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Jan. 08, 2014 | CREBNow
Better Building Through Bacon
Every Wednesday night in January and February offers a different film about city building topics. After each film the audience is invited to engage in discussion about what they just saw, and how it can impact Calgary, and people as individuals.
Jan. 08, 2014 | CREBNow
New Schools Announced for Calgary and Airdrie
The Aspen Woods school will benefit about 750 Kindergarten to Grade 6 Roman Catholic Separate School District students, and the Airdrie school will serve 600 Rocky View School Division Kindergarten to Grade 4 students.
Jan. 08, 2014 | CREBNow
Calgary Streets to Have Snow Removed
The record 52.4 centimetres snowfall that hit Calgary in December, has the city utilizing snow removal services for the first time.
Southeast Calgary is currently the focus of snow removal, but all areas of the city will receive some amount of snow removal. However, how many roads that will have snow removed is unknown.
Jan. 08, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Supporting Growth
In a year that saw nearly tape-totape sales growth over its predecessor, 2013 ended on yet another high note as December sales increased eight per cent year-over-year sales over the previous year. Year-over-year sales growth rose every month in 2013 save February and March, with MLS® sales for the year up by 11 per cent over 2012.
Jan. 08, 2014 | CREBNow
Test Your Knowledge: Ice Safety
"There have been several recent incidents of people venturing out onto frozen lakes or ponds, and it is very concerning to us," said Carol Henke, public information officer, Calgary Fire Department. "Because we have extreme temperature fluctuations in Calgary, ice conditions can be quite dangerous."
Dec. 18, 2013 | Cody Stuart
How To: Backyard Skating Rink
Regardless of which side of the recently resolved NHL lockout you come down on – those being "Yay, hockey's back" or "Boo, I'm never watching again" – there's really no better way to show your excitement or disdain than by building your very own backyard rink. For those excited about the season, the rink will allow them to live out their own NHL fantasies, and for those less enthusiastic folks,
Dec. 18, 2013 | CREBNow
Test Your Knowledge: Christmas Tree Recycling
Every year Christmas morning comes, and after all the presents have been torn open, there is nothing but wrapping paper, gift bags and boxes piled high. Then there is the Christmas tree; by recycling the trees, about 40,000 trees stay out of the landfill, and help garbage collection crews stay on schedule. All this brings up the question of what does the City of Calgary offer for Christmas recycling programs. How much do you know?
Dec. 18, 2013 | CREBNow
Town of Chestermere Set for Major Expansion
"The Town of Chestermere annexed the Waterbridge land in 2009. They annexed the land because it allowed them to control growth adjacent to them, rather than if Calgary annexed it, they would have had no control over how these lands would develop," said Pam MacInnis, associate with Brown & Associates Planning Group.
Dec. 18, 2013 | CREBNow
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
The Snow Angel campaign recognizes good citizens who shovel the walks for people who may not be able to do it themselves.
Dec. 18, 2013 | CREBNow
Finalists Announced for CHBA National SAM Awards
The awards celebrate excellence in new homes, home renovation, innovative technology and construction, outstanding presentation and marketing across Canada. This year the 23rd CHBA SAM awards will be presented in Whistler, BC at the association's 71st national conference on April 4, 2014.
