Alberta Population Pops - 09/29/11 05:15 PM
People are coming to Alberta. If you want a low salary, high unemployment and higher housing costs then you should stay away. As it is Alberta leads with highest salaries, employment and lowest housing costs.Just today I showed a place to a family from Cape Breton -a father and 3 grown children all moved out here for work. I placed Chinese international students last month into a suite and a guy from Ontario who was transferred by work took a townhouse.I'm seeing license plates from all provinces out here. It's really obvious that Alberta is a mecca for young skilled labour … (2 comments)

Hazeldean Ritchie Cell Phone Tower Appeal - Edmonton, Alberta - 09/24/11 11:18 AM
Edmonton Hazeldean/Ritchie Cell Phone Tower If you've ever been to the Mill Creek Ravine you'll know what a beautiful part of Edmonton it is. Ski, hiking, biking and running trails spread over the South Eastern part of Edmonton. The ravine itself is surrounded by tree-lined streets populated by 50's bungalows, schools and modern in-fills. All in all a very desirable area of Edmonton.Sadly, these areas are being considered for a 6-storey cell tower, right next to a elementary school and a seniors home. The biggest irony there is an perfectly suited industrial area less than 10 blocks away.We've got some rentals … (0 comments)

The Keystone X-L Pipe Conundrum - 09/24/11 11:18 AM
Good? Bad? What is your opinion of it? A North to South (Canada to USA route) and a West To East (Across AB and BC to Asia) will definitely improve the size of market and increase production.Aside from potential environmental impact, which as always needs to be carefully weighed and protected, there is the issue that Peter Lougheed raises about jobs going South. While I can empathize with what he is saying, I wonder if Alberta has the manpower or can import enough well-priced labour to refine its own oil. Last time I checked we are often on the tipping point … (1 comments)

 
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