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Oct. 22, 2014 | CREBNow
Bridging the gap
St. Patrick's Bridge opening connects East Village to Bridgeland, Sunnyside
After more than a year of delays, the long-awaited St. Patrick's Bridge officially opened to the public this week.
The $25-million pedestrian bridge is expected to see more than 4,000 people annually traversing between the communities of Bridgeland and Sunnyside north of Memorial Drive to the revitalized East Village. Officials at the grand opening said it will cater to walkers and cyclists heading in and out of downtown, as well as improve access to nearby attractions such as Fort Calgary and the Calgary Zoo.
After more than a year of delays, the long-awaited St. Patrick's Bridge officially opened to the public this week.
The $25-million pedestrian bridge is expected to see more than 4,000 people annually traversing between the communities of Bridgeland and Sunnyside north of Memorial Drive to the revitalized East Village. Officials at the grand opening said it will cater to walkers and cyclists heading in and out of downtown, as well as improve access to nearby attractions such as Fort Calgary and the Calgary Zoo.
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Oct. 22, 2014 | CREBNow
Pop the Question: Johanna Lane
Do you believe in ghosts? If you're a non-believer, Calgary Ghost Tours just might change your mind.
Around for eight years, the company started organizing tours around the historic communities of Inglewood and Kensington – as well as downtown and even Banff – in the search for signs of the dearly departed. Guests also get to learn more about the city's history along the way. Johanna Lane of Calgary Ghost Tours took some time out of her day to chat with CREB®Now about her favourite stop on the tour and what films make her check the closet before heading to bed.
CREB®Now: ?What is a Calgary Ghost Tour?
Lane: Calgary Ghost Tours are tours that combine historical information with ghost stories. We tell you the history of places and then who we think is still "hanging" around.
Around for eight years, the company started organizing tours around the historic communities of Inglewood and Kensington – as well as downtown and even Banff – in the search for signs of the dearly departed. Guests also get to learn more about the city's history along the way. Johanna Lane of Calgary Ghost Tours took some time out of her day to chat with CREB®Now about her favourite stop on the tour and what films make her check the closet before heading to bed.
CREB®Now: ?What is a Calgary Ghost Tour?
Lane: Calgary Ghost Tours are tours that combine historical information with ghost stories. We tell you the history of places and then who we think is still "hanging" around.
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Oct. 22, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Home is where the haunt is
* In this three-part series, CREBNow takes a look at the sinister and spooky side of Calgary's haunted housing history
Touring Heritage Park's eerie abodes
The accounts all sound like something out of the classic ghost story: lights that turn on with no electricity; windows and doors that seem to open and close themselves; even sightings of a long-dead figure - returned from beyond the grave for reasons unknown – in an upstairs window.
Touring Heritage Park's eerie abodes
The accounts all sound like something out of the classic ghost story: lights that turn on with no electricity; windows and doors that seem to open and close themselves; even sightings of a long-dead figure - returned from beyond the grave for reasons unknown – in an upstairs window.
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Oct. 21, 2014 | CREBNow
Luxury condo The XII coming to Mission
A new luxury condo development is headed for Mission.
The XII includes 14-storeys of suites each spanning an entire level, with the exception of two, two-level suites.
"Research led us to what we have today which is essentially 12 single-family homes that happen to be stacked on top of each other and we determined nothing like this existed in Calgary, just elsewhere like Vancouver, New York and other cities of equal stature to Calgary so we decided to provide that part of the opportunity," said Stanley Yasin, managing partner for The XII.
The XII includes 14-storeys of suites each spanning an entire level, with the exception of two, two-level suites.
"Research led us to what we have today which is essentially 12 single-family homes that happen to be stacked on top of each other and we determined nothing like this existed in Calgary, just elsewhere like Vancouver, New York and other cities of equal stature to Calgary so we decided to provide that part of the opportunity," said Stanley Yasin, managing partner for The XII.
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Oct. 17, 2014 | CREBNow
2014 Governor's Grants recipients named
The CREB® Charitable Foundation announced five recipients for the Governor's Grants reception Oct. 17.
"I'm very proud of everything the Charitable Foundation does to support the community on behalf of our members," said Aneve MacKay-Lyons, Charitable Foundation co-ordinator. "To the five recipients that we will be recognizing tonight, you all make tremendous contributions to the community and I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart."
"I'm very proud of everything the Charitable Foundation does to support the community on behalf of our members," said Aneve MacKay-Lyons, Charitable Foundation co-ordinator. "To the five recipients that we will be recognizing tonight, you all make tremendous contributions to the community and I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart."
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Oct. 17, 2014 | CREBNow
Foothills in the fall
The backdrop to the M.D. of Foothills is currently awash with the vibrant colours of autumn. What better way to enjoy the fall foliage than by searching out some local hidden gems? CREBNow has compiled a list of must-sees for the M.D. in the fall.
Scenic School Search
Take in the gold and crimson of autumn with a road trip to one of the M.D. of Foothills' historic
school sites. Noted destinations include Big Hill School, DeWinton High School, Maple Leaf School, Windy Hill School and Millarville School. Sheep Creek School in Millarville, which first opened in 1951, is still in operation today, while Blackie School, one of the oldest within the M.D. has been around since 1913. Blackie School has undergone a number of renovations over the years, including a two-storey addition in 1925 and eight new classrooms added in 1959.
Scenic School Search
Take in the gold and crimson of autumn with a road trip to one of the M.D. of Foothills' historic
school sites. Noted destinations include Big Hill School, DeWinton High School, Maple Leaf School, Windy Hill School and Millarville School. Sheep Creek School in Millarville, which first opened in 1951, is still in operation today, while Blackie School, one of the oldest within the M.D. has been around since 1913. Blackie School has undergone a number of renovations over the years, including a two-storey addition in 1925 and eight new classrooms added in 1959.
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Oct. 17, 2014 | Nolan Matthias
Avoiding payout penalty nightmares
Mitigation starts before choosing a mortgage
Last week, CBC's Go Public reported on an Edmonton couple that were shocked to learn their bank wanted a $17,000 payout penalty to end their mortgage early.
Just days earlier, a B.C. mortgage broker posted a client's $26,000 payout statement from another bank on Facebook that went viral.
And in July, a B.C. Supreme Court judge certified a class-action lawsuit against yet another financial institution for unfair payout penalty practices.
Last week, CBC's Go Public reported on an Edmonton couple that were shocked to learn their bank wanted a $17,000 payout penalty to end their mortgage early.Just days earlier, a B.C. mortgage broker posted a client's $26,000 payout statement from another bank on Facebook that went viral.
And in July, a B.C. Supreme Court judge certified a class-action lawsuit against yet another financial institution for unfair payout penalty practices.
