The opening of a new school in the Whispering Ridge subdivision north of Grande Prairie will be delayed due to the loss of a contractor.
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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Downtown Rehab Phase 3 construction tenders open
The City of Grande Prairie is seeking tenders to bid on the construction for the third phase of the City’s Downtown Rehabilitation Project.
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Texas Set For Another Oil Boom
Texas is set for another oil boom, with production this year expected to hit a record high. That’s according to Karr Ingham, the oil economist who created the Texas Petro Index — a composite based on several upstream indicators.
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Minor parties should back land rent program
THE article (QT 25/01) by Sophie Foster on government responses to housing affordability brought up some good points that could be very valuable to the local community.
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One in two Greeks prefers renting to owing real estate due to taxes
ATHENS, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) — One in two Greeks today considers renting better than owing properties due to the taxation imposed during the eight year debt crisis, according to a survey released by the Hellenic Property Federation (POMIDA) of real estate owners.
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Bettman: No basis for a Calgary arena deal anytime soon
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is holding strong on his opinion that the city of Calgary should contribute more to any future Flames’ arena development, despite the city’s strong opposition to that idea.
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Rent prices are rising, and people are moving in
Just how much will Buffalonians pay for an apartment?
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I escaped the London rent trap – by buying a canal boat
It was a freezing February day in the northern outskirts of London when I decided to do something a little extreme to escape the dreaded rent trap.
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401(k) savings or buying a home? What to prioritize?
Home ownership is the American dream, and often unrealistic. More than 80% of renters lack sufficient incomes or credit scores to secure a mortgage. Even if you can swing one, it may be the wrong move. To weigh whether saving in a 401(k) or owning a home should be your top priority, ponder these four questions.
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City to give height-bonus for family-sized condo units
Edmonton officials are now proposing two extra floors to any developer willing to build at least eight three-bedroom units into a new tower.
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