Business & Economy

More than half of Alberta small businesses open, but sales remain low: CFIB

More than half of Alberta's small businesses are now fully open after closing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but sales remain low, according to a new survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Bu...

Jun 16, 2020

Andy Metzger Appointed CEO of EQUS

Innisfail-based EQUS has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Andy Metzger takes over in the role starting July 1 with the retirement of current CEO Patricia Bourne."Andy's appointment is the resul...

Jun 16, 2020

Canada Emergency Response Benefit extended for eight weeks

Eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been extended."Even as we start to reopen, a lot of people still need this support to pay their bills while they look for work," Prime ...

Jun 16, 2020

Migrant workers hold virtual rally seeking full immigration status

TORONTO - A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally Sunday that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately extend full immigration status for all non-permanent residents. The...

Jun 14, 2020

Liberals look at buying distressed buildings to save stock of affordable housing

soOTTAWA - A new analysis of the country's stock of affordable housing suggests the Liberals' decade-long strategy to provide more of it is starting in a deeper hole than previously thought, and may b...

Jun 14, 2020

Oil and gas sector seeks payroll relief plan from feds

There's a plea for financial help from the oil and gas sector, which is asking the federal government to introduce a payroll relief plan.An opinion piece published Monday in the Financial Post says it...

Jun 12, 2020

National report reveals Red Deer rents most affordable in Canada

Red Deer is one of the most affordable cities to rent in across Canada.A new report from rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting shows Red Deer rents are down monthly and yearly as the COVID-...

Jun 12, 2020

Alberta officially ends agency created to launch green rebates and programs

EDMONTON - Alberta is officially turning out the lights on Energy Efficiency Alberta (EEA), an agency created by the former NDP government to promote green initiatives and home rebates.Grant Hunter, a...

Jun 11, 2020

Stephan: Second stage of relaunch serves Albertans well

I am thrilled Stage 2 of Alberta's Relaunch strategy has been accelerated both in timing and scope. In timing, Stage 2 has been moved forward a week from June 19, to now commence this Friday. In scope...

Jun 11, 2020

Mayor Veer issues statement on downtown economic viability

On Wednesday, Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer issued the following statement on behalf of City Council in response to downtown economic sustainability. --- Our community is facing unprecedented challenges, n...

Jun 10, 2020