You can always go downtown. At least that?s what the song says.
Much has been written about the current woes of Calgary?s Downtown Commercial Core. Office vacancies are approaching 30 per cent and many businesses and commuters are conspicuous in their absence from the area.
However, there are a significant number of Calgarians who have no intention of going anywhere, even after the workaday crowd goes home.
In fact, with around 8,500 Calgarians who call the Downtown Commercial Core home, the ...
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Calgary is one of the most unique cities in Canada when it comes to weather. Throughout the year, we can see temperatures span from -40C to 40C in a matter of months, and chinooks can warm our frostbitten city into a springtime paradise in only a few short days.
Because of this, our homes have to be prepared to withstand the most extreme weather Alberta has to offer. While these temperature fluctuations can cause damage to your home?s exterior, they can also affect your home?s interior, as ...
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at Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:49:45 +0000
There?s one kind of home with a view that already comes mortgage-free: a bird house! With spring in full bloom, we?re sharing some tips about backyard birds, what you need to know about birdseed, and how to make a bird feeder or birdhouse. Create a safe and happy haven for birds this spring and summer, and enjoy all your new feathered friends!
A feast for a finch
Feeding wildlife is usually discouraged, but backyard birds are an exception to the rule. Since birds don?t become dependent on ...
City of Calgary, July 2, 2021 ?
Calgary?s housing market is showing few signs of letting up, as sales reached 2,915 units in June ? a record high for the month.
?It is taking time for supply to catch up with the demand in the market,? said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.
?Through the early spring market, many buyers did not have a lot of choice, but the recent improvements in supply are providing more options for those purchasers and supporting the strong sales we continue to see in ...