Greatest Boom Ever

A massive new development could take shape in southwest Calgary, with plans calling for over 1,000 homes in  Springbank  Hill.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/39twc5e2     

Timing is everything when it comes to growing a business, and two of Canada’s largest oilsands producers just punctuated the point in a big way — boosting output before energy prices soared this spring.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bdf38ex4         

One recent evening, in an attempt to improve a mood laid low by the Oilers’ playoff results, I found myself watching YouTube clips of a  favoured  old Steve Martin movie.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yprjcxct     

Construction of the new four-lane bridge at Range Road 33 and Highway 1 in Springbank is advancing at a strong pace, marking a key milestone in the broader Bingham Crossing and Highway 1 interchange upgrades.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/579ar9pk     

Following council’s approval of the 2026 property tax rate, the average homeowner in Brooks will see a $12.56 increase monthly for municipal taxes on top of $8.93 in provincial education taxes.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/k9t2w9zh  

After discussion Tuesday, Cypress County council has moved to set a new tax rate for the coming year, looking to ensure competitive rates while enabling critical development.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/53mrc7wt  

A colossal contiguous sheep station in South Australia, an area larger than the Lebanon and Vanuatu combined, is poised to become Australia’s biggest ever pastoral property sale, with new data revealing a significant surge in foreign investment eyeing off Australian farmland.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yden63fx         

The Edmonton housing market is entering its busiest time of year, and we  took a look  at how different property types are performing as we enter the first week of May.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3dhacfyh       

A new 25-storey building is going up in Windsor Park.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/32ybb2bn  

If you’ve been watching the latest infill controversy in the Glenora neighbourhood, you’ll know that the developer, Glenora Homes, has been trying to intimidate residents opposed to their multiplex by printing the opponents’ names on a large sign on the building lot, including those same residents’ names in a flyer dropped in mailboxes in the area and threatening to turn the project into a halfway house for criminals and addicts.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3w9y9xr5  

Red Deer residential sales  lag  behind last year, but the  city’s  market  remains  stronger than some.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ykc63bb7      

A proposed 75-metre TELUS communications tower east of Highway 2 between Calgary and Airdrie has survived a nearby landowner’s appeal, leaving Rocky View County’s conditional approval in place.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/26962nrx  

The Alberta government announced funds Monday to explore a major expansion to a hospital in Strathcona.   Read more:   https://tinyurl.com/2j5fveru    

      In the vast agricultural landscape of Alberta, fertilizer stands as the unsung hero that transforms prairie soil into productive farmland. As Canada's agricultural powerhouse, Alberta's relationship with fertilizer is complex, essential, and increasingly challenging in today's global economic climate.   Alberta's Fertilizer Dependence   Alberta's agricultural sector relies heavily on fertilizer to maintain its competitive edge. With over 50 million acres of farmland, the province produces a significant portion of Canada's wheat, canola, and barley. This productivity depends on the strategic application of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium— the three primary nutrients that make up commercial fertilizers.   The province's unique soil conditions and relatively short growing season make optimal fertilization crucial. Alberta farmers have become increasingly sophisticated in their fertilizer application, adopting precision agriculture technologies that a...