Greatest Boom Ever

The federal-provincial energy accord has drawn national attention to pipelines, but attracting major investment into the burgeoning AI-focused data  centre  sector could provide another spark for Alberta’s economy in the coming years.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/25wm7cxv  

In line with seasonal expectations, both sales and inventory levels  trended up   relative  to March’s activity. Despite this typical monthly rise, April sales  totalled  2,104 units, six per cent lower than levels reported in 2025.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mr2md3th        

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he’s “encouraged” by the federal government’s efforts to diversify the economy and protect it against increasingly common shocks to global trade.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3zh7w49z  

Ron Butler says that when he started in the mortgage business 30 years ago, it was quite easy for a grocery store  produce  manager or part-time nurse to find the five per cent down payment needed to buy a home.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5hyfcux7     

Alberta’s government is investing in the power of song with its new Alberta Music Action Plan.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4wmbkfvn  

Airdrie residents and businesses are being asked to weigh in on a proposed residential land use change that could allow up to four homes on a single residential lot in more areas of the city.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4cvcrsxv  

Various new businesses are coming to St. Albert in the next few years, with some standouts highlighted during the Economic Development Business Breakfast.        Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/dw5h24ht     

The Town of Gibbons is moving toward an 8.2 per cent tax revenue increase as council works to stabilize finances after officials say the municipality was weeks away from running out of cash.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/fkxx4fas     

Sydney home prices have begun to fall as interest rate hikes, global economic uncertainty and question marks around potential property tax changes weigh on buyer confidence.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ycybxfsa  

Owning a home is more than shelter.  It’s  also a foundation for building long-term wealth, and a new study shows that Calgary homeowners — who  purchased  in 2020 — have seen the best return among major Canadian markets on their investment in housing.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/25dt9rj7  

Calgarians  seeking to  rent in April saw lower average rents compared with last year, a new report had found. Online rental marketplace Zumper.com released its April report, showing that Calgary’s rental market became more affordable month over month, and year over year.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4kuwh8tm     

Edmonton homebuyers have experienced a lot of good financial vibes in the last few years, seeing prices climb, even leading the nation for growth up until recently.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2xwexrd3     

Get your winter travel plans in order, because Porter Airlines just announced four new direct flights from Edmonton to sunny destinations.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bdd27zxy     

Andrew Grantham, senior economist CIBC Capital Markets, talks about the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold interest rates and where it might go next.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ydbth5xj