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Alberta Separation Vote

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      Alberta is set to hold a pivotal vote on its future, with a referendum on provincial separation scheduled for October 19, 2026. This vote, which will ask Albertans whether to remain in Canada or begin the legal process toward a binding independence referendum, marks a significant moment in the province's relationship with the federation^1,4.   The separation question was announced by Premier Danielle Smith in a televised address on May 21, 2026, as the tenth question to be included in the broader 2026 Alberta referendums 1 • 2. This decision followed months of pressure from separatist groups and citizen-led petitions 6,8 . The final question presents Albertans with a choice: "Should Alberta remain a province of Canada, or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada?" 1 2 .   It is crucial to understand tha...
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So Money partners with HomePay on construction repayments (Australia)

Non-bank mortgage manager So Money has announced a partnership with construction platform HomePay , offering borrowers up to 12 months of paused repayments on land and construction loans while their home is being built.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4yzrsmar  
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Councillor wants to bill developers for felled trees in new neighbourhoods (Edmonton)

A city councillor is calling for a new fee to charge developers for eac       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2fnzu7c6      
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Here's what Calgary businesses say they want to see ahead of the city's next budget (Calgary)

With council set to deliberate Calgary's next four-year budget this fall, businesses are sharing their top priorities and what they want to see.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5y9c7hsx  
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Twinning of Highway 3 in southern Alta. almost complete (Alberta)

Twinning of Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett is nearing completion.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/eejtbmuu  
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Renovators reveal top tricks that helped double their home’s value (Australia)

Homeowners Donna and Michael Gill have doubled the value of their house thanks to a four year renovation, and know the top trick to getting the most value out of your home in 2026.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mtz448rc     
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Protest in Parkview: Residents decry series of infill projects (Edmonton)

It was more than a protest; it was a declaration of intent.   Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2wj9mvve     
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Alberta leads country, among provinces, in population growth year-over-year (Alberta)

Last week’s seasonally-adjusted Labour Force Survey not only showed declines and increases in the number of jobs, and in which sector they were, but also indicated Alberta was leading the country, among provinces, in population growth.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/586wrebd     
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Protest in Parkview: Residents decry series of infill projects (Edmonton)

It was more than a protest; it was a declaration of intent.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2wj9mvve  
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The investors racing to cash in on the AI boom (United States)

Investors are spending billions of dollars buying up land in hopes of developing it into data centers or other AI infrastructure. The buildout is impacting communities across the country, sparking confrontations between tech companies, developers, local governments and residents. CNBC traveled to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and Boise, Idaho to learn more about the real estate bet behind the AI boom.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3yc56pa7     
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Ex-casino boss John Alexander relists $26 million home, first offered north of $40m (Australia)

Former Crown Resorts executive chairman John Alexander and his wife, Alice Alexander, have put their contemporary Southern Highlands home back on the market with a price guide of $26 million to $28 million.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ynunerrf     
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120-year-old Calgary home and former convent at the centre of rezoning debate (Calgary)

The future of a historic Calgary estate could be at risk if a developer is allowed to proceed with a proposal to turn the space into multi-residential development.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5n73abmx  
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City provides progress on improved communication strategy (Medicine Hat)

Progress with a program launched in 2024 to provide further clarity around processes handled at city hall, including business licence and building permit reviews, plus improvements to communication around the development processes, was made public Friday.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mt26k5dy     
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The prestige Sydney suburb where house prices fell most over a year (Australia)

The typical house in Mosman is worth $715,000 less than it was at the start of the year, with supply exceeding demand, sellers cutting prices to attract buyers and new planning controls weighing on the blue-chip suburb’s property market.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y4wfvhb6      
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