Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Ottawa finalizes methane reduction deals with Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C.
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is finalizing deals with three provinces on reducing emissions of a potent greenhouse gas. Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says proposals by Sas...
Nov 05, 2020
Gasoline Alley Farmers' Market opening soon
Red Deer's first indoor year-round farmers' market will be opening to the public for a soft launch later this month.The Gasoline Alley Farmers' Market will open its doors on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sund...
Nov 05, 2020
Hundreds of coal mining jobs to end as power company switches to natural gas
CALGARY - Alberta power producer TransAlta Corp. says it will end operations at its Highvale thermal coal mine west of Edmonton by the end of 2021 as it switches to natural gas at all of its operated ...
Nov 04, 2020
Feds announce $100 million for 'green' jobs in Alberta that fight climate change
OTTAWA, ONT. -- The Canadian government is providing a bundle of money to Alberta, during what it calls the "economically challenging time caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic." However, the money i...
Nov 02, 2020
Alberta's quarantine pilot project for international travellers now underway
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Those entering the province through one of two ports of entry will be able to reach their destination much sooner thanks to a new quarantine pilot project.The provincial and federal g...
Nov 02, 2020
MARKET WATCH: Oct. 30, 2020
Big Picture Markets Drop Sharply Over Surging Coronavirus Cases, Looming Election U.S. and Canadian stocks have continued their sharp sell-off in what is shaping up to be the markets' worst week since...
Oct 30, 2020
COVID fails to ground high spirits at Red Deer Regional Airport
Despite a battered economy and worsening COVID-19 conditions across the country, the CEO of Red Deer Regional Airport says YQF is still poised for growth moving forward.Graham Ingham admits, however, ...
Oct 30, 2020
City required to create registry for petroleum tanks
The City of Red Deer is now responsible for creating and managing a registry system for petroleum tanks.This comes after the Alberta Safety Codes Council mandated last June that municipalities would t...
Oct 29, 2020
Red Deer company called upon to handle blown out gas well in India
The blowout of a major gas well in India this spring led to a call for help from a Red Deer-based company for its equipment and expertise.Piston Well Services - described as a leader in snubbing and h...
Oct 28, 2020
Red Deer County touts popularity of Junction 42
Red Deer County officials say commercial and recreational travellers are flocking to its commercial area at intersection of Hwy 2 and 42.The county says it has now recorded 100,000 visits to the Junct...
Oct 28, 2020