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May 14, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Growing concerns
Government report could change rules forcing disclosure of grow-op properties in Alberta
Alberta homebuyers could soon have more protection in place to ensure they don't buy former grow-ops without their knowledge.
Last week, the government released a report titled Grow-Op Free Alberta Recommendations concerning proposed legislation to combat the ill effects of marijuana grow operations on Albertans, their homes and
neighbourhoods.
Alberta homebuyers could soon have more protection in place to ensure they don't buy former grow-ops without their knowledge.
Last week, the government released a report titled Grow-Op Free Alberta Recommendations concerning proposed legislation to combat the ill effects of marijuana grow operations on Albertans, their homes and
neighbourhoods.
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May 14, 2014 | Donna Balzer
Punchy pansies
Hardy flowers for the cool spring season
A giant cardboard box of flowers arrived last week. Every plant was primly upright and not a drop of soil had escaped a single pot.
What?
Who gets their annuals shipped in?
A giant cardboard box of flowers arrived last week. Every plant was primly upright and not a drop of soil had escaped a single pot.
What?
Who gets their annuals shipped in?
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May 13, 2014 | CREBNow
Alberta economy outshines rest of Canada
Alberta's economy is expected to grow by 3.5 per cent this year, nearly triple the national average of 1.2 per cent, according to a recent report from BMO Capital Markets Economics and BMO Commercial Banking's Blue Book.
The continued positive outlook is largely due to the province's energy sector and related industries.
"Oil and gas companies still dominate the scene, but we see significant opportunity for firms that support the industry spinoffs," said Mike Darling, BMO's regional vice-president of commercial banking for southern Alberta. "This particularly applies to the engineering sector, where our clients are experiencing considerable growth."
The continued positive outlook is largely due to the province's energy sector and related industries.
"Oil and gas companies still dominate the scene, but we see significant opportunity for firms that support the industry spinoffs," said Mike Darling, BMO's regional vice-president of commercial banking for southern Alberta. "This particularly applies to the engineering sector, where our clients are experiencing considerable growth."
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May 12, 2014 | CREBNow
Neighbour Day set for flood anniversary
The one-year anniversary of the Calgary flood is upon us and the City is encouraging local communities to celebrate the spirit of Calgary on Neighbour Day June 21.
A release from the City asks Calgarians to join with their neighbours in their given community whether it be for a block party, a barbecue or a neighbourhood cleanup.
A release from the City asks Calgarians to join with their neighbours in their given community whether it be for a block party, a barbecue or a neighbourhood cleanup.
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May 07, 2014 | CREBNow
Alberta Government introducing Condominium Property Amendment Act
In a release from the Alberta Government, condo owners will soon have more protection with the introduction of Bill 13: The Condominium Property Amendment Act.
"Buying a condo is an affordable option for Albertans entering the housing market and is often their first real estate experience," said Doug Griffiths, minister of Service Alberta. "After careful review and discussion with stakeholders and Albertans, our government will update the Condominium Property Act to make it easier for owners and builders to understand their responsibilities on the sale of condos."
"Buying a condo is an affordable option for Albertans entering the housing market and is often their first real estate experience," said Doug Griffiths, minister of Service Alberta. "After careful review and discussion with stakeholders and Albertans, our government will update the Condominium Property Act to make it easier for owners and builders to understand their responsibilities on the sale of condos."
