Renting is less costly than home ownership, a new study has found, despite many renters spending a greater share of their household income on shelter.
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Monthly Archives: January 2023
Calgary’s high-end homes market led nation with growth in 2022
Calgary’s luxury real estate bucked the trend across Canada of sliding sales amid higher borrowing costs, a new report shows.
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Edmonton luxury real estate market remains strong
Edmonton may not be known for its luxury real estate market, but recent statistics from 2022’s year-end show it’s faring better than other major markets.
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Moody’s upgrades Alberta government’s credit profile
The Alberta government’s credit profile has been upgraded on the back of the continued high price of oil.
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Province doles out money for Downtown Edmonton vibrancy projects
Edmonton is getting $5 million from the provincial government to bolster Downtown businesses and events as part of an ongoing recovery effort for the city’s core.
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City council to revisit strategic plan during upcoming session
Local council members will be gathering next week to revisit and reassess their long-term plan for their council term, which includes tackling things like financial sustainability and community well-being.
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Okotoks gives first reading to large development ahead of public hearing
The Town is getting its ducks in a row ahead of a hearing next month which will see members of the public arrive in chambers to have their say on a development in southwest Okotoks.
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Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Devon
New electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is coming to Devon with EV charging stations now installed at the Town Office and Community Centre, and soon to be at the Dale Fisher Arena.
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Province testing private-sector interest in hydrogen fuelling network
The Government of Alberta is testing private sector interest in operating a hydrogen fuelling network and asking about potential uptake of the zero-emission fuel in the heavy transportation sector, it announced on Wednesday.
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HatSmart changes could mean more money
Changes to the popular HatSmart home improvement grant program in Medicine Hat should provide more money to more Hatters once changes to similar grants from Ottawa are taken advantage of, administrators with the City of Medicine Hat are saying.
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