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Oct. 01, 2014 | CREBNow
Prentice talks flooding
Premier announces two new mitigation projects while Mayor Nenshi expresses some concerns
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice has given the go-ahead for two flood- mitigation projects to protect High River and Calgary from future flooding.
"The waters receded more than a year ago, but for many Albertans last summer's floods are far from over," he said. "Those directly affected by this disaster have told me they expect their government to act faster to help them feel safe in their communities and get on with their lives."
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice has given the go-ahead for two flood- mitigation projects to protect High River and Calgary from future flooding.
"The waters receded more than a year ago, but for many Albertans last summer's floods are far from over," he said. "Those directly affected by this disaster have told me they expect their government to act faster to help them feel safe in their communities and get on with their lives."
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Oct. 01, 2014 | CREBNow
Devil is in the details
Expert says Calgary home inspections should be mandatory
When first-time homeowner Mario DeMarco made the "largest purchase" of his life, he wanted to ensure there were no surprises – that there would not be any major issues with the property before he signed on the dotted line.
DeMarco quickly turned to a home inspector – a move he credits as key in contributing to what turned out to be a smooth buying process.
"[It was] one of the few times in the process that I had the ability to control the situation," he said of purchasing his condo in Lower Mount Royal. "It is no different than getting an inspection on a used car before purchasing it. I wanted to know if there was water damage, electrical issues, plumbing issues..."
When first-time homeowner Mario DeMarco made the "largest purchase" of his life, he wanted to ensure there were no surprises – that there would not be any major issues with the property before he signed on the dotted line.
DeMarco quickly turned to a home inspector – a move he credits as key in contributing to what turned out to be a smooth buying process.
"[It was] one of the few times in the process that I had the ability to control the situation," he said of purchasing his condo in Lower Mount Royal. "It is no different than getting an inspection on a used car before purchasing it. I wanted to know if there was water damage, electrical issues, plumbing issues..."
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Sept. 30, 2014 | CREBNow
In Quotes: EDAC conference 2014
The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) conference wraps today in Calgary.
More than 400 economic development officers gathered at the Westin Hotel downtown as well as various other spots in the city learning more about Alberta's energy sector as well as the economic value and opportunity for jurisdictions nationwide.
The conference included study tours on disaster recovery at the Calgary Stampede, community economic development at Village Brewery and economic development at Canada Olympic Park.
More than 400 economic development officers gathered at the Westin Hotel downtown as well as various other spots in the city learning more about Alberta's energy sector as well as the economic value and opportunity for jurisdictions nationwide.
The conference included study tours on disaster recovery at the Calgary Stampede, community economic development at Village Brewery and economic development at Canada Olympic Park.
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Sept. 26, 2014 | CREBNow
In Quotes: Soul of the City, Driving Change
Taras Grescoe was the latest keynote speaker in Calgary's Soul of the City speaker series presented by Calgary Economic Development, the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and Calgary Transit yesterday at Fort Calgary.
In Driving Change, Wheeling Possibilities; the future of getting around in Calgary, Grescoe, an authour, speaker and researcher who lived in Calgary in the '70s spoke about his varying experiences with transportation around the world. Here's some of what he had to say.
In Driving Change, Wheeling Possibilities; the future of getting around in Calgary, Grescoe, an authour, speaker and researcher who lived in Calgary in the '70s spoke about his varying experiences with transportation around the world. Here's some of what he had to say.
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Sept. 24, 2014 | CREBNow
In Quotes: New Central Library revealed
The final architectural design of Calgary's New Central Library was unveiled today.
CREB®Now was on hand for the showcasing of the structure which, when completed by 2018, will connect the East Village to the downtown including the encapsulation of the LRT line. Here's some quotes from the event.
Lyle Edwards, chairman for Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC)
CREB®Now was on hand for the showcasing of the structure which, when completed by 2018, will connect the East Village to the downtown including the encapsulation of the LRT line. Here's some quotes from the event.
Lyle Edwards, chairman for Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC)
"One of the most important things we did along the journey to the design you're going to see today was engage with Calgarians to find out their needs and their vision for the new central library."
"To ensure the new library meets citizens needs we worked with the City of Calgary and the Calgary Public Library to run a robust public engagement program, through that program more than 16,000 Calgarians shared their ideas, aspirations and hopes for the new central library."
