Greatest Boom Ever

Victorian first-home buyers are turning their backs on building new homes and the traditional Great Australian Dream of a house with a back yard. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4rc9j5ne

Fortis Alberta, one of the main electrical providers in Alberta, is set to make several upgrades to Westlock’s aging electrical infrastructure over the next few years. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4fbpym75  

Long-awaited progress on two major projects could soon be happening in Red Deer’s north. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3ja26cup  

The government of Alberta announced funding for a new hospital in southern Alberta on Friday. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4rzvudfe  

City councillors are expected to make a decision Monday on how much property taxes will be raised this year. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ybwne724  

Australia is staring down the barrel of a full-blown rental crisis, with new modelling warning proposed changes to the Capital Gains Tax discount will unleash a “nightmare for tenants”. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ycy8ja6c

As we look ahead to the warm and sunny days of summer in Edmonton, we’re daydreaming of moving to one of the many neighbourhoods that offer the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and community. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2u37xmx3  

Six months after his narrow election victory, a new poll shows that Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas appears to be enjoying a “honeymoon” with Calgarians, while many have yet to form an opinion. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/428ywudz  

The Downtown Revitalization Coalition (DRC) seems to have found the secret to actually making our city centre more vibrant. It’s a secret that continues to elude city council, administration and planners. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/wb66wy7s

St. Albert councillors heard an update on the city's Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) study, which found needs for affordable rental units for young people. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3dcpvw2t  

Sturgeon County Council has approved its 2026 property tax rates, passing Bylaw 1711/26 unanimously during the Tuesday, April 14 meeting. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/munhaeja  

The Community Issues Committee met Thursday to hear about the state of the wastewater treatment plant after an asset management plan was completed. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4p9r4dtk  

Edmonton homeowners will pay an additional $75 this year compared to 2025 for every $100,000 of value in property tax, but if Mayor Andrew Knack had his way it would remain the $53 per $100,000 council approved last November. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2memmbmp  

With housing affordability prompting more buyers to choose apartments over freestanding homes, it’s important to consider the signs of a risky building before committing to a purchase.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/27x4jvcz