Business & Economy

Alberta Securities Commission releases top investment risks and scams to watch out for in 2021

The Albertans, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has released its list of the top investment risks and possible scams to look out for in 2021."We want to empower and inform Albertans to make the...

Jan 08, 2021

WestJet puts 1,000 workers on leave, citing government's 'Incoherent' policy

The CEO of WestJet Airlines Ltd. is laying the blame squarely on "incoherent" policy from Ottawa as his carrier cuts staff and flights in response to new COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers r...

Jan 08, 2021

Red Deer unemployment rate dips below 10%

The unemployment rate for the Red Deer region slipped to 9.6 per cent in December, according to numbers released Friday by Statistics Canada. That's down from 10.4 per cent in November 2020 and three ...

Jan 08, 2021

Kenney to update Albertans on COVID-19 restrictions

The Alberta government is set to announce today its review of current COVID-19 rules, but Premier Jason Kenney has indicated little will change.Kenney will join Dr. Deena Hinshaw for Thursday's COVID-...

Jan 07, 2021

Kenney says he can't guarantee all COVID restrictions will be lifted next week

EDMONTON, AB - Premier Jason Kenney says he can't guarantee all of the public health measures and restrictions introduced in November and December as COVID-19 cases spiked in the province will be lift...

Jan 07, 2021

TC Energy invites bids for Keystone pipeline space as plans advance for Keystone XL

CALGARY - The Calgary company building the Keystone XL pipeline is inviting oil shippers to bid for capacity expected to be made available when it opens in about two years despite a vow by the incomin...

Jan 06, 2021

Canadian grocery prices to rise in 2021: report

LETHBRIDGE, AB - While some remain cautiously optimistic for a better 2021, your wallet won't like what is coming when it comes to grocery expenses. The 2021 Canada's Food Price Report has been releas...

Dec 31, 2020

Town of Ponoka, Chamber of Commerce partner to help local businesses create online stores

The Town of Ponoka is excited to partner with the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce and join them in helping local businesses participate in the Digital Main Street ShopHERE powered by Google pr...

Dec 23, 2020

NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season

The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials.The season wo...

Dec 19, 2020

Trans Mountain shuts down pipeline expansion project to address worker safety

Trans Mountain says it is shutting down construction on its pipeline expansion project until early January for safety reasons.Officials from the company and the Canada Energy Regulator said Wednesday ...

Dec 18, 2020