Category Archives: Business
Independent MLA criticizes Alberta’s plan to give royalty credits for well cleanup
An Independent legislature member is criticizing a plan from the Alberta government that would give oil companies a royalty credit for cleaning up their old wells.Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes,...
Feb 09, 2023
Tax increase on alcohol to take effect April 2023
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The cost of liquor is set to rise in just a couple of months.Effective April 1, 2023, the Government of Canada will introduce a 6.3 per cent tax increase on alcohol products.Statist...
Feb 09, 2023
Building permit values decreased in January
Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values decreased in January, with 61 approved permits valued at $4.8 million, compared with 55 permits issued in January 2022 worth $5.6 million...
Feb 06, 2023
Update on Alberta’s energy sector: Minister Guthrie
Energy Minister Pete Guthrie issued the following statement Monday on January's energy sector update and the future of Alberta's energy sector:"Alberta's energy sector is incredibly resilient and is p...
Jan 30, 2023
Province claims red tape reduction has saved businesses $2.1 billion
The Government of Alberta says it is making good on its promise to reduce regulatory requirements for businesses.As outlined in the province's 2021-22 Red Tape Reduction Annual Report, more than 27 pe...
Jan 30, 2023
Market Watch: January 27
Big PictureCorporate Earnings Take Centre Stage; BoC Hits Pause After Quarter-Point Hike Wall and Bay streets closed sharply higher on Monday, fueled by surging tech stocks as investors looked forward...
Jan 27, 2023
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology named one of Canada's Top 10 Research Colleges
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has announced it has been named in the top 10 of Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges according to Research Infosource Inc. College officials say the continue...
Jan 26, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic among top 50 research polytechnics and colleges in Canada
Officials with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) have announced the institution has been ranked 38th on Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges 2022 list by Research Infosource Inc. The ranking highlights that in ...
Jan 26, 2023
First phase of twinning Highway 11 project complete
The provincial government announced on Wednesday the completion of the first phase of their Highway 11 twinning project, including two roundabouts, south of the Town of Sylvan Lake.Members of the Albe...
Jan 25, 2023
Advancing hydrogen use in transportation
Alberta's government says it is seeking input on developing hydrogen fuelling stations to help support future low-emission transportation needs.The government says Alberta is currently the largest hyd...
Jan 25, 2023