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Beyond the Barrel: Alberta's Tech Sector is Redefining the Province (Alberta)

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  For decades, Alberta’s economic identity has been forged in oil and gas. The image of pumpjacks dotting the prairie landscape is iconic, but a powerful new force is emerging from the province’s fertile ground: a vibrant and rapidly expanding technology sector. While the energy industry  remains  a cornerstone, Alberta is undergoing a profound transformation,  leveraging  its legacy strengths to build a diversified, knowledge-based economy that is turning heads on the global stage.   This evolution is not happening in a vacuum.  It's  built on the very foundation of the province's traditional strengths. Alberta's world-class  expertise  in engineering, geoscience, and project management—honed over generations in the energy sector—is proving to be the perfect launchpad for innovation. The technologies developed to solve complex problems in oil and gas, such as remote sensing, data analytics, and environmental monitoring, are now being re...
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Australia’s mortgage belt betting big on Bitcoin | Bitcoin.com.au (Australia)

Mortgage-stressed families are gambling on Bitcoin to outrun rising interest rates, as new data reveals “crypto belts” across Australia’s outer suburbs.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2kcxhcas      
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Calgary’s contentious blanket rezoning policy back before city council (Calgary)

More than 350 people have signed up to speak Monday at what is expected to be another marathon public hearing on Calgary’s highly divisive, citywide rezoning issue, and that number could grow as the hearing gets underway.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/wttfrjwu  
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Riverside Calgary properties, owned by the Alberta government, listed for sale (Calgary)

Almost 13 years after the City of Calgary suffered its historic flood, six properties along the city’s Elbow River are now being sold.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/57rm8nup       
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Graphic of the week: Danielle Smith's approval rate holds steady, poll finds (Alberta)

As some provincial leaders face wild swings in popularity, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is navigating steady political seas, according to a recent survey.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4b4unww8  
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International Energy Agency head says global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ from Iran war (Global)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the Iran war.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/cb6kfsnf  
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Info session coming for downtown Okotoks construction project (Okotoks)

An info session is coming up for part two of a major construction project that begins this spring in downtown Okotoks.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ytnysrjf     
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Melbourne commercial reset to spark market activity (Australia)

Victorian commercial agents are tipped to see a spike in activity, as Melbourne solidifies its place amongst the most popular investment locations for global capital, according to a recent report.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/w27p86nv     
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Trump planned for Big Oil's global dominance. Then he went to war with Iran (Global)

(Bloomberg) — From capturing Venezuela’s president to attacking Europe’s methane rules, President Donald Trump had created a slipstream for his oil-industry backers to expand production of fossil fuels and boost profits.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3f8x4ea3     
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‘My own terms’: What Aussies want more than a home (Australia)

Aussies have abandoned the “Australian Dream” of owning a home in favour of building wealth, according to new research from Finder.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/muarz33a  
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COLUMN: There’s a better way to set property tax bills (Alberta)

It is the time of the year when Albertans get concerned about property taxes. At the same time, local authorities that raise revenues from taxes start to debate about the portion of the property taxes that goes to the province for education.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3729jwn2          
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Newell region seeking to attract new businesses (Medicine Hat)

Members of the Brooks Newell Region are  seeking  to attract new businesses such as Opa! Of Greece, Giant Tiger, Booster  Juice  and Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/evafuyup      
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Proof Sydney is the renovation capital of Australia (Australia)

Sydneysiders are leading the nation’s renovations, turning sometimes derelict homes into multi-million‑dollar, tax‑free properties.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/59ry7hh7  
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Canadian housing bears now have nine reasons backing them up (Canada)

  OK,  let’s  count how many things are working against Canadian real estate right now.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4ybs2se5     
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City exploring options to deal with construction waste (St. Albert)

The city continues to explore its options to cut down on construction waste, with some updated enforcement measures coming to council next month after being identified as a continuous issue in neighbourhoods across the city.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2tza37hu  
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