Business & Economy

Indigenous group says Trans Mountain bid could be ready next week

CALGARY - An Indigenous-led group says it will soon be ready to make a bid for majority ownership of the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline currently owned by the federal government.The group, call...

Jul 03, 2019

Nova Gas Transmission adding more than just a pipeline to Clearwater County

The Edson Mainline Expansion Project, which will become part of the existing 24,000 kilometre Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. system, is currently under regulatory review with the National Energy Board.Nov...

Jul 03, 2019

Global boom in natural gas is undermining climate change action: report

OTTAWA - The Global Energy Monitor says an international boom in liquefied natural gas exports is undermining global efforts to stop climate change and Canada is one of the industry's biggest pla...

Jul 02, 2019

Kitten lives after night in macaque enclosure at Discovery Wildlife Park

Cats are said to have nine lives and one in central Alberta is proving that in a whole new way. Doug Bos, owner of Wildlife Discovery Park, says if you'd asked him what would happen to a kitten put in...

Josh Hall Jun 28, 2019 This kitten, now named Monkey, was found inside the Japanese snow macaque enclosure at Wildlife Discovery Park on Thursday morning. (Discovery Wildlife Park)

Submit a nomination for the Business of the Year Awards

It's that time of year again, when we begin the process of recognizing the vitality and entrepreneurship of our business community through the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce annual Busine...

Jun 27, 2019

Report: China bans all Canadian meat imports

OTTAWA - A report in a Quebec newspaper says China has suspended all Canadian meat exports in a dramatic escalation of its diplomatic dispute with Canada over the December arrest of Huawei executive M...

Jun 25, 2019

Home sales continue to trail last year’s pace

This year continues to be a slower one for the local real estate market.According to the Central Alberta Realtors Association (CARA), MLS residential sales numbered 398 units last month, down 7.4% fro...

Jun 24, 2019

Regional approach to economic development revealed

Local municipalities have partnered with Alberta's Ministry of Labour and Immigration to develop a new tool to get more people working.The goal of the Regional Labour Force Profile is to provide super...

Jun 21, 2019

Market Watch: June 21

Big PictureFed Holds Steady, But Rate Cuts Expected Later This YearThe Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday but signaled rate cuts in the months ahead were a real possi...

Jun 21, 2019

Province introduces bill to help newcomers get their work credentials recognized

EDMONTON - Alberta is bringing in new rules to ensure that foreign-trained professionals get speedy action as they seek to get accreditation to work.Labour Minister Jason Copping says too many newcome...

Jun 19, 2019