Category Archives: Business

Province announces funding boost for Alberta's AI advantage
Alberta's government says it is strengthening the province's position as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and growing the technology and innovation talent pool. Government officials say Albert...
Mar 24, 2023

Province highlighting support for youth pursuing careers in the trades
Alberta's government says it is partnering with two long-standing organizations to support opportunities for youth in the skilled trades and technology industries. Government officials say Budget 2023...
Mar 24, 2023

Market Watch: March 24, 2023
Big Picture Feds' rate hike decision keeps investors on the ropes U.S. equity markets climbed on Monday as investors digested the regulatory response to uncertainty in the Financials sector over the w...
Mar 24, 2023

Future of energy highlighted at this year’s Innisfail Trade Show
Town officials say the future of energy in central Alberta and beyond will be highlighted at this year's Innisfail Trade Show.The Innisfail & District Chamber of Commerce hosts the Trade Show at t...
Mar 23, 2023

Westerner Park reimagining the 2023 Westerner Days Fair & Exposition
Westerner Park has announced plans for Central Alberta's largest summer celebration, the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition, from July 19 - 23, 2023. "We were really pleased with the response from t...
Mar 22, 2023

Central Alberta communities among those to receive provincial support for rural economic growth
Alberta's government says it is strengthening the work of regional economic development alliances to support economic growth and prosperity throughout the province.Through Budget 2023, Alberta's gover...
Mar 22, 2023

Wolf Creek Golf Resort finds new ownership, 2023 to be business as usual
A central Alberta golf destination which went into receivership last October has new owners.Ontario-based GolfNorth has acquired Ponoka's Wolf Creek Golf Resort as its 40th property, and first in Albe...
Mar 21, 2023

Red Deer city council helps Westerner Exposition Association towards financial sustainability
Red Deer's city council unanimously approved on Monday several recommendations to help The Westerner regain financial sustainability and meet existing loan agreement timelines. Following the first ann...
Mar 21, 2023

Market Watch: March 17
Big Picture The banking sector dictates investor sentiment U.S. equity markets finished mixed on Monday as investors considered the next move by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board amid the collapse of Sil...
Mar 20, 2023

Red Deer home sales rise last month but lower year over year
Red Deer home sales were higher last month when compared to the month before, but lower than the number of sales seen in February 2022.According to the latest market update from Central Alberta Realto...
Mar 16, 2023