Business & Economy

Schweitzer unveils $75M Innovation and Growth Strategy

Alberta's plan to bring investment back to the province is highlighted by a $75-million Investment and Growth Strategy that will be led by the recently created Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation...

Sep 17, 2020

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on schedule and on budget after one year, says CEO

CALGARY - A year after construction was allowed to restart on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, it's chief executive says it is on budget and on schedule for completion by the end of 2022.In an i...

Sep 15, 2020

Kenney says cross-country Energy East pipeline remains a possibility

CALGARY - Alberta's premier says new federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole was just stating the obvious when he indicated the Energy East pipeline project was off the table in a conversation with t...

Sep 15, 2020

Indoor Farmers Market set to open in November

Central Albertans will soon have the chance to enjoy locally made products year round at an indoor farmers market nearing completion.The Gasoline Alley Indoor Farmers Market is set to open in November...

Sep 15, 2020

Council makes 'pro-business move' by not limiting height at Baymont property

Despite a substantial amount of pushback from a neighbouring seniors condominium, there will be no height maximum for the owners of the Baymont Inn & Suites at their subdivided downtown property.T...

Sep 15, 2020

Schweitzer remains optimistic for Alberta’s economic future

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Unemployment numbers released earlier this month showed improvement in Alberta.The jobless rate for the province during the month of August was 11.8 percent. That was a drop from the ...

Sep 13, 2020

Westerner Park working to regain community’s trust

Westerner Park discussed their work to learn from past failures and move forward as the organization held its Annual General Meeting Wednesday evening at the Harvest Centre. The issues that have plagu...

Sep 09, 2020

Six First Nations in Alberta acquire equity stake in $1.5-billion power plant project

CALGARY - The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) has announced its first commitment to provide a loan guarantee to a consortium of six Alberta First Nations to enable their participat...

Sep 09, 2020

Aurora Cannabis appoints new CEO

EDMONTON - Aurora Cannabis has appointed Miguel Martin as its new CEO, the company announced today. Martin takes over from executive chairman and interim CEO Michael Singer.The company, which is build...

Sep 08, 2020

2020 Business of the Year finalists announced

The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2020 Business of the Year Awards finalists. An independent adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected 15 fina...

Sep 08, 2020