Business & Economy

Pattison Media introduces Dynamic Ad Insertion, enhancing value to advertisers

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Pattison Media is excited to announce the Western Canadian rollout of Dynamic Ad Insertion capability through the Audio Velocity platform of National Sales Partner, Canadian Broadcast...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 13, 2021

WestJet extends sun-flight suspensions until June 4

WestJet today announced it will extend its temporary suspension of international sun flights to destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean until June 4, 2021."We are extending our suspension with the cl...

Apr 13, 2021

Province puts up another $350M in pandemic relief for small business

EDMONTON - The Alberta government is making another $350 million available to help small and mid-sized businesses that have seen revenues decline by at least 30 per cent because of public health restr...

Apr 13, 2021

City moves to accommodate patios

Following this week's provincially-mandated closure of indoor dining in Alberta, The City of Red Deer is working with local establishments when it comes to outdoor patios.Patios installed on private p...

Apr 09, 2021

Red Deer unemployment rate 10.1% for March

The unemployment rate for the Red Deer region last month came in at 10.1 per cent, according to the latest numbers released Friday. That's up slightly from 9.9 per cent in February and essentially on ...

Apr 09, 2021

Alberta “well on its way” to meeting red tape reduction promise

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government says it's living up to its promise to reduce red tape. Minister of Red Tape Reduction Grant Hunter introduced Bill 62: Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021...

Apr 08, 2021

Chamber's Breakfast with MPs highlights growing concern with Canada's debt

Dozens of members from the local business community were joined virtually by municipal and provincial politicians Thursday morning to hear of both hope and concern for Alberta's and Canada's future.Th...

Apr 08, 2021

Energy exports from Alberta up in February: ATB Financial

ATB Financial says the latest international merchandise trade numbers show Alberta's foreign exports rose by eight per cent ($665.6 million) in February compared to the month before, and by six per ce...

Apr 08, 2021

Global oil demand on the rise: ATB Financial

Average annual global oil consumption will rise by 5.5 million barrels per day in 2021 compared to last year, according to the Short-Term Energy Outlook released by the U.S. Energy Information Adminis...

Apr 07, 2021

Return to Step 1 restrictions angers business owners

The return to Step 1 of Alberta's "A Path Forward" relaunch strategy comes as another tough blow for business owners.Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday that as of Friday, restaurants must close to in-p...

Apr 07, 2021