Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Deadline approaches for Alberta grant for small and medium enterprises impacted by COVID-19
EDMONTON, AB. -- In an effort to support businesses affected by public health measures introduced in April 2021, a spring grant application period opened April 23, for COVID aid funding. Applications ...
May 18, 2021

Red Deer Chamber to offer COVID rapid testing kits
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and Government of Alberta to prove COVID-19 rapid testing kits to local businesses and non-profit orga...
May 17, 2021

MARKET WATCH: May 14, 2021
Big Picture N.A. Markets Decline as Inflation Fears Mount Wall Street indexes closed lower Monday as inflation fears drove investors away from technology-heavy growth stocks in favour of cyclicals, wh...
May 14, 2021

Alberta announces $2M grant program for live music events
The provincial government says a new $2 million grant program will help Alberta's live music professionals through the pandemic and help venues find creative solutions to support musicians.The Stabili...
May 14, 2021

Westerner Park CEO says City bailout gives taxpayers 'right level of assurance'
It's been a long haul for Westerner Park officials, says CEO Mike Olesen, a day after Red Deer city council approved a $22 million aid package. The bailout, which includes a $3 million operating grant...
May 13, 2021

Alberta sees best March on record for oil production: ATB Financial
ATB Financial says the province just saw its best March on record when it comes to oil production. After pulling back in January and February, ATB Financial says the volume of daily oil production in ...
May 12, 2021

Alberta businesses and non-profits can apply for COVID rapid test kits through chambers of commerce
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is teaming with Alberta Chambers of Commerce to ensure small and medium-sized businesses have easy access to rapid COVID testing kits.Alberta is now the first ...
May 12, 2021

Council approves $22M deal to save Westerner Park
In what Mayor Tara Veer called a "generational decision," Red Deer city council approved a deal to keep financially challenged Westerner Park alive in the short-term and viable down the road. Council ...
May 11, 2021

Land Use Bylaw amendments aim to support city businesses
Red Deer city council has approved several Land Use Bylaw amendments city officials say are designed to cut back on red tape and offer additional opportunities for local businesses.An amended site exc...
May 11, 2021

Exports from Alberta spiked in March: ATB Financial
Alberta's international merchandise exports increased for the fourth month in a row in March, according to ATB Financial, posting a gain of 18 per cent ($1.7 billion) over February's total.The value o...
May 11, 2021