Battle of Alberta: Why are Edmonton homes so much more affordable than Calgary’s?

Alberta may be calling, but despite the many similarities between the province’s largest cities, when it comes to house prices, Edmonton is lagging behind – why?

Last winter, Madelyne Toller began her search for a home in Edmonton. “We looked at a lot of places,” she says, noting that having a backyard was the main reason she wanted to enter the detached market. “I was living in a condo with my high-energy dog, and really needed more space for him.”