Calgarians are encouraged to drop off leaf and yard waste accumulated from last fall and winter at City landfills for free so it can be composted instead of thrown away.

Until June 2, all three City landfills (Spyhill, East Calgary and Shepard) will waive fees for residential loads of leaves, branches, plants and other yard and garden material. The material will be composted at the sites, turning it back into a useful resource.

Mid-century modern has been all the rage since Mad Men made its debut. You don't need to have an authentic mid-century houseto add a little sophisticated 50s style. All you need is a little imagination and a few props.

Here are some suggestions on how to add a little Mad Men-era style to your existing décor.

A central arts hub in the community of South Calgary was given a financial boost of $3.5 million thanks to the Province of Alberta.

King Edward School is to be the centerpiece of a 45,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to creations, productions, exhibitions and rehearsals and will include tenants such as the Alberta Craft Council, Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers and the Fairy Tales Presentation Society. The project is headed by the non-profit enterprise cSPACE.

For many Canadians, purchasing a home has been a lesson in love at first sight.

An overwhelming majority of Canadian homebuyers knew their home was right for them the moment they stepped inside according to a report from BMO.

That's what the experience was like for Amy Gregson and Brian Ball.

Cover Photo is from RBC 20th Annual Home Ownership Poll Report

Nearly nine-in-10 Albertans surveyed said buying a house or condo is a good investment, according to a poll released by RBC.

As outlined in the bank's 20th Annual RBC Home Ownership Poll, 89 per cent of Albertans said buying a home was a good investment, compared to the national average of 84 per cent. The poll showed homebuying intentions in the province have dropped to 22 per cent from 31 per cent a year ago.

For the last seven years, Respect For The Earth And All People (REAP) and its members have been providing sustainable products for Calgarians while helping foster an understanding of the impact of shopping locally.

Feeling she wasn't using her skills for anything as meaningful as she would like, REAP President and CEO Stephanie Jackman left her job in 2004 in pursuit of using her skills for something more.