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Dec. 19, 2014 | CREBNow
In photos: Historic architecture
There are more than 750 evaluated historic resources in Calgary.
There are more than 50 buildings provincially recognized as heritage places.
Here's a few images from some of Calgary's most recognized historic buildings.
Share your favourite in the comments section below.
There are more than 50 buildings provincially recognized as heritage places.
Here's a few images from some of Calgary's most recognized historic buildings.
Share your favourite in the comments section below.
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Dec. 17, 2014 | CREBNow
In Photos: Winter in YYC ... and area
Winter is here.
Calgary gets an average of 129 centimetres of snow in a year. While this can be a headache for some drivers and shovellers, it's also an opportunity to head out with the family and explore the winter wonderland in both Calgary and area.
Calgary gets an average of 129 centimetres of snow in a year. While this can be a headache for some drivers and shovellers, it's also an opportunity to head out with the family and explore the winter wonderland in both Calgary and area.
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Dec. 17, 2014 | CREBNow
Dreaming of a green Christmas
The City of Calgary suggests changing up some holiday acts to decrease environmental impact
The City is urging residents to green up their season this year with some easy tips.
"It doesn't have to be complicated to cut back our environmental impact this time of year," said Claire Beckstead, corporate environmental specialist witht he City. "There are many simple green actions Calgarians can take that lessen our impact on the environment while keeping the fun and excitement of the season."
The City is urging residents to green up their season this year with some easy tips.
"It doesn't have to be complicated to cut back our environmental impact this time of year," said Claire Beckstead, corporate environmental specialist witht he City. "There are many simple green actions Calgarians can take that lessen our impact on the environment while keeping the fun and excitement of the season."
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Dec. 17, 2014 | CREBNow
In photos: Nose Hill Park
Reportedly taking its name from the distinctive (at least if you use a little imagination) nose-like hillsides that surround the area, the Nose Hill Natural Environment Park – as it's officially known – is one of the largest municipal parks in North America.
Encompassing 11 square kilometres of native grassland in Northwest Calgary, the park was created in 1980 after citizens spoke out against a plan to turn the area into a residential development.
Encompassing 11 square kilometres of native grassland in Northwest Calgary, the park was created in 1980 after citizens spoke out against a plan to turn the area into a residential development.
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Dec. 17, 2014 | Donna Balzer
Getting ready to grow
Read up on raising plants before the spring showers start to fall
Want to become a better gardener next spring? Start reading about it now.
No, seriously.
The most common winter gardening activity is reading. The cheapest source of information is seed catalogues – they are packed with inspiration.
I learn so many new things from catalogues. According to The Baker Creek Heirloom seed catalogue , 300 independent farmers grow and supply their seed; tulip flowers are edible and delicious when stuffed and baked; there are at least 15 kinds of orange tomatoes, and; Peru is a domesticated crop hot spot.
Want to become a better gardener next spring? Start reading about it now.
No, seriously.
The most common winter gardening activity is reading. The cheapest source of information is seed catalogues – they are packed with inspiration.
I learn so many new things from catalogues. According to The Baker Creek Heirloom seed catalogue , 300 independent farmers grow and supply their seed; tulip flowers are edible and delicious when stuffed and baked; there are at least 15 kinds of orange tomatoes, and; Peru is a domesticated crop hot spot.
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Dec. 17, 2014 | Nolan Matthias
Revisit your mortgage plan today
Interest rate increases looming for borrowers
Heading into the home stretch of 2014 and toward 2015 is an opportune time to review or create a mortgage plan.
A mortgage plan — whether you're buying a home, already in one, or planning on purchasing revenue properties in the next few years — is vital to you and your family's overall financial health.
The last several years have been unique as a result of the 2.99 per cent mortgage craze. Banks have been highly competitive, lowering fixed rates to historical lows in an attempt to gain market share.
And in today's low-interest-rate environment, it's not a question as to whether rates are going to increase, but when. Borrowers need to position themselves in a way they can absorb higher interest rates and/or be able to still pay off their mortgages faster.

A mortgage plan — whether you're buying a home, already in one, or planning on purchasing revenue properties in the next few years — is vital to you and your family's overall financial health.
The last several years have been unique as a result of the 2.99 per cent mortgage craze. Banks have been highly competitive, lowering fixed rates to historical lows in an attempt to gain market share.
And in today's low-interest-rate environment, it's not a question as to whether rates are going to increase, but when. Borrowers need to position themselves in a way they can absorb higher interest rates and/or be able to still pay off their mortgages faster.
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Dec. 17, 2014 | CREBNow
Backed by business
Several big time Calgary businesses throw their support behind secondary suites
City council's inability to move forward on secondary suite reforms are sending a message to potential newcomers that Calgary is closed for business, said Chamber president and CEO Adam Legge.
"We basically have a no vacancy sign sitting over Calgary," he told a crowd of supporters at a Chamber-hosted event last week.
"So how easy do you think it is for a business to attract and retain someone to the city when they can't find a place to live?" said Legge.
City council's inability to move forward on secondary suite reforms are sending a message to potential newcomers that Calgary is closed for business, said Chamber president and CEO Adam Legge.
"We basically have a no vacancy sign sitting over Calgary," he told a crowd of supporters at a Chamber-hosted event last week.
"So how easy do you think it is for a business to attract and retain someone to the city when they can't find a place to live?" said Legge.