Category Archives: Business
Sylvan Lake's new Vehicle for Hire Bylaw creates path for ridesharing companies
An updated Vehicle for Hire Bylaw should pave the way for more ridesharing opportunities to enter the Sylvan Lake market.Town council passed third reading of the bylaw this week, upgrading the one app...
Nov 18, 2022
Calgary Board of Education partners with Olds College
Olds College of Agriculture Technology is teaming up with the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) to bring agriculture technology classes to Calgary high school students. Offered through the College's du...
Nov 18, 2022
Average Red Deer rental rates in October higher than last year
Despite a small drop in the average rent for a one bedroom unit in Red Deer last month, average rents for both one and two bedrooms units are still higher when compared to last year.According to the l...
Nov 16, 2022
No plans to hike minimum wage, says gov't, as Red Deer's living wage rises 14%
The living wage in Red Deer is now $19.65 per hour, according to new numbers from the Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN).A living wage is defined as the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover the...
Nov 16, 2022
Alberta promoting investment opportunities with Texas
Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally will travel to Texas Nov.16-18 to promote Alberta as a destination of choice for business investment. Government officials say Minister Na...
Nov 15, 2022
Home sales rise in Red Deer last month
Red Deer home sales saw an increase last month when compared to the month before and the same month last year.According to the Central Alberta Realtors Association (CARA), there were 142 units sold in...
Nov 15, 2022
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo brings Agri-Business to Red Deer
One of the top farm equipment shows in North America has been deemed a big success this year.According to Krissy Fidler, SHow Operations Manager for Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, held at Westerner Park i...
Nov 14, 2022
Province says funding boost cuts industrial emissions
Provincial government officials say the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund is helping Alberta's industrial sector reduce emissions and stay competitive.Alberta's TIER system is ...
Nov 14, 2022
Legends made at 48th Canadian Finals Rodeo
The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and Westerner Park are celebrating a successful CFR 48. Officials from both organizations say it was an exceptional year, exceeding all three previou...
Nov 14, 2022 (Wild Wood Imagery)
Growing stronger: farmers at Agri-Trade innovate and adapt to global industry challenges
From increasing costs, governmental regulations, and environmental changes, it's undeniable that Canadian farmers have gone through their fair share of unique challenges over the past few years. Howev...
Nov 09, 2022