CALGARY — U.S. chemical producer Dow Inc. has approved an expansion of its Alberta petrochemical facilities expected to cost between US$200 million and US$225 million.
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Monthly Archives: January 2020
Hicks on Biz: Metro Edmonton is a political mess
A new regional report is urging the 13 towns, counties and cities of Greater Edmonton to get their acts together and set up a regional public transit service.
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Calgary retail sector sees decline in vacancy rate
The overall retail vacancy rate in Calgary decreased from 5.9 per cent in the first half of 2019 to 5.5 per cent by the end of the year, according to a new report by commercial real estate firm CBRE.
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Prices and MLS sales rise for Calgary resale market
With one day left in January, statistics on the Calgary Real Estate Board website show that MLS sales and prices were on the rise during the month for Calgary’s resale housing market.
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Edmonton’s luxury home market remains buyer-friendly
Canada’s luxury market is showing signs of life, a recent report has revealed, yet the Alberta market — Edmonton included — remains weighed down by a slow economy.
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Turner Valley establishes finance committee
Turner Valley councillors who told constituents in their election campaign that they’d develop a finance committee are following through on that promise.
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Airdrie company not so pumped for High River Pump Track
An Airdrie contractor is fired up over High River’s Public Tender process, or what they say, is a lack thereof.
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Council examines implementation of new four-way stops
Airdrie City council is looking into the possible implementation of permanent four-way stops at two downtown intersections, following positive feedback regarding temporary stops installed during last summer’s construction project.
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Council weighing pros and cons of regional transit
Strathcona County stands to save minor annual transit costs if council decides to join the Regional Transit Service Commissioner (RTSC).
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Council approves Devon’s 2020 capital budget
Town of Devon council reviewed and approved the 2020 capital budget at the regular meeting on Jan. 27.
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