The second largest Ritchie Bros. auction in Canada closed Friday in Nisku, Alberta.
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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Edmonton Public Schools foresees future high school crush
Just months after they’ve mastered the Grade 1 routine, Edmonton parents are being asked to contemplate the inconceivable — high school.
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So what’s currently happening in Calgary’s real estate market?
Gary McLean is a veteran of Calgary’s residential real estate market having seen its ups and downs for the past three decades.
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2015 in St. Albert by the numbers
Did you know city crews filled 3,450 potholes in 2015?
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More in tax net, high property tax to aid growth: Survey
Pitching for a major overhaul in the tax regime, the Economic Survey said India needs to increase its tax-to-GDP ratio while spending more on health and education. The report flagged steps to broaden India’s narrow tax base, arguing that 20% of individuals should pay tax on their earnings compared to just 5.5% now. The easiest way to do this would be to not raise thresholds on tax breaks, and review and phase out such exemptions.
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Upstream Debt May Put Pipelines Under Pressure
Just like everything else, the bankruptcy river flows downstream, and as upstream players look to pass their debt burdens onto midstream operations through a rash of Chapter 11 filings, investors are wondering what is going to happen to all the pipelines as the industry continues to batten down the hatches amid the continued oil price downturn.
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Sohi hopes infrastructure cash for Alberta will flow in time for construction season
Federal Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi says he is hoping up to $1 billion in project funding can be distributed to Alberta quickly enough to get bulldozers and construction cranes moving this year.
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UAE residents buying property globally… click to know where
The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and Germany are the top five destinations for UAE residents looking to invest in property overseas, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by IP Global, an investment company.
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East Village a hub of construction activity
Amongst all the doom and gloom shines one bright light in the Calgary area.
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City accepting bids on Oliver property
The Oliver Building site downtown could soon see its latest twist. The City of Lethbridge is actively seeking a buyer to redevelop the property, offering for sale, on a bid basis, the land parcel located at 316 5 St. S.
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