The Alberta government says it is working to enhance supply chains between Edmonton and the Port of Prince Rupert in order to get more products to new markets. Provincial officials say the Port of Prince Rupert, which is operated by the Prince Rupert Port Authority, is of strategic interest to Alberta's trade with othe...

Mattress Mattress in Gasoline Alley (145 Leva Avenue) and Red Deer (2310 50 Avenue) is inviting dads to take part in their Father's Day Pillow Fight on June 16.Up to 1,000 dads and 2,000 kids will take part in what the company calls the first event of its kind in Canada.What's more is the company is giving away $100,00...

OTTAWA, ON - Canada's unemployment rate continued its upward climb in May, rising slightly to 6.2 per cent as opportunities became harder to find for prospective jobseekers.Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey showed the economy added 27,000 jobs last month - too modest of a gain to keep the unemployment rate...

WestJet has a new lowest-cost option known as UltraBasic.The new rate, which replaces the basic fare, does not allow for carry-on bags, unless a customer is flying on a long-haul flight. Seats together are also not guaranteed and UltraBasic ticket holders will be the last to board the plane.UltraBasic does not allow fo...

Building permit values in the city of Red Deer decreased in May, with 92 issued permits valued at $5.7 million, compared with 104 permits issued in May 2023 worth $7.8 million. However, year-to-date values remain higher in 2024, with current values at $56.9 million, compared with $35 million at this time last year. Cit...

Business Link, a provincial support organization for entrepreneurs, is excited to announce the launch of its newest initiative, the Business Launch Program, aimed at fostering entrepreneurial success by offering essential guidance, resources, and fundamental business principles to prospective entrepreneurs. Officials s...

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years today, marking a major turning point in its fight against inflation. The central bank's key interest rate now stands at 4.75 per cent, down from five per cent. In prepared remarks ahead of a press conference, governor Tiff Macklem s...

BILD Central Alberta has announced the winners of its 2024 Awards for Excellence in Housing.There are 41 recipients, including for the Industry Icon Award given to Marty Bruin.The 2024 President's Awards were presented to Carlo Vleeming, Pamela Der, Koralyn Lemmon and Carl Sauve.A Red Deer home built by Sorento Custom ...

The Red Deer District Chamber has announced its Red Deer Homeless Foundation Community Transition meeting, set to take place at the Golden Circle on June 11, 2024. Chamber officials say the event follows the completion of their comprehensive Homelessness Task Force Report. Red Deer District Chamber CEO Scott Robinson n...

This week's highlights Equity markets give up some gains despite steady U.S. inflation Sovereign bonds move higher following U.S. PCE reading Canadian economy misses first-quarter growth forecast; April GDP likely up 0.3% U.S. economic growth revised lower for first quarter IMF raises China economic growth forecasts In...