Greatest Boom Ever

Another downtown Edmonton business is closing its doors for good.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrkd4ccr  

Calgarians will soon be able to drive on the new Ivor Strong Bridge when travelling on Deerfoot Trail in the city’s southeast.         Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mpupvvff        

Alberta business leaders are optimistic about the province’s economic outlook, with nearly two-thirds expecting economic conditions to improve over the next year and many planning to increase investment, hiring and revenue growth, according to the inaugural Business Council of Alberta (BCA) CEO Pulse Survey.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yxhchy7u     

After years of growing its presence in St. Albert, Atkinson Construction has officially broken ground on a new headquarters that will serve as the company’s long-term home in the community.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ysk7m2bx         

Residents along the border of northwest Edmonton and St. Albert say erosion along 137 Avenue — which has completely eroded the roadway over Horseshoe Creek — has limited access for emergency vehicles to their neighbourhoods .       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mtxtha3z  

Another medical clinic is now open to new patients in downtown Red Deer.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3zb74cw8     

Initial asking prices are falling and homes are sitting for longer as the housing market cools across Australia.         Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s6hacaz     

      Nestled between Calgary and Edmonton, Central Alberta offers a compelling alternative to big-city living without sacrificing access to urban amenities. From the bustling hub of Red Deer to charming agricultural communities like Lacombe and Ponoka, this region has become increasingly attractive to families, retirees, and investors seeking value in a shifting Canadian housing market.   Market Overview   Central Alberta's real estate market has historically provided more affordable entry points than its major metropolitan neighbors. While Calgary and Edmonton have experienced significant price volatility, communities in the Red Deer corridor and surrounding areas have maintained steadier growth trajectories. Single-family detached homes typically range from $300,000 to $500,000, depending on the specific community and property condition, making homeownership accessible to first-time buyers priced out of larger cities.   The region's economy, traditional...

The City of Calgary has released the preliminary design for the 10th Street Gravel Bar and Recreational Wave project.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ynshbkpy  

Construction is poised to begin right away on a new $2.9-billion natural gas pipeline in central Alberta after the provincial power regulator approved the Yellowhead project proposed by Canadian Utilities Ltd.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/42wse3eh