Business & Economy

Local entrepreneurs introduce Neuwly - a new app to explore the world and events through live-streaming

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Lethbridge hasn't been known as a hot bed of tech and software development, but there has been some very good inroads in that regard.MPP (Moreland Professional Projects) set-up shop...

Jan 01, 2022

"Just Ring the Bell" - Lethbridge built technology eyes national and global markets

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- November 29, 2021, saw the launch of a ground-breaking tool for realtors and it originated here in Lethbridge.The tool, JRTB (Just Ring the Bell), will make property viewing more ef...

Dec 12, 2021

Higher energy prices expected to deliver boost in Alberta budget update

EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta's finance minister says the recent bullish run on energy prices is part of a stronger economic story on the province's bottom line that will be revealed in the upcoming second...

Nov 29, 2021

Alberta government accelerating the development of tech startups

EDMONTON, AB. -- The Alberta government's drive to diversify the economy is getting a boost as four business accelerators described as world-class aim to help promising startups grow.Provincial offici...

Nov 25, 2021

PCR test still a travel drag as lanes open Monday at Canada-U.S. land border

WASHINGTON - The southbound lanes on the road to North America's post-pandemic recovery will finally reopen Monday as the United States ends nearly 20 months of controversial COVID-19 exile and allows...

Nov 07, 2021

Shortage of rig workers could slow Canadian oilpatch recovery

CALGARY, AB. - Canadian energy contractors are facing a shortage of rig workers that could slow oilpatch recovery.Oil and gas companies are ramping up production to meet global energy demand as COVID-...

Oct 14, 2021

Canada urged to join allies in tougher China stance after Kovrig, Spavor release

OTTAWA - The aftermath of Canada's long fight with China over the imprisonment of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig has spawned a new challenge: whether to join allies such as the United States and Au...

Oct 11, 2021

Alberta lawyers' group says no need for increase in vehicle insurance premiums

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB. -- The Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA) says an increase for private vehicle insurance premiums is not needed.Grande Prairie lawyer Owen Lewis, a member of the assoc...

Oct 07, 2021

Pay the same, get less: How ‘shrinkflation’ masks price increases

OTTAWA, AB. -- Experts say reducing the amount of food in a package is a subtle way to adjust for inflation without raising prices as higher shipping fees and labour shortages drive up costs for food ...

Sep 02, 2021

Lethbridge researcher receives 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Research and Innovation

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Dr. Surya Acharya is well known for the volunteer hours he gives to helping out or organizing multi-cultural events. Chances are, most people know that Dr. Acharya is also a researc...

Sep 01, 2021