Federal election day has come and gone. Now that the dust has settled – with the exception of a few hotly contested ridings where final votes are still being counted – we know that Justin Trudeau's Liberals will be returning to the House of Commons with another minority government.

Amy Brooks has been a REALTOR^® for 24 years. During that time, she has accomplished a lot, joining the RE/MAX hall of fame and receiving the company’s lifetime achievement award. However, one constant throughout her career has been supporting local housing and shelter initiatives through CREB^® REALTOR^® Community Foundation.

Calgary's local government is about to feature a lot of fresh faces, including a new mayor. With that in mind, it's time to meet some of the top contenders.

Get ready for a courageous conversation – CREB^®’s Mayoral Forum takes place Sept. 14.

Citywide sales in August reached 2,151 units, 37 per cent higher than last year and 25 per cent higher than long-term trends. Sales have slowed from the record-setting pace seen earlier this year, but on a year-to-date basis, the eight-month total of 19,516 sales is higher than annual sales figures recorded over the past six years.