Sand mining. if you are from outside the industry, it sounds like a Star Wars job, something that would be a vocation for a young entrepreneur on Tatooine.
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Monthly Archives: July 2025
Lorne Gunter: Solution to Edmonton’s infill problem is to replace entire city council
In the end, on the subject of infill construction in mature neighbourhoods, our courageous city council decided to take the impressively bold step of … kicking the can down the road until after they are all safely re-elected in this fall’s municipal campaign.
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Community Standards Amendments approved by Airdrie Council
The Community Standards Bylaw (CSB) Amendments were unanimously approved by Airdrie City Council at the regular meeting held on July 2.
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Residents’ outcry triggers review of Heidelberg’s water application
An outcry from residents has prompted today’s public review of Heidelberg Materials Canada’s application to reallocate a water licence from its Bearspaw pit to its Cochrane operation.
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McCain to appeal denial of self-supply renewable power
Potato processor McCain will appeal a utility commission ruling that denied its plan to build and connect renewable power to its $600-million plant expansion at Coaldale.
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MD of Taber writes off nearly $300K over unpaid oil taxes
The MD of Taber has written off $290,000 in taxes owed by an oil company that it now considers to be uncollectable.
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Dubai rental market stabilizes as demand for affordable, luxury options grows with over 72,000 new units expected: Report
Dubai’s rental market entering a phase of healthy stabilization, with long-term rents showing more measured shifts and short-term rentals continuing to attract steady demand. As new inventory enters the market, rental pressure is gradually easing, offering tenants greater choice and flexibility, according to a new analysis of Dubai’s most searched areas for property rentals in H1 2025 from UAE-based property portals Bayut and dubizzle.
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Rent controls will drive landlords out of the market: Landbay
The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces stricter controls on rent increases, requiring landlords to give a two-month lead time – and tenants gain the right to challenge rent increases through tribunals.
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Thinktank partners with Fortiro to boost loan speed and fraud detection
Non-bank lender Thinktank has announced a new partnership with Fortiro, a document verification and fraud detection firm, to further enhance its digital loan processing and fraud prevention tools.
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New doctors haven’t put a dent in Okotoks waitlists
Although more family doctors are coming to Alberta, long waiting lists still persist in Okotoks.
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