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Nov. 30, 2023 | CREB
Five tips on how to winter-proof your home
While it is considered the most wonderful time of the year, winter comes with a variety of risks. Therefore, we have some home maintenance tips so you can prepare and keep your property safe during the rough, wintry weather.
Dec. 16, 2021 | Cody Stuart
Calgarians flock to Olympic Plaza for cold-weather fun
With darkness setting in early and COVID-19 still putting many parents in the difficult position of trying to occupy their children in safe ways – often outdoors – the local rink has served as oasis of activity on many cold, dark nights.
Nov. 11, 2021 | Cody Stuart
Calgary offers ways to warm up to winter
Winter is on its way. Depending on your stance, our city will soon be blessed or cursed with the arrival of colder temperatures, shorter days and, eventually, snow.
Dec. 07, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Six ways to lower your home heating bill this winter
Calgary's winters are bad enough without having to worry about the expensive heating bills that often accompany plummeting temperatures. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to limit the damage and save a bit of cash in the process.
Nov. 16, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
The winds of winter: when cold weather arrives, window issues become hard to ignore
Nov. 04, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Maintenance tips and tasks to get your home ready for winter
Unfortunately, winter is also the season that tends to reveal and worsen issues within the home, so there's no time like the present for some proactive maintenance. A bit of extra effort now could save you countless headaches when temperatures drop.
Here's a handy checklist to get you started:
Oct. 07, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Frozen fun: outdoor activities for Calgary's COVID-19 winter
Here are a few ways you can stay active and social in and around Calgary this winter:
Oct. 19, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
How to make sure your home is properly insulated
With winter knocking on the door, it's a good time to decide if your home could benefit from some improved insulation.
Oct. 19, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Winterproof patios: how to equip your outdoor space for all-season enjoyment
As summer days give way to cooler weather, good times had on the patio or balcony need not end – especially, when outside is one of the safest places to be thanks to COVID-19. From simple additions to more elaborate fixes, there are many ways to winterproof outdoor spaces for year-round enjoyment.
Jan. 31, 2020 | Donna Balzer