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May 13, 2013 | Cody Stuart
How To: Prepare for an Emergency
Calgary isn't exactly a hotbed of possible emergency scenarios. Short of the unlikely yet surprisingly popular zombie invasion, our city is well insulated against disaster. That doesn't mean however that we shouldn't be diligent in our preparation. In conjunction with Emergency Preparedness Week, CREB® Now offers the following suggestions to help make it through that earthquake, tornado, explosion, outbreak or downpour.
May 08, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Test Your Knowledge Fire Safety
With the Calgary Fire Department responding to several home and garage fires over the last few weeks, it might be a good time to brush up on some fire safety trivia to keep you and your family safe. CREB®Now takes a look at some of the facts and figures surrounding fires with an aim at ensuring your house and home remain safe this winter.
May 08, 2013 | CREBNow
Composting For Free
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.
May 08, 2013 | CREBNow
Add a Little Madness to Your Home
Here are some suggestions on how to add a little Mad Men-era style to your existing décor.
May 08, 2013 | CREBNow
King Edwards Seeing a Royal Transformation
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.
May 08, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Love at First Site
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.