The numbers are in and Lethbridge has an official population of 106,550.
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Monthly Archives: June 2023
Data points: Housing downturn expected despite better market performance
B.C.’s resale market performance strengthened in May with higher home sales and prices as conditions favoured sellers.
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Mayors of major Quebec cities call for a rent registry
Fourteen Quebec mayors are calling on the Quebec government to adopt a public, mandatory and universal rent registry.
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Mortgage demand grows, driven by sales of new homes
Mortgage rates turned higher again last week. But the increase did not cut into mortgage demand, as buyers sought newly built homes.
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS RISE TO SA’S ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
Commercial property owners have risen to the challenge by proactively implementing innovative approaches to help them to navigate a hostile business environment.
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Hopes for wait times to drop as two orthopedic surgeons move to Fort McMurray
Health care in Fort McMurray has received a significant boost as two orthopedic surgeons relocate to the region. Their recruitment through the Alberta Surgical Initiative doubles the number of orthopedic surgeons in Fort McMurray.
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A property tax deal has eluded Texas lawmakers. Here’s where things stand at the start of another special session.
The standoff between Texas’ top Republicans over how to make good on promises to cut Texans’ property taxes is heading into its third legislative session this year — with no sign of a deal.
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Walmart cuts ribbon on new $100-million fulfillment centre in Balzac
Walmart Canada formally cut the ribbon on its new $100-million fulfillment centre in Balzac on June 28.
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Restrictions on paying monthly tax installments in Peace River amended
A past bylaw restricted when residents could enter an agreement that allowed property taxes to be paid through monthly installments.
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NZ has reached ‘peak’ interest rate, and may be one of the first to start cutting
New Zealand’s central bank was among the first to start hiking interest rates to unwind pandemic stimulus that stoked inflation, and it’s also reached the peak ahead of many of its peers. But unlike many countries, the impact of its unprecedented hiking will continue to hurt for some time.
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