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June 10, 2021 | George Johnson
My First Home: Rhett Warrener, Calgary Flames alum and local sports radio personality
You can take the boy out of Saskatchewan, but, as the saying goes, you'll never completely take Saskatchewan out of the boy.
"The first place I ever bought was probably midway through my second year pro (with the Florida Panthers),'' said Shaunavon-born and Frontier-raised Rhett Warrener, a four-season Calgary Flame whose non-negotiable warrior mentality was an indispensable and under-appreciated component of the franchise's unexpected '04 trek to the Stanley Cup final.
"The first place I ever bought was probably midway through my second year pro (with the Florida Panthers),'' said Shaunavon-born and Frontier-raised Rhett Warrener, a four-season Calgary Flame whose non-negotiable warrior mentality was an indispensable and under-appreciated component of the franchise's unexpected '04 trek to the Stanley Cup final.
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June 24, 2021 | Natalie Noble
Sierra Place office-to-affordable-housing conversion aims to set high standard for downtown revitalization projects
The conversion of Sierra Place, the downtown office tower that formerly housed Dome Petroleum, into 82 affordable housing units is set to increase vibrancy in Calgary's core.
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June 01, 2021 | Geoff Geddes
Guide for Local Area Planning prepares Calgary communities for growth
Growing without a plan is like driving without a map: You may reach your destination, but don't count on it. As it charts a course for growth, the City of Calgary is counting on its Guide for Local Area Planning to help communities find their way forward.
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June 22, 2021 | Mario Toneguzzi
Latest stress test changes reduce buying power, impact first-time and move-up home purchasers in Calgary
Recent changes to the mortgage stress test designed to cool down hot housing markets across the country may make it more difficult for some Albertans to purchase a home.
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June 25, 2021 | Gerald Vander Pyl
New federal grant program offers homeowners up to $5,000 for 'green' upgrades
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June 14, 2021 | CREBNow
May 2021: inventory rises, but sellers' market conditions persist
With 2,989 sales, housing market activity hit a new May record.
Despite strong levels of sales, they did trend down relative to last month. Additionally, there were 4,562 new listings, causing seasonally adjusted inventory levels to increase over last month.
Despite strong levels of sales, they did trend down relative to last month. Additionally, there were 4,562 new listings, causing seasonally adjusted inventory levels to increase over last month.
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June 15, 2021 | CREB
Housing people, and pets
After more than 15 years in the real estate business, Kim Vink believes giving back to the community is just as important as selling houses.
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May 25, 2021 | Stefan Strangman
$62-million rec centre expansion generates buzz in northeast Calgary
After breaking ground in April, a project is underway to expand the Vivo for Healthier Generations recreation centre into a true community hub in northeast Calgary.
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May 28, 2021 | Tyler Difley
A brief history of the conversation pit: why interest in this '70s design staple has skyrocketed in the age of COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, an obsession has developed among people who are extremely online with an interior design feature whose heyday occurred more than 50 years ago: the conversation pit.
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May 14, 2021 | Gerald Vander Pyl
BMO Centre expansion work begins, as new Calgary Culture and Entertainment District takes shape
Work is now underway on a major expansion of the BMO Centre in Stampede Park, a project that aims to catapult Calgary into the major leagues of convention host cities in Canada.