February 2026 Market Update

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February 18, 2026
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Is your property tax bill getting out of control?

With tax season approaching, we would like to introduce you to Deanne and Tessa with DuCharme, McMillen & Associates (DMA).

DMA acts as an extension of your tax department, helping businesses and property owners reduce operating costs and safeguard their bottom line through specialized local tax expertise.

Their Canada Sales Tax Recovery service identifies GST/HST, QST, and PST overpayments, uncaptured input tax credits, and refund opportunities. Beyond recovery, DMA addresses the underlying causes of recurring errors, pursues claims directly with the appropriate jurisdictions, and provides practical training and process improvements to strengthen internal controls. Ongoing technical support ensures your organization remains compliant as regulations and business operations evolve.

Across North America, DMA's property tax specialists work to uncover opportunities for assessment reductions, helping minimize current and future liabilities. They collaborate with local assessing authorities to implement findings efficiently and, when necessary, represent clients before assessment review boards or support litigation proceedings. Their local knowledge and established relationships help drive timely and effective resolutions.

Alberta assessment appeal deadlines are approaching. The following municipalities have upcoming appeal deadlines in March:

Lethbridge - March 13

City of Red Deer - March 17

Camrose - March 20

Calgary - March 23

Edmonton - March 23

Airdrie - March 23

Sturgeon County - March 30

Grande Prairie - March 31

City of Leduc - March 31

Contact them, today:

Deanne Cowle

dcowle@dmainc.com

(800) 309-2110 ex.2734

Tessa Pankiewicz

tpankiewicz@dmainc.com

(403) 263-2141 ex.2751