After suffering through an abysmal 2020, there are legitimate reasons to believe an economic recovery is coming for Calgary — if we can finally get some big things done.
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Monthly Archives: April 2021
Rocky View County approves tax freeze for 2021
In December, Rocky View County Council projected a 0.5 percent tax hike for its commercial and residential property owners.
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Devon Lions pledge $100,000 to arena expansion project
Council briefly discussed areas where the donation could be used in the arena expansion, such as the Devon pool. Council thanked the club for its continued support of community projects and hard work over the years in the Devon community.
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Bike Cochrane advocating for underpass to be part of new interchange
Bike Cochrane is concerned that the future Hwy. 1A-22 interchange will threaten connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, and believes now is the time to take measures to prevent that from occurring.
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Local real estate sets record March
Medicine Hat’s real estate market has gone from 2020 and the worst spring in a decade to its busiest-ever month of March in 2021.
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Water security in Special Areas and near Acadia Valley getting a look
Months after officials promised a major irrigation agreement in southern Alberta might only be a first step, new work will study water security in Special Areas and near Acadia Valley.
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Do you have an empty parking lot? This startup can help you generate extra income with it.
Most landlords jump at the opportunity to monetize their properties in creative ways aside from just renting to tenants in the traditional sense. If you’re looking for another clever way to generate revenue from your building’s existing footprint, check out Parkaze.
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Province, feds amps up funding for Highway 15 construction
Highway improvement projects in the Edmonton region are getting a boost following announcements by the federal and provincial governments to invest more than $180 million between two projects.
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Jim Cramer bought bitcoin when it was worth $12,000 – and said he recently sold half his ‘phony’ portfolio to pay off a mortgage
TV anchor Jim Cramer said he bought “a lot of” bitcoin when it was worth $12,000 and used some profits from his investment to pay off a home loan.
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Time to plan for post-pandemic economic recovery is now: Scott
Mayor Don Scott is proposing council ask administration to freeze municipal property taxes for residents and local businesses at the April 27 council meeting. Scott’s motion also asks administration study “other economic relief or stimulus measures” benefiting local residents and businesses.
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