week leading up to it from July 10-16.Pancake, mix, syrup, and bu...
May 31, 2024
"Grim" future for Red Deer Symphony Orchestra if municipal funding, other support not found
After yet another scintillating season, the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) is calling on the community for help. This 2023-24 schedule took loyal and new audience members on a journey from classic...
May 31, 2024
Red Deer named Canada's third-most affordable city in Royal LePage report
A recent report by Royal LePage has found Red Deer to be Canada's third-most affordable city in Canada, and the most affordable city in Alberta. "I think it shows that there's confidence in our econom...
May 31, 2024
Alberta Crop Report: May 31
Scattered showers throughout the central Alberta region delayed seeding over the past week and in some low areas, cool evenings resulted in frost. According to the latest Crop Report from Alberta Agri...
May 31, 2024