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Aug. 23, 2023 | CREB
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023: Events, resources, and more
Sept. 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the victims and survivors of Canada’s residential school system and their families and communities.
Jan. 06, 2022 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: McHugh House
Year of Construction: 1896
Address: 102 17th Ave. S.W.
Community: Beltline
Architectural Style: Queen Anne Revival
Oct. 28, 2021 | Cody Stuart
Spooky YYC: highlighting Calgary's haunted landmarks
Calgary probably isn’t the first city that comes to mind when you think of the world’s most haunted places. However, even though the city is better known for its steaks than its spooks, Calgary isn’t completely devoid of ghostly tales.
Oct. 14, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: Blum Residence
Address: 128 Shannon Rd. S.W.
Community: Shawnessy
Architectural Style: Expressionist
Sept. 30, 2021 | Tyler Difley
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: events and resources for Calgarians
Aug. 16, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: Spence Residence
Address: 1029 20th Ave. S.E.
Community: Ramsay
Architectural Style: Edwardian Gable Front
The 112-year-old Spence Residence is a relic from the earliest period of mixed-use development in east Calgary, when Ramsay became a bustling neighbourhood where blue-collar Calgarians both lived and worked.
July 26, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Municipal Historic Resource program helps homeowners preserve Calgary's built heritage
June 22, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: Rouleau Residence
Address: 1880 First St. S.W.
Community: Mission
Architectural Style: Queen Anne Revival
Built in 1885, the Rouleau Residence is one of the oldest buildings in Calgary and stands as a reminder of Mission's rich Francophone history.
June 04, 2021 | CREBNow
SPONSORED: Merit Kitchens celebrates 50th anniversary with prize draws and new colour collection
In 2021, Merit Kitchens is officially half a century old, and the company is helping its customers join in the 50th anniversary festivities.
Anyone who receives a cabinet quote before Nov. 30 will be entered into a draw for a beautiful gift basket containing gift cards, kitchen gadgets, wine and more, currently valued at over $500 and growing. There's also a draw for a Banff getaway for two in 2022. Contact the Merit Kitchens showroom for more details.
The company's theme for the year is "strength and beauty" and they are determined to let the world know just how much that truly means to them.
To celebrate this important milestone, Merit invited Lynda Reeves, founder of House & Home magazine and one of the world's top interior designers, to select an exclusive colour collection for the anniversary.
May 28, 2021 | Tyler Difley
