CREBNow’s three-part series examining the news, community and culture of cycling in the city.
April 28 saw Calgary’s city council voting in favour of a downtown cycle track pilot.
The 8-7 vote comes on the heels of months of planning, community forums and debates on whether the track would be a feasible idea for downtown Calgary.
The pilot originally called for tracks on First Street S.E., ...
Hardy flowers for the cool spring season
A giant cardboard box of flowers arrived last week. Every plant was primly upright and not a drop of soil had escaped a single pot.
What?
Who gets their annuals shipped in?
Well, I do, but quite accidentally. Ten years ago, I filmed a television series for Home and Garden televisioncalled Bugs and Blooms.… Read More
Punchy pansies is a post from: ...
CREB’s first female board director discusses her life and her craft
Grace Turley was never one for barriers.
As a small child she would escape her family yard in order to explore the surrounding town of Ochre River, Manitoba. That sense of curiosity would lead her to the world of real estate years later when she settled with a family of her own in Calgary.… Read More
Recreation properties offer a scenic and serene home away from home
The dip of a paddle in the lake, the sizzle of a steak on the barbecue, the haunting hoot of a Great-Horned Owl: welcome to recreational living.
In a recreation survey conducted by the Alberta government, the top three favourite leisure activity of respondents was walking, golf and camping.… Read More
Government report could change rules forcing disclosure of grow-op properties in Alberta
Alberta homebuyers could soon have more protection in place to ensure they don’t buy former grow-ops without their knowledge.
Last week, the government released a report titled Grow-Op Free Alberta Recommendations concerning proposed legislation to combat the ill effects of marijuana grow operations on ...
Town offers country-style living with room for plenty of recreation
Situated on the banks of the Sheep River, approximately 18 kilometres south of Calgary, Okotoks offers country-style living just a short drive from the big city.
Charlie-Mae Marlatt, an Okotoks resident of three years said, “I like living in Okotoks because it is family oriented, family focused, has a small town community f ...
New rules will see spending capped, more people on art jury
The City of Calgary is making changes to its public art policy following a controversial $471,000-project Mayor Naheed Neshi has called “awful.”
Under the old policy, the city’s “per cent for public art” was calculated at one per cent of the total capital project costs for City capital budget projects over $1 million.… Read More
Discover hidden gems a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Calgary
For those who call the area home, the MD of Foothills is a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Comprised of rolling hills, golden wheat fields, leafy woodlands and mountain vistas, the 3,600-square-kilometre area south of the Calgary city limits surrounds the towns of Okotoks, High River, Turner ...
Government report could change rules forcing disclosure of grow-op properties in Alberta
Alberta homebuyers could soon have more protection in place to ensure they don’t buy former grow-ops without their knowledge.
Last week, the government released a report titled Grow-Op Free Alberta Recommendations concerning proposed legislation to combat the ill effects of marijuana grow operations on ...
Bill 13 to enhance protection for owners, improve condo communities
Alberta condo owners can expect easier access to information and quicker dispute resolutions thanks to new amendments to the province’s condo property act.
Improved disclosure and governance were among the amendments tabled after the Alberta Government introduced Bill 13: The Condominium Property Act.
“Buying a condo is an ...
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