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Red Deer Unemployment Hits 7.6%, Jobs Plummet

1/12/2025

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In December 2024, Red Deer faced a troubling spike in unemployment, soaring to 7.6%, the highest in Alberta, as 2,900 jobs vanished. Meanwhile, the province's overall unemployment rate stood at 6.7%, buoyed by a surge in construction and health jobs, and a notable increase of 14,200 in the labor force, especially among youth and older workers.

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In December 2024, Red Deer faced a troubling spike in unemployment, soaring to 7.6%, the highest in Alberta, as 2,900 jobs vanished. Meanwhile, the province's overall unemployment rate stood at 6.7%, buoyed by a surge in construction and health jobs, and a notable increase of 14,200 in the labor force, especially among youth and older workers.