I know a couple of small business owners in Edmonton area that use CWB for equipment financing, industrial loans etc, and they like them. For national to uproot the goodwill here and move their offices to Calgary, Montreal etc would be a stupid idea.
This would open the door for another new little bank based out of Edmonton. .i mean why not?

Casey McClelland • 1st
Senior Vice President at Marcus & Millichap
Sale Announcement - Iconic Army & Navy Building in Edmonton

We are thrilled to announce the sale of the historic Army & Navy building on Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, AB.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-mc...wtzeXKJA%3D%3D

Link please

https://cdn.skyrisecities.com/forum/...pm-png.573881/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrett-...9ewCataA%3D%3D

https://cdn.skyrisecities.com/forum/...pm-png.573897/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbasi...2LK0X0ZoQ%3D%3

Rob McAdam - Director, Safety Codes, Permits and Inspections
The City of Edmonton saw a big jump in building permits in May, setting a recent record in fact, while many large Canadian cities are seeing declines in permit activity due to the affordability crisis. Edmonton is a national leader in efficiently administering the building code and other regulations, which is a major contributor to builder efficiency, and affordability.
Our people are the heart of our success, and are aided by a leading e-services environment, a risk based approach utilizing artificial intelligence, and strong collaboration with our building community.
Affordability is an Edmonton advantage, and we have every intention of continuing to be the best large municipality for those seeking an affordable home.

https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D5...qjCCQSIiBlaY1A

Calgary's metro-area population grew by nearly 96,000 people last year.

Edmonton, meanwhile, added more than 63,000 people.
https://cdn.skyrisecities.com/forum/...pm-png.574090/

Edmonton doing great.

Incredible growth for YYC and YEG....

Jasper House is back

https://engaged.edmonton.ca/jasperhouserezoning

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APPLICATION DETAILS

The City has received an application from Situate Inc. to rezone 12021 - Jasper Avenue NW in the Oliver neighborhood. The current zoning is a Direct Development Control Provision (DC1)(External link) and the proposed zone is a Direct Control Zone (DC). The purpose of the proposed DC Zone is twofold:

to allow for the continued use an existing high rise tower (Jasper House) within the eastern portion of the site; and

to allow for the development of a new high rise tower within the western portion of the site with the following characteristics:

A maximum height of 108 metres (approximately 31 storeys);

A maximum tower floor plate of 825 m²; and

Vehicular access to remain from 100 Avenue with an underground parkade that will service both the new and existing tower.

Jasper House Rezoning
 

Has this been discussed here before? [oh, 5 minutes ago]
From CoE informational email:
https://engaged.edmonton.ca/jasperhouserezoning

Proposed rezoning to accommodate a new residential tower up to 108m on the existing parking lot of Jasper House, southeast corner of Jasper and 121 Street.

Web page includes a links for elevations and fairly detailed design intent. (Someone else can provide related images.)

If the public will still have great views of the artwork on the outside of the old tower, that'd be a great plus.

CWB backed a lot of real estate deals when other lenders (mostly eastern-based) weren't. I certainly hope they maintain that 'western focus' as they have been a good financial partner behind many projects in Alberta.

Reopened Centennial Plaza creates vibrant public space downtown
June 28, 2024

Media are invited to join the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages of Canada, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, Councillor Anne Stevenson and community partners for the unveiling of the newly designed Centennial Plaza. Located in the heart of our downtown, this revitalization project has transformed Centennial Plaza into a more attractive, welcoming and accessible destination for Edmontonians and visitors.

With decorative lighting elements, art installation and new seating areas, Centennial Plaza will bring colour and vibrancy into our downtown core.

Date: Tuesday, July 2
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Centennial Plaza (Behind the Stanley A. Milner Library)

An Indigenous-led land blessing will open the media event, with programming and park space activation to follow.

Falcon I

https://cdn.skyrisecities.com/forum/...59-jpg.576988/
Pro.N on SRC
https://edmonton.skyrisecities.com/f....27968/page-82

I like Kevin and wish him the best with this new 'niche business hub and entertainment destination below', but am disappointed given what was on the books before. That said, it's great to see someone local investing in this property and getting the lights back on.

https://globalnews.ca/video/10596691...artment-store/

Good affordable home prices. Stable. Good to see.

Parks
https://cdn.skyrisecities.com/forum/...07-jpg.576991/
Pro.N on SRC
https://edmonton.skyrisecities.com/f...2#post-2109132

Yup, plus a young and growing population. All good things, unless you are a speculative real estate investor in Edmonton lol. Homes are for living in, not for profiting from.