Here’s a roundup of the news over the last couple weeks. I’ve been busy with a couple other projects, but there’ll be more coming in the near future.
Edmonton
- The Edmonton owners of two rental apartment buildings could face the highest fine ever imposed in the province for violating the Public Health Act.
- A new recreation centre in north-central Edmonton moved another step closer Monday
- Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be making a big mistake if he takes Edmonton for granted during this election campaign, his rivals warned
- Edmonton and the surrounding communities are a single metropolis
Red Deer
- Red Deer secondary suite report to be studied
Calgary
- 34% of Calgary employers look to expand staff
- U of C veterinary college welcomes inaugural class
- The total value of Calgary building permits rose slightly in July
- First Calgary Petroleums Ltd. was sold to Italian energy giant Eni in a deal worth $933 million
- A 224-unit affordable housing tower in Calgary could be underway next spring
Alberta
- Coal isn’t going away as an energy source despite the current focus of consumers and governments on the climate change
- High costs squeeze oil sands
- All three parties have plans for a cash grab from energy giants Alberta and Saskatchewan
- Alberta to study water rights
- Alberta oil, gas land sales double
Canada
- Canada’s oilpatch leaders say they’re worried their sector could end up as a “political football” in the federal election race
- A solid majority government after the Oct. 14 federal election would be the best result for Canada’s international standing in the business world, said Conservative Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach
- Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have a long way to go to win a majority in the coming federal election
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Hello Chris,
I hope your schedule clears up. Thanks for the update!