Category Archives: Business
Two new members join AFSC board
Two new members, Ron Greidanus and Shelley Vandenberg, have joined the Agricultural Financial Service Corporation's (AFSC) board of directors.AFSC offers insurance and lending programs to rural and ag...
May 31, 2024
Alberta energy to be promoted at Tokyo summit
Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean will be attending the Japan Energy Summit and Exhibition in Tokyo next week to advocate for Alberta's potential as a leader in energy exports.Provincial offi...
May 31, 2024
Downtown Red Deer's vacant spaces filling up, but major pieces remain empty
The City of Red Deer is reporting good news for downtown, with strong uptake of a rental incentive grant launched in 2023.But there are still a number of other significant spaces that need filling.The...
May 29, 2024
Local entrepreneurs learn how to thrive online at Community Futures Central Alberta Digital Marketing event
Roughly 25 local entrepreneurs were treated to a great lunch and some great marketing know-how at Setter's Place in Bower Ponds recently. The May 23 event marked a celebration of the Digital Service S...
May 29, 2024 Kim Free of Small Town Girl Promotions speaks to the audience about branding for small business.(Supplied)
Tax exemption bylaw for agricultural processing facilities passed by Red Deer County council
An agricultural processing tax incentive bylaw designed to attract related developments to central Alberta has been passed unanimously through its first, second, and third readings by Red Deer County ...
May 29, 2024
A large majority of Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers: poll
A poll conducted for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) said most Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers.CTF released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support the farmers...
May 29, 2024
Red Deer District Chamber hosts Alberta Chambers of Commerce Annual General Meeting
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Policy Plenary session took place at the Red Deer Resort and Casino on May 25, featuring delegates from across the province as they tackled ...
May 28, 2024
City council approves increased plate-draws for vehicles for hire
Red Deer's vehicle for hire industry will gain more drivers after city council approved new plate draws for the next three years. On May 27, city council unanimously passed Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 3706...
May 28, 2024
Red Deer Polytechnic launches Executive Assistant Diploma program
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) says it is continuing to increase practical learning opportunities for students with the launch of a two-year Executive Assistant Diploma program in the Fall 2024 Term. Offi...
May 28, 2024
Dairy Innovation West (milk) shakes up western market
Currently undergoing construction, Dairy Innovation West (DIW), a milk processing facility, is poised to make groundbreaking impacts to the transportation and environmental footprint of the dairy indu...
May 28, 2024