Cochrane through the lens

"September 2021: Sales remain strong Housing Market Stats "City of Chestermere moves ahead with plans for long-awaited civic rec centre Courtesy of the City of Chestermere "Out of office: Royal LePage predicts price increases for Alberta vacation properties in 2021, as COVID-19 continues to drive up demand Getty Images "Share your opinion: Calgary Metropolitan Region Board launches final phase of public engagement for regional growth plan The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board's draft growth plan aims to achieve the following results when compared against a "business as usual" scenario. Courtesy of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board "Canmore's red-hot housing market is seeing "unprecedented" levels of activity, with no signs of slowing down Getty Images "Historical Home Spotlight: Alfred McKay Home Courtesy of the City of Calgary "Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge reduces congestion, improves new-community accessibility in Cochrane After two decades of planning and construction, Cochrane's Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge is now open. Courtesy of the Town of Cochrane "October 2020: detached homes drive Calgary sales growth CREB® Housing Market Stats "Make your voice heard in CMRB public engagement process Courtesy of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board "Calgarians' interest in close-to-home vacation properties increases as COVID-19 continues to restrict international travel Getty Images "Fleeting fun: remembering Calgary's Bonzai waterslide park Photo illustration by Haley Steel "Then and CREB®Now: evolution of a publication "Precedence and Rivercrest add innovative new-build product to Cochrane's housing mix Courtesy Qualico Communities "Calgary Mid-Year Housing Market Outlook "Horsing around: Calgary area offers excellent variety of properties for equestrian living Getty Images "Cochrane: new communities provide plenty of choices for buyers Courtesy Melcor Developments "Diverse development: New multi-family offerings in Calgary's surrounding areas Courtesy Partners Development Group "Cochrane: where history, technology and scenery meet Courtesy Town of Cochrane "Satellite showdown: local leaders tout the benefits of their communities Courtesy City of Airdrie "Choose your own adventure: which Calgary satellite community is right for you? "The Cowboy Trail Getty Images "Love of the land Courtesy McKinley Masters "Heritage homebuilding The rustic aesthetic of timber-frame and log homes is a perfect match for the natural backdrop of acreage properties. Courtesy Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc. "The king's height Airdrie’s main street circa 1904, when the city was little more than a tiny speck along the Calgary-Edmonton railway route. Courtesy Nose Creek Valley Museum "Wild West Getty Images "Embracing tradition Cochrane is steeped in western cowboy heritage that continues to define the town to this day. Courtesy the Town of Cochrane "Acreage appeal Kitchen and bathroom renovations provide some of the highest returns on investment when it comes to increasing the value of a home. Getty Images "Cochrane poised for further growth D’Arcy Duquette has lived in McKenzie Lake for 18 years, and has been president of the local community association for a decade. Adrian Shellard / For CREB®Now "The long road ahead Former (and future) McKenzie Lake resident, and president of Sage Appraisals, Greg Macdonald’s love of fishing is one reason he and his wife are buying back into the Calgary lake lifestyle. Jose Quiroz / For CREB®Now "Roots run deep in Cochrane From left, Cochrane Historical Museum volunteers Mike Taylor, Frank Hennessey, Bernice Klotz and Gordon Davies. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now. "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023: Events, resources, and more Truth and reconciliation sept 30 "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: events and resources for Calgarians "Historical Home Spotlight: Spence Residence City of Calgary "Municipal Historic Resource program helps homeowners preserve Calgary's built heritage 5A Street S.W. in historic Cliff Bungalow is one of the streetscapes included in the City's Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources. Courtesy of the City of Calgary "Repsol Sport Centre expansion to buoy inner-city swimming options Repsol Sport Centre will be expanding its aquatic offerings thanks to a $45-million commitment from the City of Calgary. Courtesy of Repsol Sport Centre "Locals hope ambitious new development will mark beginning of Bragg Creek resurgence Courtesy of Gateway Developments "June 2021: Supply trends up but market still favours the seller CREB® Housing Market Stats "Two proposed subdivisions set to create new opportunities for luxury homebuyers in Canmore Some of the new homes coming to Silvertip Resort as part of two proposed subdivisions will offer views of the golf course. Courtesy of Stone Creek Resorts "Okotoks and Airdrie explore pathway connections to Calgary Veterans Way in Okotoks. Courtesy of the Town of Okotoks "Historical Home Spotlight: Rouleau Residence The Rouleau Residence, photographed in May 2020 after its $1.45-million restoration. Courtesy of Heritage Calgary