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New report says Alberta power prices could spike because of Meta’s data centre. The company disputes the claim (Alberta)

Alberta said its first hyperscale data centre would cut what households pay at the end of every month. A new report from an environmental think tank says your total bill could go up instead, though the company behind the project says the claim is not true.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/efutx8fw     
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Construction on Edmonton’s Low Level Bridge replacement could begin in 2029 (Edmonton)

Big changes are on the way for Edmonton’s Low Level Bridge.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4zsurcpp  
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Opinion: Edmonton's heritage plan must focus on future of historic Ross Flats (Edmonton)

On Sept. 1, city council will debate the city’s Heritage Places Strategy (HPS), a report a year and a half in the making.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2k3ava24  
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Reducing development fees would boost housing supply, says CMHC (Canada)

The cost of housing has long been a challenge in Canada, especially in larger markets like Toronto and Vancouver. Yet even in Alberta where prices are comparatively lower, challenges remain .       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdhxcbd9     
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Alberta back in black: Oil boom spurs province to $2B first-quarter surplus (Alberta)

AC/DC was in Edmonton a little more than two weeks ago. So, maybe it’s fitting that the province is back in black.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3y4f3c26     
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Opinion: Calgary’s AI training push needs a workplace test (Calgary)

Calgary is putting serious energy behind artificial intelligence. Alberta’s refreshed Technology and Innovation Strategy aims to create 20,000 technology jobs by 2030, promote AI adoption across industries, and turn research into practical economic value.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4983z22t     
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Devon RCMP warn public about rental property fraud schemes (Devon)

Devon RCMP are reminding residents to remain vigilant when searching for rental housing following reports of scams involving false rental listings and impersonation of property owners or landlords.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/45vvssw8         
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Melbourne’s typical home is now worth less than it was five years ago (Australia)

It’s cheaper to buy a home in Melbourne today than it was five years ago, as high interest rates and a flurry of building activity in the outer suburbs push values down.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yw22dufa     
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Keith Gerein: Edmontonians must stop asking UCP government to undermine city autonomy (Edmonton)

There is term in medicine called iatrogenesis, which occurs when a surgery, prescription or other treatment that is intended to help a patient ends up doing the opposite.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2zdafvk2  
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EDITORIAL: Need more than hope at Hwy. 2 intersection (Okotoks)

It was heartening to hear Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen call the intersection of Highway 2 and 338 Avenue “one of the most unsafe” in the province.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3rp9wmey  
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‘Situational selling’: The home owners who are selling in a downturn (Australia)

Home sellers with a pressing reason to offload their properties are the key owners selling in a downturn, while those with less urgency hold fire as market watchers tip property prices have further to fall.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yz28j5ar  
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Westside Recreation Centre unveils $180-million expansion plan, but requires funding (Calgary)

Westside Recreation Centre is looking to nearly double its size, with a proposed $180-million expansion aimed at easing growing demand for pools, sports courts and ice time.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/w35af5ny     
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Infill friction: Southeast Edmonton residents oppose construction of three-storey building; owner gets safety order (Edmonton)

There is conflict over new infill apartments planned for the Kenilworth neighbourhood in southeast Edmonton.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yaeypdms  
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Canada retaliates with dollar-for-dollar counter tariffs on U.S. products (Canada)

OTTAWA — The federal government announced it will match tariffs dollar for dollar on U.S. products on Tuesday, marking a tit-for-tat escalation in the trade conflict with Canada’s largest trading partner.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdefuju2     
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City to support businesses seeking involvement with major regional projects (Medicine Hat)

A biannual financial report that will be presented to council Sept. 8 shows during the first half of 2026 the city received 92 investment attraction inquiries and is involved in eight major projects totalling more than $4.4 billion and 270 new jobs.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/k629tn26    
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