Medicine Hat rents rise 27 percent in three years
New national data show Medicine Hat rents up 27 percent over three years with last year’s 9.5 percent rise lifting average rent to 1183 per month. Calgary leads Alberta with 29.6 percent three year increase to 1732, while Edmonton and others stay steadier. City officials note high demand and ongoing multi unit development interest with hundreds more units in permits or awaiting permits.
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Local licence hike sparks ire from downtown shop owner
Pete Rose, owner of Round Again Records, blasts an $85.45 rise in 2025 business licence fees as downtown construction hurts foot traffic. He notes previous year’s increase and says communication failures worsened the impact while city officials cite inflation, cost recovery, and service upgrades as drivers. The city offers a three-year licence at a discount and compares fees to other urban centres.
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Trudeau says Trump aims to distract from tariff costs with Canada bid
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells CNN that Donald Trump is using talk of making Canada the 51st state to divert attention from tariffs. He warns 25 percent duties will raise prices for U.S. consumers and confirms Canada will retaliate. Ottawa weighs targets like steel and orange juice, while delaying full list details. Premiers meet next week to refine the plan.
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