Edge Writer: Kenton Friesen

Articles by Kenton Friesen

Date	Article Title
Mar 18, 2004	B.C. firm challenges home-building tradition Mass-produced modular homes an answer to growing global need
Mar 11, 2004	Manufactured homes part of community Developer targets new benchmark in Leduc
Feb 26, 2004	Cost overruns in oilsands spur caution Expenditures are huge wildcard in future growth
Feb 12, 2004	Homeowners raise roof on shake scandal Construction issue finally before the courts
Feb 05, 2004	Alberta housing market in cooldown phase B.C. still trails this province in housing starts
Feb 05, 2004	B.C.'s housing market climbing out of slump Valuation increases predicted for Lower Mainland
Jan 29, 2004	Secondary suites legislation demands pragmatic approach Legalized suites can help boost house price
Jan 22, 2004	Edmonton's nasty main street on the mend Main drag recovers some of its former pride
Jan 15, 2004	Funds help raise the roof on health centres Edmonton facility comes together after years of planning
Dec 11, 2003	House hunting and rental advice a click away Online help available for home seekers
Nov 27, 2003	Construction boom strains the system But there are ways to assure quality work
Nov 13, 2003	Affordable housing growing in Fort Mac Backbone of city tested by boom
Nov 06, 2003	Chateau development seeks balance with park plan Lake Louise among growing alpine communities
Nov 06, 2003	SuperNet ‘lighting up’ small-town communities But completion could be months behind schedule
Oct 23, 2003	Pride of workmanship evident in manufactured homes Mobile housing losing country-bumpkin stigma
Oct 16, 2003	Is sloppy workmanship a sign of the times? Booming Alberta economy has a down side
Oct 09, 2003	International real estate investors eye city Edmonton attracting big interest from overseas
Oct 02, 2003	Steel studs take fireproofing to next level Trade Centre attacks showed steel’s staying power
Sep 25, 2003	Home-business beauty reflects structural soul Converted house brings texture to neighbourhood
Sep 18, 2003	Mall battles back from loss of anchor tenants Londonderry hails arrival of edgier Army and Navy anchor
Sep 11, 2003	CFB Griesbach to offer eclectic take on community housing Canada Lands turning former army base into model development
Sep 04, 2003	Practicality eclipses design mayhem Edmonton can use more vibrancy and variety
Aug 21, 2003	Edmonton inferno destroys almost-finished condo complex Area residents evacuated as wooden structure goes up in smoke
Jul 24, 2003	Bold builders open to alternative materials New ideas add variety for home industry
Jul 10, 2003	Habitat Acres builds nature into master plan Subdivision a green dream for developer
Jun 26, 2003	Masonry research builds on brick foundation Edmonton’s LeMarchand Mansion’s masonry still attractive after 100 years.
Jun 12, 2003	Removing hazards painstaking, but critical Odor beaters on the move
May 15, 2003	Versatile panels raising eyebrows in Edmonton Time will judge high-rise application
May 01, 2003	Designers raise the bar in entertainment The Standard set for Edmonton nightclub scene
Apr 17, 2003	Leduc-Nisku puts marketing program on steroids Enhanced website has an eye-in-the-sky comprehensiveness
Apr 17, 2003	Leduc/Nisku puts marketing program on steroids Cyber package offers a first point of contact for the region
Apr 10, 2003	Developers add spice to suburban communities Edmonton's outer fringes still vibrant
Apr 03, 2003	College helps steer jobless youth into trades Bow Valley program fast-tracks students into construction work
Mar 27, 2003	Housing frenzy eases in Fort McMurray Projected residential builds down slightly this year
Mar 20, 2003	Older buildings feeling the heat from fires Two massive blazes in three days not par for course
Mar 13, 2003	Developers betting on market strength Cash is king when it comes to Edmonton real estate
Mar 06, 2003	Real estate gurus offer investment advice Defendable advice from legal eagle
Feb 13, 2003	Construction industry still under the gun Industry geared up for huge numbers, but challenges await
Jan 30, 2003	Renovation show proves 'it's just that easy' Edmonton event brings out upstarts and masters
Jan 23, 2003	Oilsands to continue fuelling real-estate boom 2003 construction is the big story in Alberta
Jan 16, 2003	Whirlwind year shows no sign of slowdown Edmonton's incredible market still on a roll
Jan 09, 2003	Construction on health facilities in fine form Emphasis on day services, nursing homes
Jan 02, 2003	Night scene comes alive at former morgue But only the drinks are stiff at this new downtown pub
Dec 19, 2002	Builders shutting out the cold with SIPs Alberta slow to catch on to construction technology
Dec 12, 2002	Virtual house plans open 3-D window Technology offer unique perspective on home-buying
Dec 05, 2002	Builder and health-care workers team up Providing homes for seniors requires careful planning
Nov 28, 2002	Builders helping workers feel right at home Home-based businesses pay more heed to work environment
Nov 21, 2002	Luxury condos reach for top of market One River Park to rise 21 storeys above Saskatchewan Drive
Nov 14, 2002	C'mon, Edmonton - break out of the beige Homeowners and businesses should add a touch of colour
Oct 31, 2002	WEM boasts deep pockets for mall promotion 2002 budget exceeds $3.2 million
Oct 31, 2002	Mall marches forward with expansion plans New focus for WEM includes hotel, arena and seniors’ complex
Oct 24, 2002	Workplace safety hangs in the balance Climber instills confidence in business clients
Oct 17, 2002	Building the heart into a little boy's home Skilled tradespeople answered call for help
Oct 10, 2002	Busy builders dread onset of deep freeze Developers racing to spin out subdivisions before chill descends
Oct 03, 2002	Patience key to survival in boom town What does Edmonton’s rapid expansion mean – for the city, for residents and for industry? Kenton Friesen explores the effects of the surging city in Part 2 of a three-part series.
Sep 26, 2002	Exploring the Dynamics of Growth What does Edmonton’s rapid expansion mean – for the city, for residents and for industry?
Sep 19, 2002	Going against the grain to save prairie sentinels Alberta group winning battle to save Leduc elevator
Sep 11, 2002	Quarter shares of paradise going, going . . . , Albertans buying into Gulf Island boutique resort
Sep 05, 2002	Downtown building boom defies projection Multi-family complexes bring city core to life
Aug 22, 2002	Project showcases Edmonton's art's desire Each piece of art has a story to tell
Aug 08, 2002	Arm’s-length RRSPs boon for investors Foreclosure not a problem in today's housing market
Jul 25, 2002	Innovation where rubber hits the roof Homebuyers looking for unique building materials
Jul 11, 2002	Investors head back to the land Recreational property market all the rage throughout Alberta
Jun 27, 2002	Sowing seeds of change with a natural lawn Weed-pulling still a perennial favourite
Jun 20, 2002	Greater Edmonton marches into farm country<br> Farmers work hard to maintain harmony with city neighbours<br>
Jun 13, 2002	Fossil fuel-based plastics knocking on wood Oil and gas industry fuels new methods of construction
Jun 06, 2002	Alberta Heartland hopping with refinery projects Region east of Edmonton expands to meet growing need
May 30, 2002	Let's build creativity into our city's heritage Quality workmanship stands the test of time
May 23, 2002	Self-storage demand shadows housing boom Capital Archives expands to meet demand
May 23, 2002	Old homestead now upscale public course Jagare Ridge has a storied past
May 16, 2002	Old homestead now upscale public course Jagare Ridge has a storied past
May 09, 2002	Stantec builds global presence from strong roots Acquisitions position company to reach revenue goals
May 09, 2002	U of A spinoffs celebrated Close to 60 companies spawned from research projects
May 02, 2002	Manufactured homes evolve into solid deal 'Trailer park' stereotypes no longer valid
Apr 25, 2002	Homebuyers may suffer rate-hike aftershock First-timers may be shaken out of market by quarter-point jolt
Apr 18, 2002	B.C. commercial market lacks Alberta stability Immigration boosting home prices
Apr 11, 2002	Towne puts new spin on community design Terwillegar Towne not your typical suburban community
Apr 04, 2002	Multi-family homes get into recycling spirit More Edmontonians to benefit from blue bin program.
Mar 28, 2002	Edmonton ponders growth without urban sprawl Stackable living gains popularity in North America
Mar 21, 2002	Office worms join environmental effort Provincial staffer practises what he preaches
Mar 21, 2002	EDE chief seizes reins of economic opportunity Edmonton holds keys to future prosperity
Mar 14, 2002	Eagles, birdies set to take flight at airport Changes in the air in bustling Edmonton region
Mar 07, 2002	Campus growth reflects interest in learning Grant MacEwan College spreads wings in Mill Woods
Feb 14, 2002	Strong Alberta economy fuels thriving real estate market House prices closing gap in Calgary and Edmonton
Feb 07, 2002	Airport developments signal sunnier skies ahead Edmonton aims to be major player
Jan 31, 2002	Tree-lined community reflects gentler era A place for memories and strolls
Jan 24, 2002	Knock on wood - quality floors back to stay Former boat builder makes waves with wood
Jan 17, 2002	Demand likely to fuel more record prices What looms ahead for Edmonton real estate sector
Jan 10, 2002	Restored heritage buildings add character Preserving history can also enhance economic viability
Jan 03, 2002	Small town girding for big-time growth Development in Devon designed to attract investors, new neighbours
Dec 20, 2001	Boom tempered by pricey rental market Affordable housing incentives tangled in rhetoric
Dec 13, 2001	Southern exposure gets needed facelift But some businesses are being hit hard by lengthy construction process
Dec 06, 2001	New crown planned for downtown Edmonton Alberta Advantage a selling tool
Nov 29, 2001	Young professionals are flocking to loft land Developers flexible in customizing floor plan
Nov 22, 2001	Partnerships helping ease housing crunch Fort McMurray uses creativity to solve housing dilemma
Nov 15, 2001	Alberta's northern star packed to its rafters Accommodations in short supply at booming Fort McMurray
Nov 08, 2001	Wood stoves hot ticket for home heating Pellet stoves popular, but lack cradle appeal
Nov 01, 2001	Microsoft Canada's chief predicts rosy future Internet destined to become platform for commerce, says Clegg
Nov 01, 2001	Downtown vision brings heart to core Long-range plan for inner-city Edmonton pays off
Oct 25, 2001	Promenade facelift key to revitalized core Edmonton's 104th Street coming of age
Oct 18, 2001	Homes, sweet homes for savvy investors Residential property investment is all the rage, but make sure you learn the ropes
Oct 11, 2001	Handyman era overtaken by specialist age Reputation, word-of-mouth your best advantage
Oct 04, 2001	Legal eagles set up roost for hard-working family New shelters help bring needy in from cold
Oct 04, 2001	Construction industry setting torrid pace Building sector a reflection of good times in Edmonton
Sep 27, 2001	Taking the chill out of winter's homecoming Home designs can be cost-effective
Sep 20, 2001	Modern-day landscape overtakes rail tracks Mackenzie and Mann Park a legacy to railway workers’ dream
Sep 13, 2001	Westmount Centre gets new lease on life New retail tenants being sought
Sep 06, 2001	School development must match needs Young families moving to suburbs drain city core
Aug 23, 2001	Consumers flush with conservation options Good water is a heritage to be safeguarded
Aug 09, 2001	Broadcast centre a wonder of Worlds Technology helps transmit international event around globe
Jul 26, 2001	Edmonton's trades looking for new blood Students graduating from school with little manual dexterity
Jul 12, 2001	Tradespeople in demand as shortage looms Flow of trades workers to Canada dries up
Jun 28, 2001	Bedroom communities bid for business Stony Plain area lures tourists and Leduc region pursues industry
Jun 21, 2001	B&Bs dish out unique flavour of Edmonton Accommodation in short supply as games loom
Jun 14, 2001	High standards needed on scaffolding job Safety factors driving industry innovation
May 31, 2001	How 'this old house' can become your new office As soon as clients step into this quaint house, they start to relax
May 24, 2001	Life lease housing new kid on the block Alternate senior tenure arrangements gaining popularity

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