June 03, 2020 - OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate target on hold as it said it believes the economy has avoided its worst-case scenario due to the pandemic.
The central bank said Wednesday its target for the overnight rate will...
June 02, 2020 - We’re spending so much time cooped up in our homes, so it’s important that our living space makes us feel relaxed and positive. Here are a few ways to create a more calming atmosphere:The Right RoutineBuilding a solid routine into your...
May 28, 2020 - Buying local improves our community’s economy and helps us connect with our neighbours. Here are a few creative ways to support our local stores and restaurants that are struggling during these challenging times:
Mom & Pop ShopsTry...
May 22, 2020 - Thanks to a reduction in some Big-Bank posted rates in recent days, Canada’s mortgage stress test rate will fall as early as next week.
Both RBC and BMO cut a number of their posted mortgage rates this week, which should cause the...
May 21, 2020 - Social distancing can be hard sometimes, but it’s a great opportunity to tackle those projects around the house that will add value to your home while improving its appearance.
Fixing up your home will provide a tremendous sense of...
May 18, 2020 - Sending out deepest condolences to Capt. Jennifer Casey's family and our thoughts are also with Capt. Richard MacDougal for a speedy recovery. Continued healing prayers go out to Nova Scotia.
May 14, 2020 - The Market at Red Deer is a go, and it will actually open on time after previously announcing it would be delayed by several weeks due to COVID-19-related restrictions.
In a statement on Facebook, organizers say the market will open on...
May 12, 2020 - There is an old saying: You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.
Red Deer’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event is going virtual this year.
The event has been a pledge-based...
May 11, 2020 - Red Deer’s already modest 2020 tax increase was halved by Red Deer City Council on Monday after a robust debate on the dollars and sense of a zero per cent tax increase.
The majority of councillors eventually gave initial approval to a...
