Category Archives: Business
Over 30,000 attendees expected at Red Deer's 39th Agri-Trade Expo
With a sunny and mild forecast this week, officials are expecting to see over 30,000 attendees at Red Deer's 39th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo. From November 8-10 at Westerner Park (4847A 19 St.), this y...
Nov 07, 2023
Red Deer Unifor members at Stellantis ratify new agreements
Unifor auto members at Stellantis have voted to ratify the Master Collective Agreement covering the Windsor Assembly Plant, Brampton Assembly Plant and Etobicoke Casting Plant, along with agreements c...
Nov 07, 2023
Alberta proposes software engineer title expansion
The Alberta government says proposed changes to legislation would allow for broader use of the software engineer title within the technology sector. Provincial officials suggest Alberta's technology s...
Nov 07, 2023
Red Deer Downtown Business Association welcomes three new board members
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) says it is proud to welcome three new members to the Board of Directors, to serve 2024-26. Pete Swales of Massage Above All, Kyle Veno of Stream Space,...
Nov 06, 2023
Market Watch: November 3
This week's highlightsPositive market sentiment pushes global indices higherYields move lower following rate decision, employment dataCanada's economy flatlined in August, minor contraction seen in th...
Nov 06, 2023
Alberta government responds to federal electricity regulations
Alberta's government says it has submitted a detailed analysis showing why proposed federal regulations will threaten the province's electricity grid.Provincial officials say Alberta is rapidly reduci...
Nov 03, 2023
Canada’s jobless rate rises to 5.7%, fuelling bets Bank of Canada rate hikes are done
OTTAWA, ON - Canada's unemployment rate rose to 5.7 per cent last month as job opportunities became less plentiful in an economy weighed down by high interest rates.Statistics Canada released its Octo...
Nov 03, 2023
Government announces modernizations for non-union compensation
The Alberta government says proposed legislation would make it easier for public sector employers to retain and attract talent thanks to a new, flexible compensation governance model.Provincial offici...
Nov 02, 2023
Province aiming to keep Alberta’s tax laws up to date
Officials with the provincial government say amendments to provincial tax legislation would ensure Alberta's tax laws remain clear and consistent.The government says a well-functioning tax system is a...
Nov 02, 2023
Province says sky's the limit for Alberta's aviation workforce
Officials with the Alberta government say the latest intake of the Aviation Skills Grant is cleared for takeoff and aims to help further position Alberta as Canada's premier aviation hub.Government of...
Nov 02, 2023