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Monthly Archives: July 2017

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Ground rents: aristocrats and shell firms among those making millions

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Joe

Aristocratic landowners with connections to the family of former prime minister David Cameron, mysterious Dublin-based shell companies that pay no tax, and groups based in the Channel Islands are among the freehold owners that appear to have made millions from spiralling ground rents.

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Changes at CIBC Sierra Springs to make life easier

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Joe

CIBC’s Sierra Springs branch has undergone changes to help make banking more accessible to Airdrians.

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Posted in Airdrie (Alberta)

Town adds its voice to logging concerns

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Joe

Okotoks council has joined the ranks of municipal bodies appealing the Province to review its decision on clear-cut logging plans in Kananaskis.

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Posted in Okotoks (Alberta)

Weather benefits city projects

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Joe

If you’re selling air conditioners or cold drinks, it’s been a great summer.

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Posted in Lethbridge County (Alberta)

Copper hits its highest level in 2 years

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Joe

(Reuters) – Copper prices rose for a fourth day on Wednesday to the highest in more than two years on expectations of strong economic growth in China and news of Chinese restrictions on scrap imports that would increase demand for imported refined copper.

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How Real Estate Investing Is Spurring Millennial Home Ownership

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Joe

Millennials are the largest group of home buyers for the fourth consecutive year, according to the National Association of Realtors 2017 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Nearly 40% of home buyers were under 36 years old.

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Posted in United States

DR HORTON: Homes sales are booming

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Joe

(Reuters) – D.R. Horton Inc, the largest U.S. homebuilder, reported a quarterly profit that narrowly beat analysts’ estimates as home sales rose.

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Study on amalgamation complete

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Joe

Discussions around amalgamation show Black Diamond and Turner Valley residents are more open minded about the two communities joining forces than ever before.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/y8yfv99m

Posted in Okotoks (Alberta)

Alberta faces labour crunch in power market transformation: HR group

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Joe

Amid fears of a looming labour shortage in Alberta’s electricity market, the province has commissioned a year-long study to identify workforce gaps before the grid is upended with greener sources of power.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/yc3zlkj2

Posted in Alberta

‘Powerful tax tool’: New regulations would let cities tax derelict land into shaping up

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Joe

New provincial regulations released Monday would allow Edmonton to impose higher taxes on speculators and other commercial property owners who leave land sitting vacant.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/yarqatl4

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