NEWS Headlines - Business & Economy . . .

 
Regional/Local Business and Economy
News Headlines (Past 12 months)
Headline links to snippets and summaries of news of interest to residents and visitors gleaned from a variety of resources including local media, news releases and personal knowledge.
Click on Headline link for more detail.
Also see 'Headline Links by Topic' or scroll down for 'Headline Links by Municipality'
on left side for more news categories.

JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2010   Downtown Office Tower Nears Completion
July 29, 2010   Plasco Gets Multi-Million Dollar Investment Boost
July 29, 2010   Downtown Mixed-Use Building Gets Approval
July 29, 2010   Land Deal Assists Riverside Meadows Project
July 26, 2010   Record Year for This Year's Westerner Days
July 16, 2010   Family Business Closes After 65 Years
July 16, 2010   Park Plaza Theatre Building Sold
July 15, 2010   Gasoline Alley Hotel Nears Completion
July 13, 2010   Downtown Development Gets Site Approval
July 12, 2010   New Downtown Parkade Almost Complete
July 10, 2010   Red Deer Housing Starts Double From 2009
July 10, 2010   Downtown Stanford Inn to Undergo Changes
July 8, 2010   New Development Being Built in Gasoline Alley
July 5, 2010   City Building Permits Up During First Half of Year

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2010   Prime Site Development Requires Road Changes
June 24, 2010   City Officials Address Chamber of Commerce
June 22, 2010   Jungle Farm Honoured by Governor General
June 19, 2010   Local Centre Trains Workers in Power Industry
June 18, 2010   Builder Contributes to College Building Fund
June 17, 2010   Plasco Garbage-to-Energy Plant Gets Boost
June 17, 2010   New Cafe Opens at Red Deer Airport
June 16, 2010   Apartment Vacancies Increase, Rents Decrease
June 15, 2010   College Eco Business Park Expected to Proceed
June 11, 2010   Expert Says Urgency Needed on High Speed Rail
June 11, 2010   Mixed-Use Building Plan Revealed for Prime Site
June 11, 2010   City Wal-Mart Supercentre Expected to Proceed
June 11, 2010   New Sylvan Lake Hotel Expected to Open in July
June 9, 2010   County Extends Proposed Ethanol Plant Permit
June 9, 2010   Red Deer Housing Starts Continue to Increase
June 5, 2010   Inland Cement Opens New Modern Facility
June 3, 2010   New Canyon Ski Hill Owners Continue Operation
June 3, 2010   City Residential Permits Higher Year to Date

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
May 25, 2010   Red Deer Public Market Starts 40th Season
May 21, 2010   Sylvan Lake Lakefront Homes Priciest in Canada
May 21, 2010   Green Jobs a Means to Economic Prosperity
May 21, 2010   Mid-Week Downtown Market Launched
May 21, 2010   CAEP Initiates Video Marketing for the Region
May 20, 2010   CMHC Increases Optimism for City Housing Starts
May 20, 2010   Alberta Chamber Adopts Several Red Deer Policies
May 18, 2010   Sylvan Lake Downtown Project Proposed
May 18, 2010   Residential Sales Slightly Ahead of Last Year
May 14, 2010   Industrial Park East of Lacombe Proposed
May 12, 2010   Energy Companies Donate $1 Million to RD College
May 11, 2010   Residential Construction Shows Vigor
May 6, 2010   City Promotional Film Nominated for Award
May 5, 2010   Construction of Ponoka Ag Centre Set to Start
May 4, 2010   Residential Building Permits Exceed 2009 Totals
May 4, 2010   Genivar Increases Presence in City

APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 28, 2010   Campaign Promotes Local Economy
Apr. 24, 2010   Rocky Co-op to Build at Commercial Centre
Apr. 24, 2010   Energy Companies Assist With Crimson Lake Park
Apr. 23, 2010   New Riverlands Office Building to Open Soon
Apr. 15, 2010   New Sushi Restaurant Serves Food by Train
Apr. 14, 2010   Manufacturers Like Region's Quality of Life
Apr. 13, 2010   Residential Construction Starts Up Sharply
Apr. 10, 2010   Airport Passengers Double in a Year
Apr. 8, 2010   Travelaire Story Comes to a Close
Apr. 8, 2010   Regional Home Sales Moving Up
Apr. 6, 2010   Disney Institute Coming to Red Deer
Apr. 2, 2010   City Residential Permits Almost Double Last Year
Apr. 2, 2010   City's Oldest Bowling Alley Closes

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2010   Study Shows Red Deer's Competitive Edge
Mar. 30, 2010   Proposed Innisfail Bioenergy Plant Still Alive
Mar. 27, 2010   Airport to Get New De-Icing Facility
Mar. 27, 2010   Chamber Conducts Education Challenges Survey
Mar. 25, 2010   City Could Attract More Tournaments
Mar. 25, 2010   Rail Spur Planned for Bowden Refinery
Mar. 23, 2010   Two New Hotels Under Construction South of City
Mar. 19, 2010   Springbrook Recreation Centre for Sale
Mar. 16, 2010   Unique Short Golf Course to Open in Springbrook
Mar. 13, 2010   Luxury Riverfront Development Proposed
Mar. 11, 2010   Talks Proceed for South Red Deer Development
Mar. 9, 2010   Netook Concept Plan Approved East of Olds
Mar. 8, 2010   Home Builders Optimistic at Home Show
Mar. 4, 2010   Local Family Intends to Purchase Canyon Ski Area
Mar. 3, 2010   City Housing Starts Could Increase 40%
Mar. 3, 2010   City Building Permits Up Over Last Year

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 24, 2010   Airpark Concept Proposed for Sundre Airport
Feb. 24, 2010   Municipalities Purchase Rocky Medical Clinic
Feb. 20, 2010   Local Service Company Doubling in Size
Feb. 19, 2010   Airport Reports Increase in Passenger Traffic
Feb. 19, 2010   Local Manufacturer Expands Presence Six-Fold
Feb. 13, 2010   Live-Work Units Proposed for South Development
Feb. 10, 2010   Subdivision Expansion Proceeding in Sylvan Lake
Feb. 10, 2010   Two City Hotels Change Brands
Feb. 8, 2010   Red Deer Tourism to Study Economic Impact
Feb. 6, 2010   Red Deer Chamber Adopts Nine Policies
Feb. 4, 2010    Major Attractions Proposed for Red Deer Area
Feb. 4, 2010    Chamber Hears Progress Report by RDRED
Feb. 4, 2010    New Video Promotes Central Alberta
Feb. 2, 2010   City Restaurant and Sports Lounge Approved

JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2010   Economic Groups Partner to Attract Investment
Jan. 30, 2010   Travelaire Manufacturing Plant Closes
Jan. 28, 2010   Hotel Proposed for Downtown Sylvan Lake
Jan. 26, 2010   Quinn Expanding and Renovating New Site
Jan. 21, 2010   Realtors Optimistic After Sales Rebound
Jan. 20, 2010   Plasco Energy Claims It's Still on Track
Jan. 20, 2010   Canyon Ski Hill Could Close at End of Season
Jan. 19, 2010   Commercial Plan Approved for Former County Site
Jan. 14, 2010   Another Movie Theatre Closes in City Downtown
Jan. 12, 2010   Junior Achievement Celebrates 50 Years
Jan. 12, 2010   2009 Housing Starts Down From Previous Year
Jan. 9, 2010   Capri Centre to Undergo Major Changes
Jan. 6, 2010   City Residential Permits Up in Second Half of 2009
Jan. 6, 2010   Visitors to Red Deer Area Increased 4% in 2009

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 23, 2009   Regional Airport Qualifies for More Improvements
Dec. 19, 2009   Wildlife Centre Seeks Corporate Partner
Dec. 16, 2009   Parkland Mall Plans for Sears Space Development
Dec. 15, 2009   City and Area Home Sales Rebounding
Dec. 10, 2009   Westerner Park Gets Bigger and Greener
Dec. 9, 2009   Housing Starts Continue to Improve
Dec. 9, 2009   Airport Looks to 2010 Major Improvements
Dec. 7, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Off to Great Season Start
Dec. 4, 2009   Organic Waste Facility Proposed for Lacombe
Dec. 2, 2009   Residential Building Leads November City Permits
Dec. 2, 2009   Lonkar Purchased by Schlumberger

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 27, 2009   RV Resort Plan Endorsed by Lacombe County
Nov. 25, 2009   Clive to be Terminal of Carbon Dioxide Pipeline
Nov. 25, 2009   More Stores for Sylvan Lake Development
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Partnership Recognizes Economic Activity
Nov. 19, 2009   Sustainable Downtown Ideas Explored
Nov. 18, 2009   Ponoka Area Cow Fetches $1.2 Million
Nov. 16, 2009   Agri-Trade Draw of 70,000 Suggests Optimism
Nov. 12, 2009   Agri-Trade Attracts Crowds, Exhibitors
Nov. 5, 2009   Phase 2 of Expanded Air Service Launched
Nov. 5, 2009   New Hotel Being Built in Sylvan Lake
Nov. 4, 2009   City Housing Start Projections Up Sharply
Nov. 4, 2009   October Building Permits Valued at $12.7 Million
Nov. 3, 2009   City Makes 50 Year Deal With Westerner Park

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 30, 2009   Regional Tourism Group Receives Award
Oct. 30, 2009   New Innisfail Co-op Building Well Underway
Oct. 26, 2009   Lacombe Chamber Hands Out Annual Awards
Oct. 21, 2009   Major Resort Planned for Sundre Area
Oct. 21, 2009   Real Estate Market Relatively Soft
Oct. 21, 2009   Michener Condos Could Begin Later This Year
Oct. 15, 2009   Airline Inaugurates Passenger Service at Airport
Oct. 10, 2009   Housing Prices Conversely Tied to Demand
Oct. 8, 2009   Economic Corridor 'Tiger' Expected to Roar Again
Oct. 7, 2009   Stettler Wind Power Project a Go for 2010
Oct. 6, 2009   City Committed to Adding Affordable Housing
Oct. 6, 2009   Local Jeweller Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Oct. 3, 2009   Former Rail Line to be Rebuilt for Tourism
Oct. 3, 2009   Westerner Administration Building Officially Opens
Oct. 2, 2009   City Residential Permits Continue Rise
Oct. 2, 2009   Ethane Extraction Project Completed in Rimbey

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 25, 2009   Red Hat Awards Reward Hospitality Industry
Sept. 23, 2009   Business of the Year Finalists Revealed
Sept. 23, 2009   New Rimbey Hotel Nears Completion
Sept. 22, 2009   Home Sales Still Lower Than a Year Ago
Sept. 19, 2009   Three Red Deer Building Firms Honoured
Sept. 18, 2009   Industrial Park Proposed Near Eckville
Sept. 17, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Preparing for New Season
Sept. 17, 2009   Former Federal Minister Addresses Chamber
Sept. 16, 2009   New Scheduled Air Services Announced
Sept. 15, 2009   Skyway Building Plan Reduced to 4 Storeys
Sept. 11, 2009   City Housing Starts Triple From Last Year
Sept. 10, 2009   City to Review East Town Square Concept
Sept. 10, 2009   RDRED Seeks More Foreign Investment
Sept. 10, 2009   New City Chamber President Addresses Members
Sept. 8, 2009   Cottage Development in Nordegg Proceeding
Sept. 4, 2009   CMHC Optimistic About Regional Real Estate
Sept. 3, 2009   Downtown Cafe Owner Becoming a Latin Pop Star
Sept. 2, 2009   City Building Permits Up $10 Million Over Last Year

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 29, 2009   Red Deer TV Station Closes For Good
Aug. 27, 2009   Red Deer County Transit Service Begins Soon
Aug. 26, 2009   Supportive Living Housing Complex Underway
Aug. 24, 2009   High Speed Rail Symposium Coming to City
Aug. 21, 2009   Power Transmission Upgrade Deemed Necessary
Aug. 18, 2009   Wal-Mart Expansion Gets Commission Okay
Aug. 18, 2009   Resale Home Market Dips Slightly
Aug. 15, 2009   Wal-Mart Plans Major Expansion for City Store
Aug. 13, 2009   Red Deer Housing Starts Increase From Last Year
Aug. 13, 2009   Two Regional Communities Featured in Magazine
Aug. 13, 2009   No More Free Parking for Westerner Major Events
Aug. 12, 2009   Federal Funding Bid Delays Plasco Plant
Aug. 11, 2009   City Council Gives Southpointe Plan First Reading
Aug. 11, 2009   Olds Business Designs Safe Playgrounds
Aug. 7, 2009   Airport Company Fights BC Wildfires
Aug. 5, 2009   Westerner Staff Moves to New Building
Aug. 4, 2009   New Blackfalds Industry Prepares for Future

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2009   Gull Lake Community Lots Available Soon
July 30, 2009   County Transit Service to Begin by Late August
July 29, 2009   Historic City Commercial Building Being Restored
July 29, 2009   Summer Country Drive Provides 22 Attractions
July 27, 2009   'Green' Condos for Downtown Set to Proceed
July 23, 2009   City's Only TV Station to Close
July 21, 2009   Southpointe Urban Village Gets First Approval
July 21, 2009   RV Dealership Gets Approval for Giant Guitar
July 21, 2009   City Seeking Proposals for Arlington Site
July 18, 2009   Power Transmission Project Needed for Reliability
July 18, 2009   Commercial Building Planned for Riverlands
July 16, 2009   Home Sales Up Over Last Year
July 9, 2009   High Speed Rail Could Take 15 Years to Complete
July 7, 2009   High Speed Rail Would Benefit Red Deer Zone
July 7, 2009   Southpointe Urban Village Plan Tabled
July 7, 2009   Nova Inks Deal with Harmattan Gas Plant
July 6, 2009   Federal Government Approves Nova Sale
July 4, 2009   City Residential Permits Show Turnaround
July 2, 2009   Gasoline Alley Hotel Begins Construction

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2009   New Radio Station to Start Broadcasting Soon
June 30, 2009   New Bank Branch to be Built in North Red Deer
June 26, 2009   Lacombe County Declares Drought Disaster
June 23, 2009   Schlumberger Eyes Future Move West of Highway
June 17, 2009   Air Canada to Consider Regional Service in 2010
June 17, 2009   Extension Granted to Proposed Biofuel Plant
June 16, 2009   Area Communities to Get Provincial Housing Funds
June 13, 2009   Lacombe County Explores RV Resort Controls
June 12, 2009   Eco Business Park Proposed Near City College
June 12, 2009   New Housing Construction Expected Next Year
June 11, 2009   Vacancy Rates Up in Regional Centres
June 3, 2009   Local Chamber Policies Adopted by Alberta Group
June 3, 2009   Lakefront Prices Ease in Sylvan Lake But Still High
June 2, 2009   City Single Family Housing Permits Improve

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2009   Plasco Gasification Plant to Start This Summer
May 30, 2009   New Hotel to be Built at Blackfalds
May 29, 2009   Major Projects Boost Building Activity in Innisfail
May 28, 2009   Proposed Sylvan Lake Marina Expansion Modified
May 26, 2009   Westerner Days is Good for City Economy
May 22, 2009   Country Drive Expands to Four Tour Dates
May 21, 2009   Housing Sales Show Signs of Improvement
May 21, 2009   CMHC Regional Forecasts Questioned
May 20, 2009   City, County Seek Joint Funding for Ski Hill
May 20, 2009   CMHC Expects Housing Slowdown to Continue
May 19, 2009   Popular City Public Market Opens for Season
May 14, 2009   Proposals Sought for New City Business Park
May 11, 2009   Ponoka Partners for Aircraft Plant
May 9, 2009   Expansion Plans for Buffalo Lake Campground
May 8, 2009   Economic Development Video on YouTube
May 5, 2009   Historic Murals Planned for Casino Exterior
May 2, 2009   April Building Permit Total Similar to 2008

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 30, 2009   Red Deer Ranked in Top 10 Places to Work
Apr. 29, 2009   Parkland Industries Enjoys Record Quarter
Apr. 25, 2009   Voucher Plan Benefits Colleges and Businesses
Apr. 23, 2009   Bower Mall Completes $12 Million Renovation
Apr. 22, 2009   Red Deer Co-op Posts Record Profit
Apr. 21, 2009   City and County Make Joint Offer to Buy Ski Hill
Apr. 20, 2009   Harness Racing Underway Near Lacombe
Apr. 20, 2009   Construction Starts Soon at Netook Business Park
Apr. 17, 2009   Medical Clinic Planned for Former Fun Centre
Apr. 16, 2009   Housing Sales in March Hit 6-Month High
Apr. 16, 2009   Quarterly Housing Sales Up in Region
Apr. 15, 2009   County Approves Glennifer Reservoir Plan
Apr. 15, 2009   Nova Shareholders Approve IPIC Acquisition
Apr. 11, 2009   Top 10 Priorities for Future Downtown Endorsed
Apr. 10, 2009   Valhalla Outfitters to Double Store Size
Apr. 9, 2009   Westerner Adding Parking, Entrance, Green Space
Apr. 9, 2009   City Ethanol Plant Receives Federal Funding
Apr. 8, 2009   Skyway Professional Centre Moving Forward
Apr. 3, 2009   Canadian Tire Expands to Sylvan Lake, Stettler
Apr. 2, 2009   City Building Permits Remain Sluggish
Apr. 2, 2009   Wal-Mart Considering Supercentre for Red Deer

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2009   Harbour Spas Acquires McCauley's Electric Motors
Mar. 26, 2009   RV Resort Near Eckville Being Planned
Mar. 26, 2009   Job Fair Attracts More Seekers, Fewer Exhibitors
Mar. 24, 2009   Millennium Centre Fills New Office Space
Mar. 21, 2009   Proposed Gasoline Alley Hotel Plan Expands
Mar. 18, 2009   Harness Racers Launch Alberta Downs
Mar. 18, 2009   Glennifer Lake Plan Raises Concerns
Mar. 16, 2009   Innisfail Landmark Destroyed by Fire
Mar. 14, 2009   Penhold Musician Opens New Talent Agency
Mar. 12, 2009   Westerner Park Updates Plans and Branding
Mar. 11, 2009   Tendering Delay Saves Lacombe County Millions
Mar. 10, 2009   February a Slow Month for Homebuilders
Mar. 9, 2009   Eco-Tourism Part of Wildlife Centre Strategy
Mar. 9, 2009   ATB Plans 2 Branch Expansions
Mar. 6, 2009   Sunbreaker Cove Residents Oppose RV Resort
Mar. 6, 2009   Olds College Gets Biodiesel Research Grant
Mar. 4, 2009   Airport Reports that 2008 was a Banner Year
Mar. 3, 2009   Credit Union Leasing Millennium Centre Space
Mar. 3, 2009   City Commercial Permits Up From Last Year

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 26, 2009   RDRED to Host Young Entrepreneur Program
Feb. 25, 2009   City Endorses Town Centre Concept
Feb. 25, 2009   Lacombe Race Track Gets Final OK
Feb. 24, 2009   City Supports Regional Airport Sustainability Plan
Feb. 20, 2009   Housing Starts, Prices Expected to Rise in 2010
Feb. 20, 2009   Airport Plan Sees Sustainability, Expansion
Feb. 17, 2009   Queens Business Park Ready for Development
Feb. 13, 2009   No Slots for Lacombe Horse Racing Track
Feb. 12, 2009   Agriculture Could Mitigate Difficult Future
Feb. 12, 2009   Caroline Natural Meat Products Store Wins Award
Feb. 10, 2009   2008 Regional Building Permits Down 40%
Feb. 10, 2009   Downtown Action Plan Adopted by City Council
Feb. 10, 2009   Swerve Development to Proceed Quickly
Feb. 7, 2009   Marketing Workshop Held for Tourism Operators
Feb. 5, 2009   Consultant Suggests Shedding of Frontier Image
Feb. 3, 2009   Habitat for Humanity to Build Five Homes

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 29, 2009   Local Builders and Realtors Pleased with Federal Budget
Jan. 29, 2009   Home Assessments Decline After Major Increases
Jan. 28, 2009   Good News Campaign Launched by Local Business
Jan. 28, 2009   Civic Leaders Optimistic About Stimulus Policies
Jan. 28, 2009   Downtown Concrete Firm Moving to Red Deer County
Jan. 27, 2009   Council Tables Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Jan. 23, 2009   Proposed Riverlands Compared to Granville Island
Jan. 20, 2009   City Expansion and Growth Create Challenges
Jan. 20, 2009   Green Downtown Housing Plan Revised
Jan. 20, 2009   Scott Block to Renew Downtown Arts and Culture Profile
Jan. 17, 2009   Pilot Project Assists Temporary Foreign Workers
Jan. 15, 2009   International Clothing Retailer Coming to City
Jan. 13, 2009   Former Sylvan Lake Hotel Site Ordered Cleaned Up
Jan. 10, 2009   New City Housing Starts Lowest in 5 Years
Jan. 9, 2009   Optimism for City Housing Sales in 2009
Jan. 9, 2009   Regional Homes Generally Maintained Value in 2008
Jan. 7, 2009   Construction Associations Optimistic About 2009
Jan. 7, 2009   Capri Hotel and Convention Centre Sale Finalized
Jan. 6, 2009   Sylvan Lake Gets Vehicle Dealership
Jan. 3, 2009   Value of City Permits in 2008 Normalizes
Jan. 2, 2009   Province to Co-ordinate Ambulance Service


News Headlines Business and Economy 2008

Top of Page   
 

The Region | Communities of the Region | News | Events | History | Regional Map
Attractions | Hotels | Campgrounds | Restaurants | Shopping | Parks | Recreation | Economy

 Home | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Links | Site Map | Advertise

Published by Central Alberta Websites
Springbrook, Alberta, Canada
© Copyright 2005-2010 AbundanceNet
All Rights Reserved.