The City of Medicine Hat isn’t as rich as most people think, top administrators told council Monday, especially with the likelihood of depressed power profits on the horizon.
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Monthly Archives: May 2025
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level since January, but demand from homebuyers still grew. Here’s why.
Mortgage rates rose for the third straight week last week to the highest level since January, but some homebuyers were undeterred.
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Hidden In Plain Sight: Off-Market Real Estate As A Potential Investment
As core European cities reach record pricing compression, off-market real estate is gaining traction. Quietly structured, access-restricted and increasingly institutionally embraced, this market reflects a shift toward control, timing and valuation discipline.
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County of Grande Prairie 2024 report: Population growth, over $70 million towards roads and bridges
The County of Grande Prairie has released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable growth, strategic investments, and strengthened regional partnerships. From advancing emergency preparedness to prioritizing economic development and community wellness, the County remains committed to building a thriving and sustainable future for all residents.
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Fort McMurray leads Canada in non-mortgage debt: Equifax report
Fort McMurray residents have more non-mortgage debt than any other major city in Canada and is above the national average, according to an Equifax report released Monday. The report comes as social profits in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region, such as the Wood Buffalo Food Bank, report higher demands for their services.
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Who’s the breadwinner? In Perth, it’s probably your house
Perth is the only place in Australia where houses earned more than people, with average prices surging by $95,022 over the past year – climbing from $812,482 to $907,504.
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The locations where houses make more money than their owners
Does your house earn more money than you?
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Mortgage mistake: 70% missing out on savings
A shocking 70 per cent of mortgage holders are missing out on potential savings by hesitating to refinance, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent rate cut to a two-year low of 3.85 per cent, new research reveals.
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Mapping shows Calgary flooding risk reduced, says province
New mapping of Calgary’s river corridors shows a dramatically reduced threat of flooding along them, says the province.
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G7 Summit could kick off record-setting summer for tourism in Calgary
After a slower start to the year for tourism, Calgary could be in for a record-setting summer on the back of the G7 Summit, the Calgary Stampede and other events.
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