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A commercial property owner in Killarney is criticizing the city’s construction plans along 26th Avenue S.W., saying a proposal to install dedicated bike lanes will negatively affect customer access.   Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3rzsrud8  

Two Alberta markets have landed among Canada’s top five places to buy real estate, according to a new national ranking, with Calgary placing fifth and Edmonton ranking even higher.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3btey3bd     

Canada’s total residential mortgage debt surpassed $2.4 trillion in January 2026, up 4.8 per cent year over year, “showing early but contained signs of strain,” Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said Tuesday.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yesfk4p3  

With the war in the Middle East threatening the global supply of oil, most Canadians appreciate the urgent need for a new pipeline to our West Coast and others to the east — entirely within Canada.   Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ybcjhjw4     

Saskatchewan’s helium industry has a chance to significantly benefit from the war in Iran, but federal policies are holding it back, industry leaders say.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdfn8b5a    

Okotoks homeowners will be paying more for the municipal and provincial portions of their property tax bill this year.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4krrkpf8  

The Town of Gibbons has approved its 2026 operating and capital budgets.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdhnx273  

Rocky View County (RVC) is raising concerns about proposed provincial legislation it says could significantly affect how growth, infrastructure and development are managed in the municipality.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2navs7j3      

    Recent fluctuations in global oil prices are creating a complex economic picture for  Alberta,  a province whose fortunes  remain  closely tied to energy markets. As Canada's largest oil producer, Alberta finds itself in a paradoxical situation where rising commodity prices offer both opportunities and challenges for its economy and citizens.   The province's economic outlook has been upgraded recently, with ATB Financial now projecting 2.7% growth in real GDP for 2026, up from its December forecast of 2.1%. 1   More significantly, nominal GDP is expected to surge by 6%, a dramatic revision from the previously projected 0.7%. 1   This upgrade  largely reflects  higher oil price forecasts, with ATB now  anticipating  West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to average $75 US per barrel in 2026. 1   These improved projections position Alberta to outperform other Canadian provinces. Even before the recent oil price increases, A...

A 100-home investor who grew up in housing commission has warned federal budget changes could deepen Australia’s housing divide, entrenching advantages for existing landlords and hitting younger buyers hardest.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3skrykhu