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Navigating Inflation in Alberta: What to Expect in 2026

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    Alberta's economy stands at a crossroads as we move through 2026, with inflationary pressures shaping the financial landscape for households and businesses alike. After the turbulent economic conditions of recent years, understanding  what's  ahead  for  inflation in Alberta has never been more important for financial planning.   Current Inflation Picture   Alberta's inflation is projected to average approximately 2.5% in 2026, according to ATB  Financial's  Economic Outlook 2 . This  represents  a moderate increase from the Bank of Canada's target range but  remains  significantly lower than the peak inflation rates experienced in 2021-2022. The province's inflation forecast aligns closely with national trends, though regional factors continue to create unique pressures.   Recent data shows some volatility in inflation rates, with the national headline rate reaching 2.3% in January 2026 before slowing to 1.8...
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Why Australian property prices could go backwards by 2030 (Australia)

Australian property prices could fall backwards by 2030, with housing supply and jobs figures key determinants for the health of the country’s housing market. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4avwnshr
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City council votes to cut maximum wall-height for Edmonton infill (Edmonton)

Edmonton’s city council has decided to reduce the maximum building height for new housing in mature neighbourhoods to 9.5 metres from 10.5 metres.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4c33v9d3  
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Two new high-rise towers in the works near CF Chinook Centre (Calgary)

A new residential development has been approved near CF Chinook Centre, bringing two high-rise rental towers just one block away from the busy shopping  centre .       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5a9e7jyd  
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How a collapsing rental market is costing some homeowners more than they bargained for (Canada)

Josh thought he had cracked the code to homeownership after he bought a three-bedroom house with a basement unit in Toronto five years ago. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4efnmrfv  
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Horse Lake First Nation fiber internet project completed (Grande Prairie)

High-capacity internet will soon be the norm in Horse Lake First Nation.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5n8u36pu     
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New Okotoks neighbourhood moves into planning stage, information session Thursday (Okotoks)

The Town of Okotoks is considering plans for a new  neighbourhood  in the  town’s southwest .        Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4zsabk9m     
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Geelong suburb crowned one of Australia’s most in-demand house markets (Australia)

A Geelong suburb has emerged as one of Australia’s most in-demand housing markets after recording a massive explosion in buyer inquiry.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3799rwrt  
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City aims to crack down on 'bad builders' giving infill a worse name (Edmonton)

Mayor Andrew Knack wants to get tougher on “bad builders” who he says are sullying the reputation of the rest of Edmonton’s construction industry.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/rejevys8         
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New plans for Pinnacle Village show reduced density and population growth (St. Albert)

Sturgeon County Council has taken the first step toward advancing  a proposed  residential development in the Sturgeon Valley.         Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/72rverw9  
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