Category Archives: Business

Peavey Mart to reopen Red Deer location in April
Peavey Mart is officially relaunching in Red Deer. The Red Deer-based company announced in January 2025 it would close 96 stores, and it followed through later in the year after liquidation sales. At ...
Jan 07, 2026

New economic development association launches in Red Deer
Red Deer D.R.I.V.E., a new non-profit business-led economic development association dedicated to forming the region's future prosperity, has been launched.The initiative was created in partnership wit...
Jan 05, 2026

Environmental Appeals Board hearing for Burnco Rock Products Ltd.
Alberta's Environmental Appeals Board will conduct a virtual hearing next year regarding activities involving a Red Deer-based company. The hearing will take place on March 11, 12 and 13, 2026.Governm...
Dec 23, 2025

Premiere at Capstone to add 119 modern apartments
Another significant development is coming to Red Deer's Capstone area.Premiere at Capstone is underway, and will add 119 modern apartments, with residents expected to move in sometime in 2026.Followin...
Dec 23, 2025

Market Watch - Dec. 19, 2025
This week's highlightsLate-week rebound anchored by tech and softer U.S. CPIGlobal curves diverge amid inflation surprises, labour data and central bank movesCanada's inflation rate unchanged at 2.2% ...
Dec 22, 2025

Town of Olds welcomes Data District Inc. with major data centre investment
Invest Olds has announced the opening of Data District Inc. in the town of Olds. Officials describe it as an incredible boost to the community and regional economy, saying it represents a major privat...
Dec 18, 2025

Central Alberta First Partnership unveils Action-Oriented 2025 Annual Report and BREWD Progress
The Central Alberta First (CAF) Partnership recently announced the release of its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the significant progress made toward strengthening the region's economy through collabor...
Dec 17, 2025

Market Watch - Dec. 12, 2025
This week's highlightsLate week value rotation trims Fed interest rate cut gainsFed's measured tone and BoC hold reinforce slower easing pathBank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25% in last decisio...
Dec 12, 2025

Pickleplex Social Club now open in Gasoline Alley
A new pickleball facility in Red Deer County's Gasoline Alley area is the first of the brand's ventures outside of Ontario.Pickleplex Social Club is now open, but is hosting a two-day grand opening th...
Dec 09, 2025

Chamber encourages focus on fiscal discipline as city, council, weigh tax increases
The Red Deer District Chamber is issuing a strong call for The City of Red Deer to prioritize aggressive cost-containment measures in the proposed 2026 budget. This as city budget presentations and di...
Dec 08, 2025