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July 08, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: McClary Residence
Year of Construction: 1929
Community: Glenbrook
Architectural Style: Vernacular
The McClary Residence is one of the oldest homes in the community of Glenbrook. In fact, at the time it was built, the community did not yet exist.
Community: Glenbrook
Architectural Style: Vernacular
The McClary Residence is one of the oldest homes in the community of Glenbrook. In fact, at the time it was built, the community did not yet exist.
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July 07, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Fleeting fun: remembering Calgary's Bonzai waterslide park
During the early 1980s, a new craze was sweeping across North America. Outdoor waterslides quickly became the hottest summer attraction in city after city, and Calgary was no exception.
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July 02, 2020 | Cody Stuart
Local leisure: Confederation Park one of many Calgary green spaces seeing rise in visitors due to COVID-19
As anyone who has recently spent time in any of the city's 8,000 hectares of green space can attest, Calgarians are eager to get outside.
Driven by the long-awaited arrival of summer and the need for closer-to-home recreation options due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of Calgary's parks is on the rise.
Driven by the long-awaited arrival of summer and the need for closer-to-home recreation options due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of Calgary's parks is on the rise.
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July 02, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Six easy ways to spruce up your backyard for summer
Despite the gradual reopening of businesses and other public spaces as part of Alberta's relaunch strategy, COVID-19 still loom large in our daily lives several months into the pandemic. As a result, the humble backyard might be where many Calgarians spend much of their time outdoors this summer – whether they're seeking sanctuary or a place for small, physically distanced gatherings with friends and family.
So, there's no time like the present to make the most of that space. Here are six easy ways to spruce up your yard and create the outdoor oasis you've always wanted.
So, there's no time like the present to make the most of that space. Here are six easy ways to spruce up your yard and create the outdoor oasis you've always wanted.
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June 25, 2020 | Tyler Difley
What were we thinking? The hater's guide to carpeted bathrooms
For many people, carpeted bathrooms inspire a lot of disdain, as well as a visceral feeling that something is terribly wrong. Modern-day defenders of this peculiar design choice do exist, but they appear to be vastly outnumbered.
To get to the bottom of things, it's worth exploring how carpeted bathrooms originated, their scarce charms and numerous drawbacks, and what you can do if you're stuck with one in your home.
To get to the bottom of things, it's worth exploring how carpeted bathrooms originated, their scarce charms and numerous drawbacks, and what you can do if you're stuck with one in your home.
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June 17, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Eight popular vacation communities within three hours of Calgary
During the summer months, it's always nice to be able to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a little R and R – whether for a few weeks or only a weekend – which is why the idea of owning a vacation property is so appealing to many Calgarians.
Thankfully, there are no shortage of options here in the province for vacationers of all stripes.
Thankfully, there are no shortage of options here in the province for vacationers of all stripes.
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June 18, 2020 | Tyler Difley
How to navigate home insurance claims and repairs for hail damage
A devastating hailstorm ripped through parts of Calgary on Saturday, shredding siding, breaking windows, pummeling vehicles and flooding streets.
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June 25, 2020 | George Johnson
My First Home: Dana Murzyn, Calgary Flames alum and Stanley Cup champion
For a 19-year-old just starting his career, Dana Murzyn's decision to buy his first house in the picture-perfect town of Farmington, Connecticut, 10 miles west of Hartford, seemed like nothing more than a logical step.
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June 19, 2020 | George Johnson
My First Home: Mike Vernon, Calgary Flames goaltender and Stanley Cup champion
Southwest Calgary born and raised, Mike Vernon knows his way in and around this city the way he knows his way around a game-, series- and title-saving overtime glove save off Stan Smyl.
Three decades ago, the small, acrobatic goaltender morphed into an authentic hometown hero when he helped deliver a Stanley Cup championship to the Calgary Flames.
Three decades ago, the small, acrobatic goaltender morphed into an authentic hometown hero when he helped deliver a Stanley Cup championship to the Calgary Flames.
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June 24, 2020 | Andrea Cox
SPONSORED: Hawks Landing in Crossfield combines small-town charm, big-city amenities and great value

Tucked away just five minutes north of Airdrie and less than half an hour away from Calgary, the hamlet of Crossfield offers the best of small-town living, plus quick and easy access to the rich amenities of two vibrant cities.
It's a fact that wasn't lost on Creation Communities, a developer and homebuilder with a knack for identifying small, well-located towns that offer a connected, vibrant and affordable lifestyle.












