Business & Economy

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 15

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to begin 9:15 a.m. MT. (...

Apr 15, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)

Local malter supplies key ingredients for award winning beers

To brew great beer you need great ingredients. And that's exactly what a local malt supplier is doing. Red Shed Malting is celebrating the fact that their products were used in several local brews rec...

Apr 14, 2020 (Photo: Red Shed Malting)

Red Deer city council approves tax deadline extension

All property owners in Red Deer now have until September 30 to pay their taxes after city council approved a deadline extension during their meeting on Tuesday.Council agreed to extend the property ta...

Apr 14, 2020

Local restaurants taking part in national TakeoutDay campaign

Nearly a dozen Red Deer restaurants will be joining countless others across the country in what is being described as an historic move to save the food service industry in Canada.Several hundred resta...

Apr 14, 2020

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 14

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to...

Apr 14, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)

‘Business Link’ offers advice to small business during pandemic

The provincial and federal governments say small businesses can seek free advice, coaching and information on COVID-19 resources and supports. Business Link will serve as a one-stop shop to help small...

Apr 09, 2020

Temporary regulation changes to help keep supply chain moving

Alberta is temporarily modifying some regulations for truck drivers and railway operators to protect the supply chain and ensure Canadians can access necessities like medical supplies, groceries and f...

Apr 09, 2020 (CHAT News file photo)

Market Watch: April 9

Big PictureN.A. Markets Gain Ground on Optimism That Pandemic Could Be Slowing It was a strong start to the week as markets rallied Monday on early signs that lockdowns in the U.S. and Europe may be h...

Apr 09, 2020

Government announces infrastructure plan to get Albertans working during pandemic

The Alberta government says it is allocating almost $2 billion from the 2020 Capital Plan to get thousands of Albertans back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Jason Kenney and cabinet mins...

Apr 09, 2020 (Government of Alberta)

Red Deer unemployment surpasses 10% for March

Canadian unemployment numbers have been released for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.The unemployment rate for the Red Deer region rose to 10.2 per cent in March, up from 8.6 i...

Apr 09, 2020