New communities and old drawing Calgarians toward the centre of the city

From the historic streets of Inglewood to the shopping district along 17th Avenue, Calgary's inner city represents an eclectic and ever-changing mix of stories, style and substance.After all, these are areas where 100-year-old brick buildings seamlessly interchange with high-rise construction cranes.

Yet for those who live in Calgary`s inner city, it isn't just their surroundings and amenities that make it special. It's the people.

"Sure we have our night markets, Christmas celebrations and kitschy shops, but what makes Ramsay and Inglewood an exceptional place to live are the people," said local resident Natalia Jezierska.

Cochrane saw an increase of 5.27 per cent in its residential property value in 2014.

A release from the town said property values reflect the national trend of 5.9 per cent, though increases vary depending on property types. Single-family dwellings increase 6.32 per cent, duplexes and row houses increased 7.41 per cent and condos increased 1.98 per cent.

For the first time since September 2010, the Bank of Canada has changed the overnight interest rate. By decreasing it.

The rate is now 0.75 per cent.

In a release from the bank: