Category Archives: Business
Building permit values up in December
Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values increased in December, with 63 approved permits valued at $7.7 million, compared with 49 permits issued in December 2022 worth $4.5 milli...
Jan 04, 2024
Melbourne begins term as Chair of the Central Alberta REALTORS® Association
Officials with Central Alberta Realtors Association have announced that Allan Melbourne officially began his term as Chair of the organization on Jan. 1, 2024. Officials note, he has served on the Boa...
Jan 03, 2024
Regional Economic Partnership announces new board
The Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) is pleased to announce its 2024 slate of Directors and Executive Committee members. Newly elected chair, Jean Barclay, Mayor of Innisfail says, " I am e...
Dec 28, 2023
Catalyst Incubator wraps up successful cohort with pitch finale
Business innovation and entrepreneurship were the focus of an online event hosted by Community Futures Central Alberta this month.On Dec. 11, 2023, officials say a group of eager presenters and stakeh...
Dec 28, 2023
CAPRA launching poverty-tackling collaborative Prosperity Project
A new initiative by the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA) aims to get social sector agencies and the business community together to collaborate on ending poverty in the region.The Pro...
Dec 19, 2023
Red Deer home sales steady in November
Red Deer home sales saw a small decrease in November when compared to October, but year-over-year figures show a small increase in local home sales.According to the latest Market Update from Central A...
Dec 18, 2023
Market Watch: December 15
This week's highlightsFollowing long awaited Fed pivot global markets gap higherBonds rally as end of monetary policy tightening appears on the horizonCanadians are paying highest portion of disposabl...
Dec 15, 2023
Alberta government announces pilot projects to improve responsible reclamation work
The Alberta government says it will launch new pilot projects testing ways to speed up oil and gas well site reclamation while protecting the environment.Provincial officials say reclamation is an imp...
Dec 14, 2023
Building permit value fluctuations in 2023 not of huge concern
Just staring at the numbers, one may think 2023 was a problem year for building permit values in Red Deer.For instance, the total value of this year's 967 permits -- through November -- is just over $...
Dec 14, 2023
Market Watch: December 8
This week's highlightsEquity markets continue in their 5-week rallyBond yields grasp mixed signals of labour reportsBank of Canada holds key interest rate steady but warns ready to hike againU.S. job ...
Dec 11, 2023