Greatest Boom Ever

Medicine Hat city councillors will not be sending provincial leaders a letter of opposition to coal mining projects in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains after a motion brought forward by Coun. Bill Cocks was put to bed before it had the opportunity to get discussed publicly.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ym63dbk9  

        Alberta's real estate market offers compelling opportunities for investors willing to look beyond traditional Canadian hotspots. With no land transfer tax, affordable entry points compared to Toronto or Vancouver, and a resource-backed economy, the province deserves serious consideration . Here's where to focus your attention.       1. Calgary   Alberta's largest city leads with diversified economic growth, population influx, and a balanced market. Neighborhoods like Beltline and Bridgeland offer strong rental demand from young professionals, while suburban areas provide cash-flow opportunities.       2. Edmonton   The capital city combines government stability with a growing tech sector. Whyte Avenue and Oliver districts attract students and young workers, creating consistent rental demand. Edmonton offers lower entry prices than Calgary with comparable appreciation potential.       3. Airdrie   Th...

Rattled homeowners have been scuppering their plans to sell this winter as Sydney’s auction market continues to slump and falls in home prices accelerate.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/33233j63  

In six months, the federal government’s ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing expires, and hopes are high in real estate circles that Ottawa will let it lapse.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2suevr9s    

Following the announcement of a potential pipeline to the West Coast, Premier Danielle Smith has issued a statement regarding a pipeline from Alberta to the east.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5x8e5pa3    

What’s old is new again: residents in Edmonton’s west end will soon be able to frequent a grocery store bearing the same name it had for decades before it closed two years ago and briefly became a high-end food retailer.   Read more: https://tinyurl.com/hx63sv63