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Officials with the City of Red Deer say the Downtown Activation 4 Seasons Grant is returning to support community-led initiatives supported by local not-for-profit organizations. According to the City...
Apr 02, 2024
Canada looks set to dodge a recession despite the ongoing downward pressure from higher interest rates, Deloitte Canada said in its economic outlook report. A number of worrisome trends are still weig...
Sheldon Spackman Apr 01, 2024
The hiring climate is looking healthy for the next few months in central Alberta, according to the latest survey by Manpower. However, a gap remains unbridged between skillsets job seekers have, and w...
Sheldon Spackman Mar 28, 2024
Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has put 157 of its gas and convenience store locations across six provinces up for sale.The Calgary-based company said Tuesday it is partnering with NRC Realty & Capit...
Sheldon Spackman Mar 27, 2024
Week in reviewEquity markets rally on central banks' movesEquity markets applauded the U.S. Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy rate decision, economic projections, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conf...
Mar 25, 2024
A new survey suggests that the majority of Albertans want to completely eliminate the federal carbon tax.The Angus Reid Institute polled 1,602 Canadian adults, including 155 residents of Alberta betwe...
Sheldon Spackman Mar 25, 2024
Results from a local project in central Alberta have proposed recommendations to bridge the gaps between employers and individuals over the age of 55 seeking work.The report's conclusions were shared ...
Mar 22, 2024
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new brand and logo during its 130th anniversary celebration Monday night.Hundreds attended the event held March 18, 2024, at the Harvest Cent...
Sheldon Spackman Mar 19, 2024
The most recently considered site for a future permanent shelter in Red Deer is no longer on the table after city council ceased negotiations with the private landowner last week; the focus is now on ...
Sheldon Spackman Mar 18, 2024
This week's highlightsEquity rally loses steam as wholesale inflation ticks higherBond yields move higher on inflation reading ahead of Fed meetingCanadians' wealth is bolstered by stock rally amid ho...
Mar 18, 2024