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February surge levels out Cochrane housing market (Cochrane)

Cochrane’s real estate market is levelling out as a burst of February sales successfully swallowed up a wave of new listings.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2bpwzdau     

City to borrow $65.75M for Saamis Solar (Medicine Hat)

  Monday  evening city  councillors  unanimously approved to borrow $65.75 million  in order to  complete the 75-megawatt phase of the  Saamis  Solar project.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/528mt8vf          

Alberta's Economic Advantage: Fueling a Resilient Real Estate Market

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                    In the Canadian economic landscape, Alberta has long carved out a distinct identity, one built on resource wealth, entrepreneurial spirit, and a fiercely independent attitude. This unique combination creates a powerful economic advantage that directly translates into a dynamic and resilient real estate market, offering compelling opportunities for investors and residents alike.       At the core of Alberta's advantage is its fiscal framework. The province is the only one in Canada without a provincial sales tax (PST), a simple yet profound policy that leaves more money in the pockets of consumers and businesses. This tax-friendly environment is complemented by some of the lowest personal income tax rates in the country, particularly for middle and high-income earners. This combination creates a powerful magnet for talent and capital, drawing skilled workers and corporations  seeking  to maximi...

Home insurance costs soar as property values continue to rise (Australia)

  Australia’s relentless property boom has developed a hidden sting for homeowners: the skyrocketing value of homes has meant the cost of insuring them is draining household budgets at record levels.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mr4ydhs9  

Calgary home sales down 11% in February as condo activity slips: board (Calgary)

  Home sales in the City of Calgary fell 11.2 per cent last month compared with February 2025 amid a sharp pullback in  condo  activity.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/nnwrthta  

How China, other foreign investors might back a new Alberta pipeline (Alberta)

  Premier Danielle Smith believes state-owned foreign investors would likely play a role in a proposed new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/6uczpfh5     

Peace River council highlights and Monday's March 2 meeting agenda (Peace River)

  Town of Peace River council met on Feb. 23, and these are some of their agenda highlights.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5n6avbu9     

Hobart home prices surge toward new peak (Australia)

  Hobart is mere millimetres away from setting a new peak home price benchmark.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2s27krhv     

‘Biggest tax increase in Calgary’s history’: City council sounds off on provincial education tax hike (Calgary)

  Calgary’s mayor is calling the UCP government’s sharp increase in the provincial education property tax the largest property tax hike in the city’s history.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ymf6crsf