Business & Economy

Alberta to bring in bill in fall to help First Nations invest in energy projects

EDMONTON - Alberta will bring in legislation this fall to create a Crown corporation backstopped by $1 billion to help First Nations invest in major energy projects like pipelines.Premier Jason Kenney...

Jun 11, 2019

Slow hiring climate anticipated for Red Deer region

RED DEER- Area employers expect a slow hiring climate for the third quarter of 2019, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.Survey data reveals that 10% of employers plan to h...

Jun 11, 2019

Applications open for pitch-ready business projects at Edge Investment Forum

Good news for local entrepreneurs in search of investors for their business ideas.Applications for pitch-ready projects are now open for the next Edge Investment Forum, happening Oct. 30, 2019 at West...

Jun 10, 2019 Brandi Buss, owner of Beeleive Lifestyle and Apparel

Market Watch: June 2, 2019

Big Picture Hopes of Fed Rate Cuts Spurs Market Rally After a rough two weeks-marked by increasing pessimism over an expanding trade war and waning growth, North American markets got a much-needed jol...

Jun 07, 2019

Red Deer unemployment rate jumps in May

RED DEER- The Red Deer and area unemployment rate climbed to 7.5% in May, a full percentage point from 6.5% in April.The Alberta unemployment remained unchanged at 6.7%.Nationally, Stats Canada says t...

Jun 07, 2019

Building permit values rise in May, but slower year continues

RED DEER- Building permit values nearly doubled in May compared to April but still trailed last year.The value of May permits was just over $15,000,000, according to The City of Red Deer.Commercial pe...

Jun 06, 2019

Senate committee says oil tanker ban off B.C. targets Alberta, divides country

OTTAWA - A Senate committee says the Trudeau government's bill to ban oil tanker traffic off British Columbia's northern coast will divide the country, inflame separatist sentiment...

Jun 05, 2019

Province tables bill to allow municipalities to provide tax breaks

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is introducing amendments to the Municipal Government Act with the goal of helping municipalities attract investment and development.Bill 7, the Municipal Gove...

Jun 04, 2019

Local municipalities watching recycling industry challenges closely

The City of Lacombe's decision to end curbside recycling pickup highlights the difficulty municipalities are experiencing in light of significant challenges for Canada's recycling industry.Those chall...

Jun 04, 2019

Market Watch: May 31, 2019

Big Picture Markets Volatile As Trade and Growth Concerns U.S. stocks flipped between small gains and losses on Thursday, ending slightly up for the day, while it was a third straight losing session f...

May 31, 2019