Category Archives: Business

Market Watch: June 16, 2023
Big Picture Corporate earnings influence investors' decisionsCanadian equity markets climbed on Monday to start a week that included important interest-rate decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board...
Jun 16, 2023

Red Deer rental rates continue to rise in May
Red Deer placed 29th last month on a list of 35 Canadian cities included in the latest Rental Report published by rentals.ca.According to the latest update, the average rent for a one-bedroom unit in ...
Jun 16, 2023

Red Deer home sales rise last month but still lower year over year
Red Deer home sales increased last month over April but are still behind sales numbers seen in the same month last year. According to the latest Market Update from Central Alberta Realtors Association...
Jun 16, 2023

TD bank glitch impacting direct deposit for some customers
A technical issue impacting T-D Bank is affecting customers whose paycheques go into their account through direct deposit.The issue is impacting customers in Eastern and Western Canada.The bank says a...
Jun 16, 2023

Red Deer's iconic Cool Beans double decker bus up for sale
There may have been times over the past decade that Red Deerians confusingly thought they were in England for a second. Taking a double take at the double decker red bus parked in the downtown core, i...
Jun 14, 2023

Building permit values continue decrease in May
Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values decreased in May, with 107 approved permits valued at $7.8 million, compared with 110 permits issued in May 2022 worth $35 million. Year-...
Jun 14, 2023

Albertans encouraged to prepare for hail, wind and floods ahead of summer: AMA
As the temperatures begin to warm so does the risk of severe storm activity in Alberta.The province is no stranger to destructive weather, with the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) indicating that six ...
Jun 14, 2023

Red Deer Polytechnic announces appointments of two deans for upcoming academic year
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has announced Dr. Robbie Halonen into the role of Dean, Donald School of Business, Science and Computing, and David Pye into the role of Dean, School of Trades and Technolog...
Jun 13, 2023

Market Watch: June 9
Big Picture Corporate earnings influence investors' decisions On Monday, North American equity markets finished lower as investors digested weaker-than-expected service sector activity in the U.S. and...
Jun 09, 2023

Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) revolution to 'electrify' the Prairies
The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA), which describes itself as a trusted, member-based organization, has unveilled what they say is a novel initiative that aims to electrify the prairie...
Jun 08, 2023