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Recently released 2024 data from Statistics Canada highlights the scale and momentum of interprovincial trade in manufactured and wholesale goods—with Alberta emerging as a key contributor. Alberta recorded the largest year-over-year increase in interprovincial wholesale trade, rising +$10.1 billion The province also saw a +$2.1 billion increase in manufactured goods sales, among the highest nationally Wholesale trade flows between Ontario and Alberta grew by $6.9 billion (+5

Mount Royal University is set to anchor a new transportation and logistics initiative aimed at strengthening Calgary’s role in regional and global supply chains. A joint investment from multiple government funding partners will support the creation of the Alberta Logistics Centre of Excellence. The initiative is expected to deliver workforce training, generate new skilled employment, and provide direct support to local businesses navigating supply chain and operational challe

Calgary council has voted 10-1 in support of a business-friendly construction policy aimed at addressing the disruption and revenue loss businesses can face during city-led construction projects. Rather than centring on direct compensation, the policy shifts toward strategies that help businesses stay visible, accessible and supported throughout construction, with the goal of encouraging continued customer patronage during periods of disruption. This approach reflects a broad

The March CFIB Business Barometer shows a modest decline in overall business confidence, despite this pullback, hiring intentions remain in positive territory: 19% of businesses plan to hire, compared to 13% planning layoffs, maintaining net-positive employment expectations. Hiring sentiment has improved relative to much of 2025, when layoffs often outpaced hiring. The March confidence dip reflects renewed caution, particularly tied to demand uncertainty and ongoing cost pres

Each year, we recognize the Clearview team members whose performance, professionalism and commitment to client service have helped drive our continued growth. At Clearview, success is built through collaboration. Our team brings together more than a century of combined industry experience, working collectively to support our clients, our partners and one another. Our Top Performers represent the best of that culture. Through market expertise, strong client relationships and c

A unique conversion in Kansas City is highlighting the next evolution of adaptive reuse—repurposing obsolete assets for data infrastructure. A former printing facility is being repositioned for a small-scale, urban data centre—typically requiring 30 to 50 megawatts of power—supporting growing demand for low-latency, inference-based AI systems. As cities look to backfill vacant or underutilized buildings, these conversions offer a pathway to restore economic function. For occu

Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall will be relocating from its long-standing Macleod Trail S. location, opening the door for a new phase of redevelopment on the property. The transition reflects broader change along this established south Calgary corridor, where older entertainment and retail sites are being reconsidered for more intensive, mixed-use formats. Early concepts for the property indicate a residential-led project designed with active ground-floor commercial space an

Alberta’s 2026 provincial budget outlines more than $6 billion in capital investment directed toward Calgary. $1.1 billion for LRT expansion, including airport connector development $266 million for Deerfoot Trail improvements Support for 45 active and 14 new school projects $160 million for the University of Calgary Multi-Disciplinary Hub $83 million to expand enrolment at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine $808 million for municipal infrastructure an

A proposed hyperscale data centre complex in Olds, Alta., has encountered a regulatory setback after the Alberta Utilities Commission rejected an application to construct the dedicated power plant intended to supply the facility. The proposed Synapse development is envisioned as a $10-billion, 1-gigawatt data centre campus, potentially the largest in Canada. The project would include approximately two million square feet of computing infrastructure, supporting artificial inte

Calgary City Council will hold a public hearing beginning March 23 to consider a proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 that would repeal the citywide residential rezoning introduced in 2024 and restore previous low-density residential districts. The hearing, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chamber at the Municipal Building, is expected to run multiple days due to significant public participation. Written submissions must be filed by March 16 at noon through t

Calgary Transit is conducting a customer survey (Feb. 16 – March 8, 2026) as part of a formal review of the CTrain Free Fare Zone along 7 Avenue, between Downtown West/Kerby and City Hall/Bow Valley College stations. The Free Fare Zone has been in place since 1981. With significant population growth, shifting travel patterns and evolving downtown destinations, the City is reassessing its value and long-term role within the transit network. Key considerations include: - User b

Alberta’s 2026-27 budget confirms higher provincial education property taxes and a series of fee adjustments that will affect commercial property owners and businesses across the province. Non-residential ratepayers will see a 4.25% increase in the provincial education property tax levy. Non-residential education property tax rising to $4.17 per $1,000 of assessed value (up from $4.00 in 2025 and $3.76 in 2024). Residential rate increasing to $2.84 per $1,000 of assessed valu

Calgary Co-op has introduced a new mixed-use grocery location, signalling an evolution in how essential retail is being embedded within higher-density development. Unlike traditional suburban formats characterized by larger standalone buildings and surface parking, this concept is integrated within a residential development and oriented toward walkable access. The approach reflects broader intensification trends across Calgary, where retail is increasingly positioned within..