Greatest Boom Ever

  A premier ski destination close to Medicine Hat has unveiled its new chairlift, expanding access to more than 20 new runs and a wide expanse of new terrain.         Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5d4dyfbm    

  Strong buyer demand has driven a rundown townhouse complex to sell $80,000 above reserve, with the auction  moved  forward due to unprecedented interest.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2env3fsm        

    A suds-rich city block is closer to become a more hopping place as the city looks to tap a provision in provincial law to create a new entertainment district called “Seventy Gr8 Ave.”       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5txpfc28      

  A report set to come before council this spring paints a dreary picture of the condition of some of Calgary’s most critical infrastructure, and a multibillion-dollar price tag to address the problem.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/y793d3yx     

  As we look to welcome the two millionth Calgarian, our city must renew the audacity that refused to let us “give up or give in” during economic downturns, led us to host the 1988 Winter Olympics, and saw us evolve from a small prairie town to a city ranked among the most livable in the world.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/239whyta      

  Council has passed first reading of a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for a property in the Highland Green  neighbourhood .         Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3msmxnzt  

  A newly released survey found St. Albertans feel high taxes and high traffic volume are the top factors reducing their quality of life in the city.        Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mrx5xpfz     

  A building inspector has lifted the lid on a shocking discovery in a brand-new Aussie home – urging homeowners to demand inspections while  tradies  are still at work.         Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2n7dj9xk      

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says “significant” deficits are in store for her province as it tries to grapple with low oil prices.         Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/zd6x3z2w         

  India’s coal demand could more than double by 2050 from current levels under current policies, a new report by NITI Aayog, the policy think tank of the Indian government, showed on Tuesday.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/34xnerdr     

  As Alberta’s Passenger Rail Master Plan nears completion, the province stands at an inflection point. With rapid population growth and mounting pressure on our highways, Alberta has a rare opportunity to reshape how people move — one that would expand transportation choice, support economic growth, and improve quality of life for communities across the province.           Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/29fc8839