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The “Work-from-Lodge” Effect: High-Speed Satellite Internet and the New Rural Elite

The vast, rugged landscapes of Alberta have long been defined by their untamed beauty and their extraction economies. Historically, to live in the deep foothills of the Rocky Mountains or…

Bored-Economist April 20, 2026

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The Business of Care: Navigating the Boom in Alberta’s Private Health and Wellness Clinics

Alberta is undergoing a profound demographic and economic transformation. As hundreds of thousands of new residents flock to the province, drawn by affordable housing and robust employment opportunities, the foundational…

Bored-Economist March 28, 2026

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The Rural Gentrification Crisis: Why Alberta’s Small Towns are Suddenly Unaffordable

For decades, the narrative of the "Alberta Advantage" was built on a simple, powerful promise: high wages and low costs of living. While the boom-bust cycles of the oil patch…

Bored-Economist March 24, 2026

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Negative Equity: The New Reality for 2026 Homeowners

The Alberta real estate landscape, long characterized by its "boom and bust" cycles, has entered a sophisticated and challenging new chapter. As we navigate the mid-point of 2026, the exuberant…

Bored-Economist March 1, 2026

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Cost of Living in Calgary vs Edmonton, Canada: The Definitive Comparison

1. Executive Summary The "Great Alberta Debate" between Calgary and Edmonton often boils down to a simple trade-off: Calgary offers higher incomes and bigger-city amenities but comes with a significantly…

Bored-Economist January 17, 2026

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The Great Alberta Exodus Reversed: Why Thousands Are Leaving Vancouver and Toronto for Alberta in 2025–2026

1. Executive Summary 1.1 Key Takeaways The 2022-2025 period has marked a historic demographic realignment in Canada. The trend, accelerating into 2026, is clear: a massive, sustained net inflow of…

Bored-Economist January 15, 2026

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Alberta’s Housing Crisis Explained: Why Prices Are Soaring Despite Record Construction

Executive Summary Alberta is building at near‑record levels, yet affordability is deteriorating because population growth has outrun completions and much of the pipeline consists of multi‑family projects with long lead…

Bored-Economist December 7, 2025

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Cost of Living in Calgary vs Edmonton, Canada: The Definitive Comparison

1. Executive Summary 1.1 Key Takeaways FactorCalgary (The Hub)Edmonton (The Capital)Key DifferenceBenchmark Home Price (SFD)Approx. $700,000Approx. $500,000Calgary is 40% higherAverage Rent (1-BR, Unfurnished)Approx. $1,613/monthApprox. $1,339/monthEdmonton is ~$275/month cheaperTotal Monthly CoL…

Bored-Economist November 26, 2025