
Prairies


Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way
Parks Canada plans to set up 300 or more interim housing units for residents displaced by last year’s wildfire in Jasper, Alta., by the end of February.

‘I’m homeless’: Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall
An Albertan who lost her home in the devastating Jasper wildfire last year says broken promises by the United Conservative Party government in setting up interim housing for those displaced are unacceptable.

Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild ‘can’t be spent’ amid impasse: minister
Alberta’s social services minister says $112 million earmarked for 250 new permanent homes in Jasper, Alta., is off the table if Parks Canada and the local government continue to pursue a different vision for the town’s post-wildfire rebuild.

Jasper says housing plan promised by Alberta government after wildfire falls short
As more than 600 families find themselves without homes in fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., the Rocky Mountain tourist town and the province are locked in a standoff over what to build for interim housing.

The Manitoba government is buying properties as part of homelessness plan
The Manitoba government is buying apartment buildings and plans to start clearing encampments next month as part of its long-term strategy to reduce homelessness.

Saskatchewan town sees flurry of construction with $30K housing cheque program
An official with a town in southeastern Saskatchewan says its plan to offer $30,000 cheques to anyone building homes in the community is paying off.

Calgary home sales down in December but still above long-term trends: board
Calgary home sales declined in December from the previous year’s levels but remained nearly 20% higher than long-term trends.

‘Failure is not an option’: Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety
This year, Kim Stark’s kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree.

Housing supply on the rise, but market still favours sellers in Calgary
Calgary’s housing market showed more balanced conditions in November, with a typical seasonal slowdown in activity.