Greatest Boom Ever

The head of one of Canada’s largest midstream oil and gas operators says attracting private capital for another pipeline will require permitting reform and clearer assurances from Ottawa.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5xd9xhnz  

The Canadian economy faced a number of headwinds in 2025,  mainly a  trade war with the United States that had the potential to bring about a recession.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3j6at9um  

Two stories commanded business headlines in Alberta throughout 2025, connected like strands of a bungee cord.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mrymnjta     

2025 was another positive year for the Town of Devon, as the town celebrated its 75th anniversary, while continuing to work on being an affordable place to live for its residents and planning for the future.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4vn6u4pn      

For St. Albert-Sturgeon River MP Michael Cooper, 2025 was a year marked by major change, hard-fought victories, and ongoing oversight responsibilities in Ottawa.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3xuvaure  

From major construction projects to economic development or a changing attitude towards holding events, 2025 saw progress and change take place across the Foothills.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/37bzdat9c  

With Airdrie’s first budget under a new mayor and council now approved, Mayor Heather Spearman says the decisions made this fall reflect how the city plans to manage growth, service  levels  and affordability as residents face higher municipal taxes in  2026 .       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/b7jvk58e  

Australia is on the cusp of a property divide like never before, with explosive figures warning values in many suburbs are poised to double by 2030 even as other areas brace for huge price drops.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yvt7xczd     

Economic stress, global  conflict  and climate related tragedies have defined 2025 and many Canadians  don’t  think 2026 will be much better.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2h5vrk9a  

This past year saw St. Albert mark a major milestone in terms of economic growth with the launch of Lakeview Business District, and the city expects to see moderate, but further industrial growth in the new year.        Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ 554m 2fzv     

Victorians’ love for a holiday near the beach hasn’t diminished, even if how much we want to spend on it has.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5fe39s5z  

Mayor Jeromy Farkas says he wants there to be less drama at city hall in 2026 and for council to instead focus on delivering the city’s core needs and services.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ytk35sn3  

St. Albert council was designated as a full-time job starting in October, but that hasn't afforded all councillors the ability to leave their previous positions as they adjust to council work and look ahead to 2026.        Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yk928kj9  

Edmonton’s predominant focus for the next four years will be growing the economy, if mayor Andrew Knack has anything to say about it.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mucm6hrx  

Rising rents across Australia have meant even the most shocking properties are going for a hefty sum.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2f7fv4cw