The Town of Okotoks wants to find a site within the community for transitional housing for women escaping domestic violence.
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Monthly Archives: July 2017
The 6 UK cities that will suffer most from a ‘hard’ Brexit
LONDON – Wealthy Southern cities are predicted to be hardest hit by Brexit, according to a new report.
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4 financial milestones to reach before you retire
Retirement is a period to look forward to for a countless number of working Americans, but it can be a financially stressful time, as well. No matter when you choose to retire, here are a few money-related milestones you should aim to hit first.
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Opinion: Trump-style vitriol infecting Alberta politics
I work in politics, so I’ve received my share of threats.
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Fears grow in Ottawa that Bank of Canada hiked rates too soon
Officials within Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government are concerned the Bank of Canada is moving too quickly to raise interest rates, fearing higher borrowing costs could inadvertently trigger a downturn.
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Kal Tire at mall says ‘business as usual’ despite Sears closing
A local Kal Tire operator says it is “business at usual” at the Medicine Hat Mall location, though his immediate landlord, Sears Canada, is planning to close.
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Homes for uninsured and underinsured arrive
The arrival of three new mobile homes in Fort McMurray on Tuesday means a leap in recovery for several residents most affected by the wildfire, thanks to a partnership of non-profits and faith-based charity organizations.
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Albertans see wage increase; economist considers it encouraging sign
The take-home pay of employed Albertans rose in May by 1.9 per cent. It marks what City of Edmonton chief economist John Rose considers another encouraging sign the region is now on the rebound after a recession.
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County issues final approval for GRASP development
An 8-1 vote has officially set the Glenbow Ranch Area Structure Plan (GRASP) wheels in motion.
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Electric Vehicles No Threat To Oil Prices Anytime Soon
Hardly a day goes by without another media report about the impending demise of the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) as petroleum powered cars and trucks are replaced by uber-clean Electric Vehicles (EV). It is just a matter of time before EVs start to materially reduce global oil demand thereby capping a meaningful oil price recovery now and creating an ever-shrinking industry in the future. EVs are yet another reason why the decline of petroleum production and consumption is inevitable.
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