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There are many steps on the journey to calling Snowberry home (Edmonton)

One of Edmonton’s newest  neighbourhoods  is still on the drawing boards.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ypmmhdrh  

Bellwether to lead growth on Calgary's east side (Calgary)

A new community on Calgary’s east side reflects the qualities of its namesake — leadership, way-showing, connection,  unity  and direction. Bellwether, historically meaning the ram that leads the flock, but also meaning trendsetter and innovator, is a community that aims to be at the forefront of positive change through its design, community  initiatives  and lifestyle offerings.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/52upx9fu     

Lorne Gunter: Alberta right to insist AI data-centre proposals include their own power supply (Alberta)

One of the fundamental principles of the provincial government’s strategy for attracting artificial intelligence (AI) data centres to Alberta, released in 2024, is BYOP — bring your own power.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/43skutv9  

Alberta economy forecast to grow despite global turmoil: ATB report (Alberta)

Alberta’s economy is expected to outperform much of the country this year despite a turbulent global backdrop, according to a new quarterly outlook from ATB Financial – though economists warn the gains may not be evenly felt by households and businesses.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2en5anpv     

Varcoe: As oil pipelines become an ace in 'Canada's deck,' should country place bet on path south or west? (Canada)

Look west or southward bound? This  isn’t  the title of a TV sitcom, but a question facing Canadian politicians and oil industry leaders.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bmxbpc22    

Why waiting to lock in your variable rate often backfires (Canada)

One of the biggest draws of variable-rate mortgages is that they give you options.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4zj3hkyw  

'We're coming for you': Edmonton begins four-year long process to tackle derelict properties (Edmonton)

City council is ready to put an end to boarded up shops which have served as havens for squatters, drug dealers and arsonists for decades. But a mountain of bureaucracy stands in the way.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/578wu5ru  

Yeronga mega-estate smashes suburb record in secret multi-million dollar deal (Australia)

A riverfront mega-estate has changed hands in a hushed deal that smashed the suburb record for Brisbane’s blue-chip Yeronga.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mt2ypm9f  

Vacation home prices expected to rise again this year: Royal LePage report (Canada)

Vacation home prices are expected to grow this year, despite concerns about the economy and global turmoil putting a damper on demand in some parts of the country.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/47xrvak9     

Trans Mountain pipeline will soon be at full capacity amid global energy crisis (Alberta)

The Trans Mountain oil pipeline system is expected to operate at full capacity in April and into May  as a result of  energy disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4ya4xj6p     

Edmonton has avoided 'missing middle' problem plaguing other cities (Edmonton)

Affordably priced homes for families have long been in short supply in Canada’s housing market, especially in its largest markets.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/c284m92h      

Family housing in demand even as building outpaces population growth (Calgary)

It’s no secret that Calgary has seen a lot of residential construction over the last few years.         Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4h54a2k6       

Calgary is not among Top 10 most expensive rental markets in Canada (Calgary)

Calgary isn’t in the Top 10 in Canada, and that’s likely good news for renters.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/wrbe942z     

Mortgage affordability worsens in most major Canadian cities, report says (Canada)

It became harder for Canadians in most major cities to afford a mortgage in February, a new report by Ratehub.ca found on Thursday.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4nxs8kxs