New multi-family building approved for South Hill
The City’s Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) has given the go-ahead for a new apartment building on Red Deer’s South Hill. The three-story, 24-unit building by Sorento Custom Homes Ltd. will be at...
View ArticleTown of Rocky re-evaluating affordable housing investments
The Town of Rocky Mountain House is re-evaluating old investments like affordable housing as it looks for ways to reduce the burden on taxpayers. “Should we be in the affordable housing business,...
View ArticleBig plans unveiled for Murray redevelopment
MURRAY, Utah — A developer revealed plans Tuesday to make over a section of State Street in downtown Murray. Currently, the area on the west side of the street between 4800 South and 5th Avenue is...
View ArticleProposed Red Deer seniors lodge closer to final approval
Construction may soon be going ahead on a new assisted living facility in Red Deer’s Bower neighbourhood. On Aug. 7, the City’s Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) approved a development permit for...
View ArticleUpgrade plans for Nordegg difficult for some
Clearwater County continues to follow its Nordegg Development Plan which coincides with their initiative to help grow and bolster smaller communities. The county intends to make many changes to...
View ArticleCity concluding community engagement on housing and homelessness plan
The City of Red Deer is preparing to conclude the community engagement phase of the development of the new Community Housing and Homelessness Integrated Plan (CHHIP). As a follow up to community...
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New assisted living facility another step closer to construction
Land preparation work is now underway on a new assisted living facility in Red Deer’s Bower neighbourhood. That according to City officials who note that once finished, anticipate a building permit...
View ArticleRezoning approved for proposed resort-style condos at Pine Lake
Proposed plans for resort-style condominiums along Pine Lake have taken another step forward. Following a public hearing on Sept. 17, Red Deer County council approved second and third readings of a...
View ArticleMPC approves six-story addition adjacent to Points West Living
Red Deer’s Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) has given the green light for a new addition to an existing senior’s home on the west side. A development permit was granted Tuesday for a six-story, 150...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity celebrates completion of first build in Sylvan Lake
Three Sylvan Lake families received the keys to their brand new homes on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the first-ever Habitat for Humanity build in the town. Located at the Vista at Ryders...
View ArticleRocky taking steps to be an environmental leader
Rocky Mountain House continues to push forward in becoming an environmental leader and has started discussing a new bylaw for the new Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The new program...
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Melcor expanding exciting new development corridor in northeast Red Deer
One of Red Deer’s newest neighbourhoods promises to bring the concept of ‘neighbours with nature’ to life through an extensive network of open space. Localted in northeast Red Deer, Evergreen boasts...
View ArticleCautious optimism for local real estate market in 2020
The new president of the Central Alberta Realtors Association (CARA) is describing 2019 as a slight improvement over the year previous for the local real estate market. However, Allan Melbourne says...
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Amethyst House a fresh start for permanent housing in Red Deer
Wanda Essex, 55, first moved into the Buffalo Hotel in March 2018, but now calls Amethyst House home. Amethyst House (4124 50 Ave) is the new 48-unit permanent supportive housing complex operated by...
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Grant funding available to groups that help city’s homeless
Local groups that help accommodate homeless people can apply for $15M in grant funding from the federal and provincial governments over the next four years. Earlier this month, city council endorsed...
View ArticleFraud prevention tips for condo boards
March is Fraud Prevention Month and the Real Estate Council of Alberta is sharing the following tips for both professionally and self-managed corporations to help avoid falling victim to fraud. Is the...
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