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For Sale: Used U.S.-Canada border crossing going on auction block
The U.S. government is selling a former border crossing facility in Madawaska, Maine, across the Saint John River from Edmunston, N.B. Article content An online auction for the property starts on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The asking price is US$25,000. Article content Bidding for the old Port of Entry (POE) will increase in $1,000 increments, says the U.S. General Services Administration in a press release about the sale. (The GSA is the U.S. government's shared services arm, managing a real estate portfolio of over 360 million rentable square feet.) Article content While the commercial space listing has primarily been used as an office, the real estate ad suggests other potential purposes: manufacturing, warehouse, storage facility, garage/shop. Article content 'GSA is transforming an underutilized border facility into an opportunity for community and economic development,' said Public Buildings Service Regional Commissioner Glenn C. Rotondo in the release. Article content Article content The first floor of the building is 2,900 square feet. There is also a 2,900 square foot finished basement. Article content The southern portion of the property is flat, paved and has a one-storey brick building with two canopies, a guard shack and shed for a generator. Article content The northern half of the property is on a floodplain and can't be built upon. Instead, it consists of a steep, wooded slope leading from a retaining wall down approximately 50 feet to the water line of the Saint John River. The river surrounds the northern edge of the property. A paper mill with a rail line is situated on the other perimeters. Article content Article content The 1959 facility was closed last year when U.S. Customs and Border Protection ceased operations there and relocated to the new Madawaska POE and International Bridge. The new facility will include room for increases in traffic. The new facility, worth roughly $73 million, is also aiming to be include administrative offices and training space. Article content Parts of the old bridge were saved by the town, according to Maine newspaper The County. A local artist pitched a plan to create a 20-foot sculpture of an Acadian star out of materials from the bridge to celebrate the Francophone cultural connection shared by the two countries, across the old bridge created. Article content Acadians are descendants of French settlers who originally settled in Canada's Maritime Provinces in the 17th and 18th centuries. Aroostook County later became a hub of Acadian culture, with a large population still maintaining their heritage.
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How much debt the average Albertan has, according to Equifax
(A consumer pays with a credit card at a store in Montreal on July 6, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz) A new report from Equifax Canada suggests the average Canadian has $22,147 in non-mortgage debt. Albertans have the second highest debt nationally at $24,659. Newfoundland takes the top spot at $25,174. '(If) we look at the age ranges in Alberta, you tend to have more individuals in what we call the 'peak credit usage age range' – 36- to 55-year-olds,' said Rebecca Oakes, Equifax Canada. 'They tend to be using the credit the most because you've kind of established things like your own home, maybe you've got lines of credit, maybe an auto loan. Because there is just a higher percentage of consumers in Alberta that fall into that age range, that's one of the reasons why we see that average amount a little bit higher.' Calgarians are below the provincial debt average at $24,254. Those living in fort McMurray are way above at $37,609. The report also finds non-mortgage holders and those under the age of 36 are experiencing greater financial stress. Oakes blames that on a slow job market and the rising costs for groceries, cars and housing. 'Money is not just about dollars and cents, it's about your feelings towards it,' said Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy, Money Mentors CEO. 'Debt can create a lot of anxiety and stress for us.' If you don't have a manageable plan to pay down your debt, she suggests asking for help. 'If you don't have a plan, then it's time to form one. You can do it in two ways: you can do it yourself or you can come chat with us, nonprofit credit counselors who are available to help create a budget that is manageable and sustainable,' said Oleksy. More Albertans are missing credit payments – and they aren't alone, according to the report. Equifax Canada found 1.4 million Canadians missed a payment in the second quarter of the year. That's up 118,000 year-over-year, but a slight drop from the first quarter. A full breakdown of the Equifax Canada report can be found online.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - CIMA+, one of Canada's largest private consulting engineering firms, and Keywest Projects Ltd., a Calgary-based engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm known for its innovation in energy project execution, are announcing a strategic partnership. This new alliance will accelerate sustainable energy solutions across Western Canada and beyond. It brings together two highly respected, employee-owned firms with complementary strengths. By combining technical expertise, resources and innovation, the partnership is poised to make a significant impact on both shared and independent clients, with the energy industry standing to benefit most. This partnership will enable end-to-end project delivery through the combined expertise of both firms. CIMA+ offers extensive engineering capabilities across energy and resources, infrastructure, buildings, transportation, digital systems and environmental services, while Keywest Projects has delivered over 2,500 energy-sector projects, with specialized expertise in brownfield and greenfield execution, natural gas processing, carbon capture, hydrogen, biofuels, waste heat recovery and control systems. "Our partnership is a direct response to the evolving needs of the energy sector, especially in Western Canada where innovation and efficiency are critical," said Daniel J. Matthews, Regional Executive Vice President at CIMA+. "By joining our forces and expertise with Keywest in major projects, we are equipped to support our clients from concept through commissioning—combining technical depth with execution excellence." "This is more than a business alignment, it's a strategic move to lead innovation in one of Canada's most vital industries. Clients will benefit from expanded capabilities, faster delivery and deeper insight—whether they're based in Alberta, British Columbia or anywhere across Canada." added Stewart Nichols, Chief Technology Officer at Keywest Projects. Delivering excellence through collaboration This partnership enables expanded service delivery in high-demand areas including natural gas infrastructure, carbon capture, hydrogen, electrification, biofuels and advanced control systems. By combining Keywest Projects' strength in EPCM project delivery with CIMA+'s multidisciplinary engineering expertise, we can offer fully integrated project execution. This strategic alliance reflects a shared commitment to shaping the future of energy through collaboration, innovation and a client-first approach. "With a strong cultural alignment rooted in safety, sustainability and integrity, CIMA+ and Keywest Projects are well-positioned to lead Canada's energy mix together, promoting lower carbon intense energy solutions across Canada." concluded Daniel J. Matthews. This partnership is effective since July 2025. As the Canadian energy sector continues to evolve, CIMA+ and Keywest Projects are committed to delivering innovative solutions that support a lower-carbon, more resilient future. About CIMA+ CIMA+ provides complete consulting engineering services in the areas of Energy and Resources, Infrastructure, Transportation, Buildings, Project Management, Operational and Digital Technologies (including Telecommunication Systems), and Earth and Environment. The search for excellence has been part of our DNA since our founding in 1990, and our teams draw on decades of experience acquired across Canada to deliver quality projects that meet our clients' expectations. This commitment to excellence and quality has allowed CIMA+ to rank among the largest private consulting engineering firms in the country. Today, with over 40 offices across Canada, CIMA+ employs more than 3,500 people, most of whom share ownership in the company. Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a shared passion to deliver sustainable solutions that make our world a better place. From our Board of Directors to the communities we serve, our commitment to people is evident in our drive to innovate, in the projects we carry out and in every action we take. For more information, visit About Keywest Projects Ltd. Keywest Projects is a Calgary-based, employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) company serving Canada's energy sector. Since 2009, we have successfully delivered more than 2,500 projects, specializing in both brownfield and greenfield execution for oil and gas, power generation, and infrastructure. Our expertise spans natural gas processing, carbon capture, hydrogen, biofuels, waste heat recovery, electrification, and advanced control systems. We combine deep technical knowledge with practical field experience to provide fit-for-purpose solutions that drive safety, sustainability, and value. From early concept development through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and regulatory compliance, our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective projects that meet the evolving needs of our clients and Canada's energy future. For more information, visit
