Greatest Boom Ever

The Canadian government and Alberta have reached a carbon pricing deal that could finally move a long-discussed West Coast oil pipeline from perpetual Canadian debate into actual construction, with a start date now penciled in as early as September 2027.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2k9rndwy  

The century-old Ardiel Residence on McRae Street in Olde Towne Okotoks is set to be demolished following a request from the property owner.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yx82a58t  

The leaders of Medicine Hat’s closest neighbours emphasized Thursday at an event promoting regional partnership the importance of collaboration.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/9h92rt2v     

Many off-the-plan apartments have not made significant gains on resale, experts said, as the property type comes into focus after this week’s budget.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/6hbx5ce3  

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his government’s intention to adjust clean electricity regulations on Thursday, in an effort double the capacity of Canada’s grid by 2050.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/jcc8xdz8     

Nancy Southern sees potential opportunity stemming from the Alberta-Canada energy pact and a growing economy.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/232b5rhk  

The typically busy spring market stumbled through April with sales and benchmark prices falling in Calgary amid rising supply. Calgary Real Estate Board statistics for the month show resales for all housing types fell six per cent year over year. Yet, it was the apartment-style condominium segment that accounted for much of the decline in demand with sales (432 transactions) off 27 per cent from April last year.         Read more: https://tinyurl.com/hejy5mx7  

Calgary builders and trade workers say thieves targeting construction sites across the city are becoming increasingly brazen, making off with high-value tools, equipment and building materials at an alarming rate.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/528282ns  

Higher gas prices and economic uncertainty are not putting the brakes on Edmontonians ’ desire for recreational lifestyles. A new report from Royal LePage points to recreational communities in the surrounding area continuing to see high demand for real estate, especially lakeside .       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4s6cm36w  

A $50-million project designed to protect Sunnyside from the threat of overland flooding is functionally complete, just in time for this year’s spring flood season.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4zv7vnv2  

Calgary’s surrounding markets saw supply levels grow in April, due to slowing demand in many bedroom communities. Calgary Real Estate Board statistics revealed some key markets saw declining year-over-year resales while others saw flat or modest growth.   Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2hn3pa98     

OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in April fell compared with a year ago as the average sale price climbed.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/35muy458  

The City of Grande Prairie is preparing for the 2026 construction season with $28.5 million in budgeted spending for roads and infrastructure projects aimed at maintaining transportation networks, improving drainage systems and supporting future growth.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mundd6k6  

High River Town Council is moving forward with key infrastructure upgrades after awarding a construction contract for the Crescent Avenue S.E. water mains replacement and the 9th Street Happy Trail Ramp project.          Read more: https://tinyurl.com/47ev 62km