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Tamara Gignac
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City Reporter, Calgary Herald
Calgary
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By Tamara Gignac Verified| Calgary Herald Verified Olds — population 8,500 — is a typical Prairie community with deep agricultural roots. Only last weekend, it hosted the World Plowing Championships. But the rural Alberta town has an unexpected claim to fame: Residents here enjoy the fastest Internet service in the country — if not North America — with speeds unrivalled in most major cities. Homes and businesses in Olds can access a full gigabit (or 1,000 megabits) per-second of bandwidth for as little as $57 a month.
By Tamara Gignac Verified| Calgary Herald Verified An already hot rental market in Calgary is about to be squeezed even tighter as college and university students compete with displaced flood victims for scarce accommodations. The city’s vacancy rate hovers at about one per cent and is the lowest in the country, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Some suggest the rental crunch is getting worse.
By Tamara Gignac Verified| Calgary Herald Verified Olds — population 8,500 — is a typical Prairie community with deep agricultural roots. Only last weekend, it hosted the World Plowing Championships. But the rural Alberta town has an unexpected claim to fame: Residents here enjoy the fastest Internet service in the country — if not North America — with speeds unrivalled in most major cities. Homes and businesses in Olds can access a full gigabit (or 1,000 megabits) per-second of bandwidth for as little as $57 a month.
Company Info
Calgary Herald
The Calgary Herald is a well-established newspaper serving Calgary, Alberta, since August 31, 1883. Founded by Thomas Braden and Andrew Armour, it began as a weekly publication and has grown into a significant source of news for the community. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including local, national, and international news, with sections dedicated to politics, business, sports, and entertainment. In addition to its print edition, the Calgary Herald offers a digital version, making news accessible online. The newspaper also features an extensive online archive dating back to its founding, which includes a variety of historical articles, birth notices, obituaries, and advertisements. As part of the Postmedia Network, the Calgary Herald continues to play an important role in the media landscape of Canada, providing valuable information to its diverse readership.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Founded: 1883