Business & Economy

Alberta’s health and life sciences sector gets federal funding boost

More than $5.5 million in federal funding through Western Economic Diversification Canada has been announced to help Alberta firms introduce new health and medical products for market. In a release, t...

Dec 18, 2020

Red Deer County writes off $1.8 million in bad debt

Red Deer County council has approved a recommendation to write off over $1.8 million in bad debt expenses due to uncollectable property taxes from oil and gas properties in 2020.County officials say t...

Dec 17, 2020

Federal plan to increase hydrogen use focuses on regional hubs

The federal government has announced a plan to increase the use of hydrogen as a low-carbon fuel to help meet its climate targets.Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan says the clean-burning fuel ...

Dec 16, 2020

Ottawa announces $185 million to help Albertans re-enter the workforce

EDMONTON - The federal government is giving support to Albertans to help them develop the skills needed to find jobs.Federal Minister of Employment and Workforce Development Carla Qualtrough announced...

Dec 16, 2020

Worked from home this year? CRA allowing employees to claim up to $400 tax deduction

The Canada Revenue Agency says it is introducing a simplified process to claim up to $400 in office expenses for Canadians working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.The process will allow employe...

Dec 16, 2020

Blackfalds Bulldogs announce season ticket waiting list

Central Alberta's newest junior hockey team is giving fans a chance to get on board right in time for the holiday season. The Bulldogs will hit the ice for their first season in the Alberta Junior Hoc...

Dec 16, 2020

Downtown Business Association welcomes four new board members

The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) is welcoming four new members to their Board of Directors. The following individuals will join existing members Dulcie Timmons, Julie Oliver, Kathryn H...

Dec 16, 2020

Central Alberta home sales in November higher than last year

There's more positive news in the local housing market as the number of units sold and their average sale prices are up from last year throughout the region.According to the latest stats released by C...

Dec 15, 2020

Building permits up in November

Building permit applications increased in quantity and value in November, according to The City of Red Deer. Total permit values continue to rise over the previous year, rising from $114.7 million fro...

Dec 15, 2020

Distillers cheer expanded take-out cocktail options in Alberta

EDMONTON - Canadian and Albertan distilled spirits manufacturers are raising a glass to Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis' (AGLC) decision to allow for more at-home drink drink options for Alberta...

Dec 15, 2020