Rocky View County (RVC) council gave third and final reading to land-use zoning for two proposed aggregate operations along Hwy. 567 despite receiving a letter threatening legal action.
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Monthly Archives: July 2017
Beach homes in the Hamptons hit a new price record
Prices and sales of beach properties in the Hamptons surged in the second quarter, with the average home selling for almost $2 million and median prices hitting a new record.
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Fort McMurray forests rebounding after wildfire: study
Fort McMurray’s forests continue to bounce back from last year`s wildfire, even if the lingering charred graveyard of trees doesn’t immediately give it away.
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Ask a Fool: What’s the difference between a 401(k) and a SIMPLE IRA?
Q: I’ve participated in a 401(k) for years, but my new employer offers a SIMPLE IRA. What’s the difference?
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Expect Higher Oil Prices Ahead, Here’s Why!
Commodities are, for the most part, performing well so far in 2017. However, you would never know it by looking at the energy complex.
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Avenue Calgary releases list of best neighbourhoods for 2017
Varsity has nabbed top spot on Avenue Calgary’s 2017 list of finest communities in the city, a title previously held by the Beltline.
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Appeal board turns down Edmonton businesses fighting inner-city shelter plan
The subdivision and development appeal board has sided with the Hope Mission — and against local businesses — by agreeing to a proposed redevelopment the Herb Jamieson Centre into a new homeless shelter for 400 individuals.
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Alberta economy rebounding, but deficit will remain: Conference Board of Canada
A new report suggests Alberta will have trouble getting back to a balanced budget despite an increase in oil royalties and corporate tax revenues.
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Mayor Don Iveson launches re-election campaign, promises ‘innovation corridor’ along LRT route
Mayor Don Iveson kicked off his re-election campaign Wednesday evening saying he is “betting on Edmonton” and running to make the city fiercely competitive in business.
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NDP proposal granting cities ability to tax vacant land gets mixed reception from councillors
The NDP is considering giving cities the power to tax vacant non-residential property, but Calgary city councillors are split on whether they want the new authority.
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