Mounds of dirt and debris last summer have given way to “sold” signs, new businesses and private construction crews on the 600 block of Second St. S.E.
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Warren Buffett still bullish on America
More than five years have passed since Warren Buffett publicly proclaimed that he was buying American stocks for his personal account. The announcement came as investors were fearful of a complete financial meltdown and just a few months before stocks found a bottom. While many people doubt how much farther the bull market will run, Buffett is still bullish on America.
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Calgary entering sellers market territory
The Calgary resale home market is solidly in favour of sellers, with homes selling at a much quicker pace last month than they did in February 2013.
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St. Albert councillors on board with Iveson
St. Albert city councillors were receptive to the message of regional collaboration in Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson’s recent state of the city address.
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Bike park meeting draws negative views
The message to council is clear: the residents want to save Gloucester Park from becoming a bike skills park location.
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Alberta accounts for “lion’s share” of annual national employment growth
CALGARY – The unemployment rates in both Calgary and in Alberta dipped in February as the province accounted for the “lion’s share” of annual national employment growth, according to Statistics Canada.
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Building permit value increase from last year
(Red Deer, Alberta) – Building permit values are holding strong so far this year at $24.5 million compared to $20.3 million in 2013 at this time. The overall number of permits issued for February are down slightly.
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South of Devon Industrial Plan underway
The proposed South of Devon Industrial Area Structure Plan was presented to the public at the first open house hosted by the Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre on Tuesday, March 4.
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Edmonton LRT ridership hit record high in 2013, report shows
EDMONTON – Edmonton’s LRT system is driving toward continued passenger growth after more than 100,000 people a day hopped on board last year for the first time.
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Mayor Iveson encouraged by provincial LRT support following budget disappointment
EDMONTON – Mayor Don Iveson sounded more optimistic Friday that provincial LRT funding might come through, one day after expressing disappointment about the lack of rapid-transit money in the Alberta budget.
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