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Update on Holy Trinity Academy construction, future plans shared in session for families (Medicine Hat)

Details on the current construction status and  future plans  for the new Holy Trinity Academy school were revealed Wednesday night during a public information night for families.         Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5fa232bb     

Forget bedrooms: Report shows where homebuyers actually spend their time (Australia)

When it comes to buying a home, a new report has revealed it is not always about the number of bedrooms,  bathrooms  and parking spots.             Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yhezx3kd      

Sales, prices slide to start the year amid rising supply in January (Calgary)

  Calgary’s resale real estate market continued to see declining sales in January amid rising supply, leading to a continuation of falling prices across all housing segments. Calgary Real Estate Board statistics for January show sales fell nearly 15 per cent year over year in January, while inventory gained nearly 21 per cent. Sales have declined in the city now for eight consecutive months, as have prices.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/kk78b854     

What does half a million dollars buy in Calgary's homes market? (Calgary)

  The single-family detached home had long been the dwelling of choice for Calgary’s first-time  buyers  but today, the housing type is no longer within reach in this market for this buyer demographic after more than a half-decade of rising prices.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bdct36xn         

What kind of home does $350,000 buy in Edmonton? (Edmonton)

  Buyer dollars go further in Edmonton than most other major real estate markets in Canada.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/45xjvjve  

Jump on nation-building, economist says (Canada)

  Canada is poised to kick-start its nation-building projects this year, says a provincial economist, and St. Albert businesses should find ways to capitalize on them.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/33s5m3z4  

IEA Slashes Oil Demand Growth Forecast For 2026 (Global)

Global oil demand is expected to rise by 850,000 barrels per day this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday as it cut its growth estimate from 930,000 bpd expected last month.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ycxwvkmn            

Cost of home renos keeps rising in Calgary (Calgary)

  When Bill Black began planning minor renovations for his home of 18 years,  even he  felt some sticker shock.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/426uj3s4      

Okotoks leaders talk business growth at chamber breakfast (Okotoks)

Members of Okotoks' business community heard from municipal leaders during a town hall-style breakfast on Tuesday.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/prufkfh4     

East Reservoir project advances in Didsbury (Didsbury)

The Town of Didsbury is moving forward with a long-planned upgrade to its East Reservoir, a project aimed at ensuring reliable water capacity for a growing community.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2x22a975       

Castle Mountain opens high-speed lift, expanding run access (Medicine Hat)

  A premier ski destination close to Medicine Hat has unveiled its new chairlift, expanding access to more than 20 new runs and a wide expanse of new terrain.         Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5d4dyfbm