Business & Economy

'Soft' hiring climate expected in Red Deer to finish 2020

Red Deer area employers expect a soft hiring climate for the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey,"Survey data reveals that 17% of employers plan to ...

Sep 08, 2020

$6.3 million announced to improve green construction practices in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government is pumping funding into the province to allow for research into green and energy-efficient construction.Minister of Economic Development Mlanie Joly announced g...

Sep 04, 2020

Red Deer sees small drop in unemployment rate

The Red Deer Region's unemployment rate came in slightly lower last month when compared to the month before.According to Statistics Canada, the local jobless rate in August was 12.9 per cent, down fro...

Sep 04, 2020

Push on for Alberta bottle depots to accept cannabis containers for refunds

EDMONTON - The group that oversees bottle depots in Alberta says people should be allowed to drop off cannabis containers and get a small refund just as they do for bottles and cans.The Alberta Bottle...

Sep 03, 2020

New partnership promises economic opportunity for Métis region

CALGARY - A newly formed partnership aims to allow for a collaborative exploration of economic opportunities within the Mtis Homeland in Southern Alberta.Calgary-based Steel River Group Inc. announced...

Sep 02, 2020

Canadian families spending more on taxes than housing, food and clothing combined: Fraser Institute

The Fraser Institute has released a new report showing the average Canadian family spent more than 42 per cent of its income on taxes in 2019-more than housing, food and clothing costs combined."Taxes...

Sep 02, 2020

Peavey Industries converting its Ontario stores to single brand

Red Deer-based Peavey Industries LP has announced the repositioning of its two flagship retail banners into one, with the conversion of TSC Stores, located solely in Ontario, into Peavey Mart stores.C...

Sep 01, 2020

City tackling "ambitious objectives" created for Downtown Red Deer

City council gave final approval Monday to the first of three amendments to Red Deer's Land Use Bylaw, all of which are aimed at creating a healthier downtown.The first, which went through public hear...

Aug 31, 2020

Calfrac warns of takeover by US rival

CALGARY - Calfrac Well Services Ltd. says a U.S. competitor urging shareholders to reject its recapitalization plan is a ``wolf in sheep's clothing'' whose real goal is a corporate takeover.The debt-l...

Aug 31, 2020

Alcohol shopping made easy by app developed in Red Deer

A local technology startup providing alcohol delivery in Red Deer is enjoying some early success in the business community.Doortender is an online liquor store and the first of its kind in Alberta. It...

Aug 31, 2020