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The Hidden Costs of Acreage Ownership That City Buyers Never See Coming

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 09/07/2026

The hidden ongoing costs of Alberta acreage ownership — well, septic, propane, snow removal, rural insurance, and water treatment most Calgary city buyers miss.

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