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The share of home lending to investors is at its highest level in almost a decade, as industry experts offer cautious optimism that the federal budget could help first home buyers compete.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ye62ayne  

A new report on the Alberta economy suggests the province is continuing to lead the country in growth, but factors outside its control continue to influence the trend.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdrdy75d  

Global oil demand is set to exceed supply in the current year amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, reversing previous projections of a surplus.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/r5cd35n9     

With rising costs keeping more millennials living with their parents, could falling rents be the boost they need to leave the family home?       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4rma6xua  

Alberta’s economic outlook is better than the rest of Canada, according to the Business Council of Alberta’s spring 2026 snapshot, with a potential for a $15-billion windfall, largely as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4es5mmr9  

Okotoks Town Council approved the 2026 Property Tax Rate with a 4 per cent increase during Monday’s regular meeting .         Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mv4euct4     

Calgary is at it again.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/566paddy  

Okotoks Town Council approved the 2026 Property Tax Rate with a 4 per cent increase during Monday’s regular meeting .         Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mv4euct4     

The County of Newell has submitted a request for proposals from contractors for design and installation of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic system array to be built near its administration and shop facility complex.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2mnt7a4k       

The City of Brooks has announced it will begin upgrading all electricity meters this season to maintain safe, reliable service as many of the city’s meters are nearing the end of service life.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/sjwu4zv2  

According to the County of Newell Annual Financial Report for 2025, recently published online, financial assets increased by $8.3 million while liabilities decreased by $1.1 million, resulting in an overall net increase of $9.4 million in financial assets and a total of $158 million.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ykcb9yt3  

A Melbourne landlord whose tenants owe him $7200 is calling for harsher penalties to be imposed on renters who don’t pay rent for months on end.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/35t38vdd        

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