Red Deer’s fibre optic network installation progresses
Buried civil construction installations for the new fibre optic network in Red Deer should be about 75 per cent complete by the end of August. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3v9xkkbs
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Pilot project diverting construction waste in Okotoks (Okotoks)
The Town of Okotoks has partnered with Azimuth Builders and Wilco Disposal on a pilot project that has already demonstrated that a significant portion of construction waste can be diverted from the landfill. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5276ypxj
Cochrane looking to speed up non-residential development approvals (Cochrane)
Cochrane council is looking for ways to make it easier and faster for businesses to establish and expand in the community. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2axrvy6z
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in nearly a year, causing homebuyers to pause (USA)
Mortgage rates rose last week to the highest level since August 2025, and that caused homebuyer demand for loans to pull back. Refinance demand, however, moved higher. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4vmv2xfn
NSW building completions plummet to 12-year-low point as the major state drags Australia behind 1.2 million home target (Australia)
Building completions in one state have plummeted to a 12-year low and are the “biggest reason” the nation is falling behind a major new homes target. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2n9jd9ry
Calgary housing market stable while prices fall nationwide: Royal LePage report (Calgary)
Calgary’s housing market remained resilient through the second quarter of 2026, with home prices holding steady despite a slower pace of sales and signs of cooling in the condominium market. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/36346fty
Alberta oilsands emissions intensity down 28% since 2012 as production rises (Alberta)
A new report shows that greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta’s oilsands have dropped by about 28 per cent per barrel, while production has risen to more than 3.3 million barrels per day, according to 2024 data. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/365pae4z
Edmonton's luxury housing market is starting to gain steam (Edmonton)
Edmonton’s housing market stayed relatively steady this spring, but one segment is seeing much stronger momentum. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2r7j4cpw
Fort McMurray oilsands at the heart of new west coast pipeline, but more workers needed (Fort McMurray)
Three of Canada’s largest energy stakeholders signed an agreement that could significantly change what the Alberta oilsands look like in the next ten years. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/re3pn6t9
Top 8 Edmonton Neighborhoods for Real Estate Investment in 2026 (Edmonton)
Edmonton has emerged as one of Canada's most promising markets for real estate investment, offering attractive capitalization rates, a growing population base, and diverse property types that cater to both residential and commercial investors. 1 With average rental yields exceeding 5.5% in established neighborhoods and continued population growth driven by economic diversification, the Alberta capital presents compelling opportunities for investors seeking cash-flow-positive properties in 2026. 1 Here are the top eight neighborhoods worth considering: 1. Strathcona and Garneau These neighborhoods near the University of Alberta are experiencing a surge in demand for renovated character suites and modern infills where renters pay a premium for walkability to Whyte Avenue and the river valley. 2 The area benefits from Edmonton's Tech Corridor Expansion, where technology companies and the University of Alberta drive consistent rental deman...