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Monthly Archives: December 2013

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Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Climb by Most in Seven Years

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in October from a year ago by the most in more than seven years, signaling the real-estate rebound will keep bolstering household wealth in 2014.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/ktrgqo6

Posted in United States | Tagged 2014, equity

Business confidence slips

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

Christmas cheer may have been lacking at some Alberta businesses during December, based on the latest survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/ngzwbpn

Posted in Alberta | Tagged 2013, survey

DID BERNANKE GET IT RIGHT?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

Ed Note: Powerful Case that he did!

The Federal Reserve thinks recent economic news from the U.S. is good:

Jobs are being created

Consumers are spending money

Trade & manufacturing growth is strong

As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/mrbjhvl

Posted in Global, United States | Tagged Bernanke, Interest Rates

Little to no increase for City fees in 2014

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

Several of the City’s user fees will remain unchanged for the New Year such as:

Fares for the Edmonton Transit System ($3.20 for an adult fare)

Admission fees for the Valley Zoo ($9.50) and the Muttart Conservatory ($12 adult)

Residential development permits for home enhancements such as decks, hot tubs and solar panels

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/kbj37wo

Posted in Edmonton (Alberta) | Tagged 2014, fees

What does 2014 hold for city?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

City officials are dealing with two major issues as they enter the new year. But Mayor Chris Spearman says there’s plenty more on city council’s agenda in coming months. Curbside recycling, improved transit service and more detailed financial reporting are on his to-do

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/pbcjyqm

Posted in Lethbridge County (Alberta) | Tagged 2014, city

Cancarb sale rumours heating up despite statement from company

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

Rumours of a planned sale of a major manufacturer and power plant in Medicine Hat have garnered no comment from the facility’s owner.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/ok655ea

Posted in Medicine Hat (Alberta) | Tagged jobs, sale

Flood still not over for some Hatters

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

For Anne and Doug Switzer, who have not been able to live in their home since June, the flood has been a symbol of devastation and frustration.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/jw6eqa9

Posted in Medicine Hat (Alberta) | Tagged city, flood

Region an energy player in 2014?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

After years on the sidelines, Lethbridge will be part of Alberta’s energy industry. That’s the prediction from MLA Bridget Pastoor, looking ahead after an eventful year on the province’s political scene.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/pbu8kd9

Posted in Lethbridge County (Alberta) | Tagged gas, oil

City hall plaza upgrade nears completion

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

Once again you can enter city hall from Sixth Avenue with the upgrade to the plaza almost complete, and the City has given an explanation for the project costing about $200,000 more than was reported in August.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/njqtop2

Posted in Medicine Hat (Alberta) | Tagged city hall, upgrades

World’s central banks double down on Canada’s loonie

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joe

The Canadian dollar may be losing value against its U.S. counterpart, but central banks around the world still seem to like it.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/nmkj6su

Posted in Canada, Global | Tagged currency, dollar, Loonie

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