Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Chamber hosting virtual chat with Red Deer MPs
Central Albertans are invited to take part in a virtual conversation next month exploring Alberta's and Canada's future.Hosted by the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce, "Coffee Break with the ...
Mar 10, 2021
Gasoline Alley hotel granted tax payment relief by Red Deer County
Red Deer County is extending help to a local hotel in need of some during tough times. Council voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve a request by Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham to use the c...
Mar 09, 2021
First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement
EDMONTON - Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to federa...
Mar 09, 2021
Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B
EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says taxpayers won't be on the hook for much more beyond $1.3 billion already committed to the defunct Keystone XL pipeline. Travis Toews did not provide specific...
Mar 09, 2021
Ideas for improvements to Red Deer's Land Use Bylaw
The City of Red Deer is embarking on a review of Red Deer's Land Use Bylaw. Local businesses and community members are invited to share input on changes they would like to see incorporated to the byla...
Mar 09, 2021
City encourages downtown businesses to apply for seasonal patio
As warmer summer months draw near, The City of Red Deer is accepting applications for its seasonal patio program. Downtown businesses are encouraged to apply for a seasonal patio, which allows restaur...
Mar 08, 2021
MARKET WATCH: March 5, 2021
Big Picture Tech Stocks Volatile as Concerns Persist Over Rising Yields, Inflation It was a strong start to the week as the S&P 500 surged Monday in its strongest single-day rally since June. All ...
Mar 05, 2021
Chamber panel looks at current state and future of Alberta's economy
The future of Alberta's economy was the topic of a virtual panel hosted Thursday by the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce.J. Angus Watt, the Managing Director of Angus Watt Advisory Group and ...
Mar 04, 2021
Sunterra Market opening soon at Bower Place
An Alberta-based market will be making its debut this month at Bower Place Shopping Centre.Sunterra Market's grand opening is slated for March 16, and their website says this will create 130 new part ...
Mar 04, 2021
Building permit values down in February
Despite an equal number of building permits being issued last month when compared to February of last year, their value is still lower.According to the latest stats, officials with the City of Red Dee...
Mar 02, 2021