Category Archives: Business

Building permit values in Red Deer decline in February
The City of Red Deer says building permit values decreased this February.Last month, 72 permits were approved valued at $4.8 million, compared with 98 permits issued in February 2023 worth $14 million...
Mar 06, 2024

Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur registration now open in Sylvan Lake
Lemonade Day is back on June 22, 2024. Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake are inviting young Lakers to launch their own small business - a lemonade stand! Organizers say fun, hands-on experiences ...
Mar 06, 2024

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at five per cent, says too early to cut
The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate steady at five per cent today, arguing it is still too soon to start lowering rates.The central bank says inflation has continued to ease and the ec...
Mar 06, 2024

Red Deer Polytechnic empowering the next generation of apprentices
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) recently provided 55 high school students in central Alberta with an opportunity to explore careers in skilled trades at the World of Choices Summit. At the event, organizer...
Mar 04, 2024

Market Watch: March 1
This week's highlightsAI fueled tech rally continues to propel indices to new highsBond yields move lower following release of inflation and consumer sentiment dataCanada's economy tops fourth-quarter...
Mar 04, 2024

Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce describe provincial budget as "a good balance"
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce says they find the provincial government's 2024-25 budget to be a good balance, reflecting a commitment to accountability and a forward-thinking approac...
Mar 01, 2024

Real Estate Council of Alberta speaks to Red Deerians about fraud prevention in property
With the ever-increasing need for housing, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) spoke to Red Deerians on Thursday of common property-related frauds and increasing trends.March is also national Fr...
Feb 29, 2024

Alberta's Minister Dreeshen meets with transportation counterparts in Montreal
Alberta's Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors says a trip to Montreal last week allowed for a chance to discuss with provincial, territorial and federal counterparts, concerns about the ...
Feb 28, 2024

Budget shoes video and photo release
The Alberta government has released a video featuring Nate Horner, finance minister and president of the Treasury Board, highlighting how the upcoming budget will grow Alberta's economy responsibly an...
Feb 27, 2024

Provincial officials say Edmonton tripled venture capital investment in 2023
The provincial government says Alberta's tech sector continues its strong momentum, with Edmonton seeing its strongest growth ever, proof that Alberta remains a hot tech market. As global and national...
Feb 23, 2024