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Smith hopes pipeline will lead to more Ottawa ‘accommodations’ for Alberta (Alberta)

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says finalizing an energy agreement with the federal government that includes a new West Coast oil pipeline could not only tamp down the separatist movement in her province, but also lead to more “accommodations” from Ottawa on other issues.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mukv8kys  

SA hospital project to drive huge property price growth revealed (Australia)

Investment in healthcare facilities has been labelled by one expert as the single biggest driver of property price growth, with homeowners in one key SA area set to win big in the coming years.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/e2dp7rpc      

National jobs numbers down but Alberta leading the way in growth (Alberta)

According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, employment took a nationwide dip.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5h8p9yna  

Officials say economic benefit of data centres worth water spent (Medicine Hat)

The Brooks Newell region is interested in attracting data centres to the area. Critics worry that water-poor southern Alberta can’t support the demand on resources, but city officials in Brooks aren’t worried.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ysxbkdnv  

Proposed mosque in St. Albert to move forward after appeal dismissed (St. Albert)

A proposed mosque in St. Albert can move forward after the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board dismissed an appeal against the project.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5dhhzexm  

Dozens rally to oppose St. Albert solar farm (St. Albert)

Dozens of Sturgeon County residents rallied late last month to oppose a proposed solar farm near Villeneuve.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/52bks9bj  

The type of Melbourne home that disappeared within two decades (Australia)

When Adam Farrugia and his then-fiancee Danielle bought their first home in 2004, they stretched their budget: they paid $335,000 for their three-bedroom Rowville house.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/muhrm7bm    

This year's best communities start with the letter A (Edmonton)

Two Edmonton area communities beginning with the letter “A” have received the equivalent of an A-plus.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mcv9yrz2  

Varcoe: Oilsands industry has 'full commitment' to Pathways — but needs better rules to attract investment, Murray Edwards says (Canada)

Murray Edwards is unequivocal — the oilsands industry wants the $20-billion Pathways carbon capture project in Alberta to go ahead.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/9dpt3fdr      

5 of the most expensive neighbourhoods in Calgary right now (Calgary)

An April real estate report just revealed the five most expensive neighbourhoods in Calgary, and one has a median sold price of over $3 million.           Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4p43mku3  

High River shares new pool expansion progress update (High River)

The Town of High River says construction on its pool expansion project has reached another major milestone.         Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3cyx42hp     

Split vote sends Lakeview neighbourhood plan back to council (St. Albert)

After a split vote, a draft of the Lakeview neighbourhood plan will be sent back to council before it's finalized .            Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrywh33f  

Council will consider $21 million budget ask for substation modernization (Medicine Hat)

The City is asking councillors to approve a budget increase of $21.55 million that will help fund a modernization strategy of its electric substation infrastructure as portions of it are nearing the end of their service life.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2s4zdzuj     

Housing downturn possible as demand softens and rates kick in, Cotality warns (Australia)

The Australian housing market is entering a downturn as rising interest rates soften demand.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3zpwzbwe