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Central Alberta Older Adult Employment Strategy Assessment Project full report released
The final report for the Central Alberta Older Adult Employment Strategy Assessment Project has been released. Beginning in April 2023, the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre and the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce conducted the project, funded by the provincial and federal governments and administered by...
Apr 18, 2024
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retrofitting building
Carnival Cinemas applies to rezone for residential development
Carnival Cinemas has a new vision in mind for their location in Red Deer's Capstone neighbourhood. City council passed first reading on Monday to amend the Land Use Bylaw and the Capstone Area Redevelopment Plan to rezone 5402 47 Street from CAP-TD Capstone Taylor Drive District to CAP-PR Capstone Primarily Residential...
Apr 18, 2024
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Highlights And Areas Of Concern
Red Deer District Chamber responds to federal budget
The Red Deer and District Chamber says it has reviewed the federal budget and despite a few bright spots, says there are no efforts to boost productivity and innovation in the country which the organization says is sorely needed for economic growth. Scott Robinson CEO for the Red Deer District Chamber commented, "...
Apr 17, 2024
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"building a Central Alberta Carbon Hub"
Red Deerians learn about carbon capture and waste-to-energy initiatives in region at Chamber luncheon
At a Red Deer & District Chamber luncheon on Tuesday, guests learnt about sustainable energy initiatives taking place in the region, particularly in carbon capture storage (CCS) and waste-to-energy (WTE). Held at the River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, speakers included Sean Collins, Chief Executive Officer of...
Apr 16, 2024
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Market Watch: April 12
This week's highlightsGlobal equities trade lower as risks begin to pile upYields push new highs as rate cut expectations unwindBank of Canada holds rate steady, says it's more confident in inflation easingHigher gas and rents keep U.S. inflation elevated, likely delaying Fed rate cutsEuropean Central Bank holds rates ...
Apr 16, 2024
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157 Units Sold In March
March brings a rise in Red Deer home sales
Red Deer home sales saw an increase in March when compared to the month before and the same month last year.According to the latest Market Update from Central Alberta Realtors Association, there were 157 units sold in March, up from 110 units sold in February, and 147 units sold in March 2023.Year-to-date numbers show ...
Apr 15, 2024
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7.0 per cent
March sees slight increase in Red Deer region's unemployment rate
There was a slight rise in the Red Deer region's unemployment rate last month, but the rate is still lower than in March of last year.According to the latest figures from Statistics Canada, the Red Deer region's unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent last month, up slightly from 6.9 per cent in February, but still lower th...
Apr 15, 2024
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learning and helping
Safe Harbour hosts free customizable workshops for businesses and interested residents
Safe Harbour is offering customizable workshops for businesses and interested individuals to learn about homelessness, addictions, and ways they can help. The organization, currently running the temporary homeless shelter on Cannery Row along with many other services, began offering the workshops a few months ago to en...
Apr 14, 2024
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speed connectivity
Red Deer County shares plans to increase broadband services for residents with new funding
Officials gathered in Red Deer County on Wednesday to discuss their plans for the $8 million investment into broadband services and increased speed connectivity for roughly 1,200 households. In early March, the provincial and federal governments announced a $112 million investment in the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Provincial Politics
Entry to housing market feels out of reach for 76% of non-owners: CIBC poll
A new poll done for CIBC says 76 per cent of Canadians who don't own a property say entry to the housing market feels out of reach.The bank says the online survey done in February found that 70 per cent of non-owners cited overpriced markets as one of the main barriers to achieving their homeownership goal, while 63 pe...
Apr 11, 2024
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