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05/07/2026

It feels like we are moving into an era of humans versus AI. With Marketplace currently not showing rental listings, I went back to basics and Googled “Rentals in Lacombe.”

Kijiji came up as the clear winner with 14 listings. It was around before Marketplace, and it is still there doing what it has always done.

RentBoard, Apartments.com, and Zillow also appeared in the search results, but with little to no inventory for a smaller city like Lacombe. They seem to be much more active in larger centres such as Edmonton and Calgary.

If you are not managing your own property, Red Key Realty also came up as a property management company with a few Lacombe listings. Then there is the larger Laebon group, which markets its own apartment buildings through its website for Lacombe and other locations.

If your property is listed on any of these platforms, it may or may not also appear on Mitula, which seems to function as a classified ad search engine for rentals.

We might have to go back to putting up banners and signs on the street front. Do you remember those days?

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05/06/2026

A summary of Property Managers and Landlords active in Lacombe this month. Sourced from Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace.

1. Red Key Realty
2. Trilogy
3. Tom Rogers
4. Dale
5. Tricon
6. Rob Ram
8. Shanna Developments
7. Hearthstone

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05/06/2026

A summary of what is for rent in Lacombe. Sourced from Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace.

1. $995_Flat Iron Building_Commercial Building_0Bed_1Bath
2. $1,395_Chez Sylvie Residence_2Bed_1Bath
3. $1,430_Trilogy Apartment_1Bed_1Bath
4. $1,550_Chez Sylvie Residence_2Bed_1Bath
5. $1,550_Adres not provided_House_Mainlevel_3Bed_1Bath
6. $1,650_Adres not provided_House_Basement_2Bed_1Bath
7. $1,650_Mackenzie Court Apartments_2Bed_1Bath
8. $1,650_Adres no provided_Duplex_3Bed_1Bath
9. $1,700_4929 Beardsley Ave_Fourplex_2Bed_2Bath
10. $1,799_4730 48 Ave_Triplex_3Bed_2Bath
11. $1,875_Adres not provided_Townhouse_3Bed_1.5Bath
12. $1,950_Adres not provided_Duplex_Mainlevel_3Bed_1Bath

Facebook Marketplace showed me only one rental when I narrowed the radius down to Lacombe. Everything else that came up was 'homes for sale'. I am wondering if anyone else is having this issue?

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04/30/2026

The Bank of Canada maintained the policy rate at 2.25%.

The evolving conflict in the Middle East is causing heightened volatility and US trade policy continues to reshape global trade patterns. Both are ongoing sources of uncertainty.

In the United States, growth is still solid, boosted by AI-related investment and consumption growth. China’s economy is being supported by robust exports. In the euro area, higher prices for oil and natural gas weigh on economic activity.

Since the start of the war, the US dollar has appreciated against most major currencies. The Canada-US exchange rate has been relatively stable.

In Canada, consumer and government spending are supporting economic activity, while tariffs and trade uncertainty are weighing on exports and business investment. Housing activity declined and is being held back by slow population growth, economic uncertainty and ongoing affordability issues. The labour market is soft, reflecting both weak hiring and fewer job seekers.

Canada is a large net exporter of oil, higher oil prices increase national income even as consumers are squeezed by higher gasoline prices.

So far, there is little evidence that oil prices have fed through more broadly to goods and services prices, but the Bank of Canada will closely monitor the impact of the conflict in the Middle East and the economy's response to US tariffs and trade policy uncertainty. The Bank is looking through the war’s immediate impact on inflation, but will not let higher energy prices become persistent inflation.

Source: bankofcanada.ca

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03/18/2026

The Bank of Canada decided to maintain the policy rate at 2.25%. With recent data pointing to weaker economic activity and uncertainty elevated, risks to growth look tilted to the downside. At the same time, inflation risks have gone up due to higher energy prices. The Bank will continue to assess the impact of US tariffs and trade policy uncertainty, and how the Canadian economy is adjusting. They are also monitoring the unfolding conflict in the Middle East closely and assessing its impact on growth and inflation.

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03/02/2026

Unit 1 - 5432 55 Ave (Available April 8, 2026) $2,100

This home is move-in ready and comes at a discounted rent of $100 per month. Construction was completed in October 2025, so the home is still fresh and like new. Please feel free to drive by.

If you’re interested or have any questions, please complete the pre-screen form below:

https://l.singlekey.com/2066b857

Edit: It took six weeks of weekly reposting on Kijiji and Marketplace, along with hosting showings, to secure our next tenant for this unit. During that time, 17 people viewed the unit and six submitted applications. The market appears quite different from a year ago. I’m seeing clear signs that supply and demand have shifted in favour of tenants. I’m also concerned that Marketplace may not be providing the same level of visibility as before. Despite boosting my listings, there were times when I couldn’t even find them myself.

01/29/2026

The Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

Global financial conditions have remained accommodative overall. US trade restrictions and uncertainty continue to disrupt growth in Canada. GDP growth in the fourth quarter likely stalled. Exports continue to be buffeted by US tariffs, while domestic demand appears to be picking up. Employment has risen in recent months. Still, relatively few businesses say they plan to hire more workers.

Economic growth is projected to be modest in the near term as population growth slows and Canada adjusts to US protectionism. A key source of uncertainty is the upcoming review of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement. The Bank expects inflation to stay close to the 2% target over the projection period, with trade-related cost pressures offset by excess supply.

The Governing Council judges that the current policy rate remains appropriate.

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01/15/2026

A summary of Property Managers and Landlords active in Lacombe this month. Sourced from Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace.

1. Reeve Martin
2. Red Key Realty
3. Hearthstone
4. Rob Ram
5. Molly Siebenga
6. Dani
7. Trilogy
8. Magnum York
9. Tricon
10. Chance Watts
11. Work in Lacombe
12. Brandon Olds
13. Nakita Elise
14. Carol Black
15. Monique
16. Reece Huyder
17. Lana McBurney Nogue

01/15/2026

A summary of what is for rent in Lacombe. Sourced from Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace.

1. $995_Essex House Apartments_1Bed_1Bath (Repeat)
2. $995_Flat Iron Building_Commercial Building_1Bed_1Bath
3. $1,250_Cambridge Arms Apartments_1Bed_1Bath
4. $1,450_Aurora Place Apartments_2Bed_1Bath
5. $1,475_5326 50 Ave_Apartment_2Bed_1Bath
6. $1,495_Valley Crescent_Mainfloor Suite_2Ben_1Bath (Repeat)
7. $1,500_Basement Suite with 2-car heated garage_1Bed_1Bath
8. $1,525_Modern Green Kitchen_Condo_2Bed_1Bath
9. $1,555-$1,695_Trilogy Apartments_2Bed_2Bath (Repeat)
10. $1,695_Mackenzie Court Apartments_2Bed_1Bath (Repeat)
11. $1,700_5504 55 Ave_Townhouse_3Bed_1Bath
12. $1,700_4929 Beardsley Crescent_Multiplex_2Bed_1Bath
13. $1,800_5958 45 Ave_Fourplex_3Bed_1Bath
14. $1,850_Burman Area_Townhouse_4Bed_3.5Bath (Rent to Own)
15. $1,850_160 Parkland Acres_House_4Bed_2Bath (55+)
16. $1,850_Deer Street_Mainfloor Suite_3Bed_1Bath
17. $1,995_4730 48 Ave_Triplex_3Bed_1Bath (Brand New)
18. $1,995_Mackenzie Ranch_Townhouse_3Bed_2Bath
19. $2,200_Woodland Drive_Mainfloor Suite_2Bed_2Bath
20. $2.650_Lincoln Park_House_3Bed_3Bath

If you are a tenant willing to move during the winter months, you will have plenty of options and may be able to secure your next home at a discounted rent. Rentals #7 and #8 stood out to me in particular. It appears the landlord was willing to invest some money to give those suites a modern, refreshed look.

12/24/2025

Thank you CBO Earthworks!
And a very Merry Christmas to you as well 🎄