The local economy looks great this year in spite of “storm clouds” to watch for, including decisions on controversial pipelines, says a Calgary executive.
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Council to discuss its role in business growth
The leaders of 20 Medicine Hat institutions have been invited to a meeting on Thursday to discuss a co-ordinated approach to local economic development, but city officials are debating how much leadership is being asked for, or what would ultimately be welcomed.
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Valley with growing options
Edmonton’s south west Heritage Valley area is growing at a steady pace.
The Allard community, within the neighbourhood, is increasingly becoming a popular choice for new homebuyers in Edmonton.
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The City releases Suburban Residential Growth 2013-2017 in anticipation of Calgary’s population increase
Managing growth is critical for a sustainable city.
It’s time to lay out the welcome mat! Calgary’s population and housing growth over the next five years is forecast to rise according to the 2013-2017 Suburban Residential Growth report released today by The City of Calgary.
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Increasing momentum for Calgary retail market
CALGARY — This year has so far proven to be one of increasing momentum for the city’s retail market, according to a new report by Colliers International in Calgary.
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Growing pains: Facing common challenges, municipalities in capital region can compete or co-operate
EDMONTON – Sherwood Park is making plans to double in size, Edmonton has launched a new annexation bid to the south, and Sturgeon County is proposing a new urban area around the city of St. Albert.
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Canadian executives more optimistic about the economy
CALGARY — Canadian executives are more optimistic these days than they were last fall about the national economy, according to a new survey by Ernst & Young.
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Edmonton’s non-residential building permits increase in March
EDMONTON, AB, May. 8, 2013/ Troy Media/ – The value of building permits issued in the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) increased dramatically in March. According to the latest Statistics Canada data, contractors in the Edmonton CMA took out building permits worth $850 million in March – a level that is more than double the total value of permits issued in March 2012.
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Alberta economic momentum softens
CALGARY — Economic momentum has softened in Alberta alongside tempered enthusiasm in the energy sector.
The Blue Book report, released Wednesday by the BMO Financial Group, said Alberta’s economy is expected to expand by a more modest 2.5 per cent this year after growing 3.9 per cent in 2012, “sluggish by the standard set over the past decade.”
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Close-knit living
Qualico Communities Sienna neighbourhood in the southeast corner of Fort Saskatchewan still has many years left in development, but don’t let its young age fool you. The community is already offering residents a variety of home styles from award-winning builders, starting in the 300s.
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