http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=960&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com Business News en-us Black Press Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:44:03 GMT Black Press 2010-03-19T16:44:03Z en-us Black Press http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88566557&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FCable_TV_networks_prep_for_battle_88566557.html A special outlet for public beefs about cable companies and a new process for the industry to hash out its cash-flow battles are among measures expected in a major decision next week by the federal broadcast regulator, say industry insiders. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:44:03 GMT 6597428ef9736bd0cf184193fce17002 Leo Paré 2010-03-19T16:44:03Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88566487&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FTake_stock_-_March_19_2010_88566487.html Bookworms north of the border shouldn’t expect to pay the same prices as their American neighbours if the Canadian dollar hits parity with the U.S. greenback. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:45 GMT 10728ed6ce520acf18a563af7147e2d6 Leo Paré 2010-03-19T16:42:45Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=87805357&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FHousehold_wealth_rose_in_Q4_Statscan_87805357.html The wealth of individual Canadians climbed higher in the fourth quarter as the value of their stocks and real estate increased. Statistics Canada said Monday that household net worth rose 1.6 per cent to $5.9 trillion or $172,600 per capita in the last three months of 2009 compared with the previous quarter. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:39:44 GMT c751f716cdaa531a69bbd4356459357a Leo Paré 2010-03-19T16:39:44Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=87712712&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FCost_of_owning_a_home_up_slightly_in_late_2009_87712712.html Home prices will continue to rise this spring as buyers scramble to close deals ahead of expected higher interest rates, new mortgage rules and new taxes in two key markets. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:39:44 GMT ac1332a5496d44b6fb0d8a64cde154ed Leo Paré 2010-03-19T16:39:44Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88299602&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FRed_Deer_Living_magazine_is_born_88299602.html Local reading options expanded by 24 pages this week with the distribution of the inaugural issue of Red Deer Living. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:39:44 GMT aeb4251c7c5b609aebcf7bfc24d371e7 Leo Paré 2010-03-19T16:39:44Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=87858512&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FLaurentian_Bank_looks_at_real_estate_financing_87858512.html MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) is looking to grow by diversifying its real estate financing business outside its home base of Quebec, with possible expansion to Saskatchewan. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:39:44 GMT 43be63f99f136d50333c0c374d13aad1 Leo Paré 2010-03-19T16:39:44Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88566172&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FReady_for_take_off_88566172.html Foreigners are buying up Canada, the loonie is heading for parity with the American dollar and recent economic indicators are off the map. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:36:23 GMT 9ea0d22af2a4931a17c0135c613afee5 Leo Paré 2010-03-19T16:36:23Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88512947&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FSpringbrook_rec_centre_for_sale_88512947.html If you’re in the market for a multi-facility rec complex, opportunity awaits just south of Red Deer. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:56:58 GMT 05d03fe66a33a49c618eb82f4286f3c3 Leo Paré 2010-03-19T14:56:58Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88552407&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FAre_you_saving_enough_88552407.html Stop buying those lattes or splurging on spring break vacations. David Dodge, former governor of the Bank of Canada, says Canadians need to save far more if they want to retire comfortably — even those Canadians who think they have great company pension plans and solid RRSPs. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:34:36 GMT f9f469ecde59351c87c134342a7ae07c Leo Paré 2010-03-19T13:34:36Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88512512&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FCrude_oil_drives_industry_profits_to_8B_88512512.html CALGARY — Oil industry profits will see a big boost this year as some of the cost-dampening effects of the recession linger, according to a forecast by the Conference Board of Canada. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:32:07 GMT 6db6cfe8769c4b97e9d1c03960169a73 Leo Paré 2010-03-19T03:32:07Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88512062&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FTrade_down_in_09_88512062.html MONTREAL — A structural change in demand for autos and wood products will likely limit growth in North American trade for years after it suffered its worst decline in 2009 since NAFTA went into effect 15 years ago, analysts said Thursday. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:30:02 GMT d683c5cab2cedd332da56839e0cdc262 Leo Paré 2010-03-19T03:30:02Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88473347&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FIs_Canadas_economy_poised_to_take_off_88473347.html OTTAWA — Foreigners are buying up Canada, the loonie is heading for parity with the American dollar and recent economic indicators are off the map. Could the recovery be outracing expectations? Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:06:33 GMT c99171820252524f2e22c5122c2e5ec1 Leo Paré 2010-03-18T22:06:33Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88472652&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FWarning_of_recession_redux_given_to_G20_88472652.html OTTAWA — It’s what Prime Minister Stephen Harper didn’t say to the Group of 20 negotiators on Thursday that weighed heavily in the meeting room. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:03:07 GMT 3db0325f702c334374cfc0137748aa53 Leo Paré 2010-03-18T22:03:07Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88300367&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FHigh_Canadian_dollar_here_to_stay_economists_say_88300367.html OTTAWA — The Canadian loonie is again flying near parity with the U.S. greenback — but this time no one is surprised and most expect the currency to remain aloft for years. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:51:34 GMT 17bab3c612e4e4b1205a5533f4df1ea0 Leo Paré 2010-03-18T15:51:34Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88299112&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FHog_plan_gets_time_88299112.html A plan to create more profit on Alberta’s hog farms has been given six months to prove up or die on the table. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:50:48 GMT 44e8aa218bedafdb0149d2c925b25bd0 Leo Paré 2010-03-18T15:50:48Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88303947&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FCarbon_pipeline_input_sought_88303947.html The Energy Resources Conservation Board is seeking input from interested parties with respect to a proposed pipeline system that would carry carbon dioxide from industrial emitters near Edmonton to mature oilfields in east-Central Alberta. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:51:34 GMT 479d9eb4c515a51b42ab64767303ec11 Leo Paré 2010-03-18T02:51:34Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88300807&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FEnvironmental_grades_vary_for_oilsands_mining_projects_88300807.html EDMONTON — A report says the Alberta government isn’t doing enough to ensure underground oilsands miners use the most environmentally friendly practices. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:28:03 GMT 5248bcd8d14a3dcc710f9ec73929042a Leo Paré 2010-03-18T02:28:03Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88300572&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FTelus_Corp_to_invest_in_Alberta_88300572.html CALGARY — Telus Corp. (TSX:T) will invest $650 million to expand and improve its infrastructure in Alberta this year. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:26:31 GMT dd4320c878751e3c21f3dbf970d8bb42 Leo Paré 2010-03-18T02:26:31Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88298942&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FTraining_specialist_coming_to_red_Deer_88298942.html Several local business organizations have combined to bring a training and development specialist to Red Deer. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:12:30 GMT f250ad1d5142b3230eb5af6c16869d02 Leo Paré 2010-03-18T02:12:30Z http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277071&44=88048162&32=4766&7=298696&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FShops_taking_Liberty_88048162.html The selection of furniture has diminished during the past year, but if you’re into foosball or fishing, the shopping at Liberty Crossing is about to improve. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:29:57 GMT 67644769113dae2618b75782c47ae218 Leo Paré 2010-03-17T06:29:57Z