Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Alberta cuts energy war room budget due to COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta's $30-million-a-year energy war room is drastically cutting its budget because of COVID-19.The province announced late Monday that the Canadian Energy Centre is reducing its current operating ...
Mar 30, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, centre, addresses attendees at a press conference to announce the launch of the Canadian Energy Centre at SAIT in Calgary, Alberta, Dec. 11, 2019. (Canadian Press)
How to better secure your business during COVID-19
The Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre is offering tips for businesses looking to make their properties more securing during the COVID-19 pandemic."As businesses close and are sending staff home,...
Mar 28, 2020
Girl Guide cookies available at Save-on-Foods
Save-On-Foods is sending boxes of Girl Guides of Canada's famous chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies to all 175 of its Save-On-Foods and Urban Fare locations to sell the cookies on behalf of Girl G...
Mar 28, 2020
More non-essential businesses to close in Alberta, effective immediately
The Government of Alberta will now enforce a greater range of mandatory closures in relation to COVID-19.As announced by Premier Jason Kenney on Friday, all non-essential retail stores must now close....
Mar 27, 2020
Federal government boosting payroll subsidy
The federal government has boosted the wage subsidy it announced last week that would fund 10 per cent of wages for small- and medium-sized businesses that qualify.The wage subsidy has been increased ...
Mar 27, 2020
Report: COVID-19 will have long-lasting effects on Canadian economy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report from the Conference Board of Canada predicts that the COVID-19 impact will impact the county's economy for years to come."In comparison with our baseline scenario, the bi...
Mar 26, 2020 Downtown Lethbridge, taken March 25, 2020. (Lethbridge News Now)
County paving way for commercial development on airport lands
Red Deer County Council has cleared the way for the development of retail stores and automotive dealerships near Red Deer Regional Airport.On Tuesday, council passed second and third readings of a Lan...
Mar 25, 2020
Tourism Red Deer encouraging local operators to stay connected during pandemic
Tourism Red Deer is encouraging tourism operators to stay in contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.The organization recently announced they're working hard to filter industry-specific content to their ...
Mar 25, 2020
Alberta small business confidence falls to all-time-low amid COVID-19 pandemic: CFIB
Confidence among small businesses in Alberta has reached an all-time low, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).The organization released its March Business Barometer on ...
Mar 25, 2020
London Drugs announces dedicated shopping hours for frontline workers, first responders
London Drugs is announcing dedicated shopping hours for those working on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 in Red Deer. Starting today (March 25), London Drugs is offering all healthcare wo...
Mar 25, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)