Local and chemical free, the best food money can buy

It was a gathering of the chefs recently when Galimax, an Alberta fresh food wholesaler, invited chefs, gardeners and other interested foodies on a southern Alberta field trip to see food — real food — being raised for city folk in Calgary.

Two buses of food enthusiasts spent 11 hours visiting and investigating different farmers and local food. We discovered old eggs have a sloppy egg-white and a weak yolk. We learned pigs will cross the road from barn to field even though the road is not fenced, yet not escape to freedom.

The City is looking for Calgarians input in a plan to redevelop West Eau Claire Park.

The area in question is along the Eau Claire Promenade from the Louise Bridge to Eau Claire Plaza. The City said public input will help identify a clear vision to guide the design, provide a concept plan and prioritize improvements for the park.

Calgary's 'vibrant' inner-city a popular attraction for many

They say it's a place you can go when life is getting you down. A place that has movie shows and little spots to go. In the words of songstress Petula Clark, downtown is where you forget all your cares.

While Clark may not have been referring to the city we call home, the growing popularity of Calgary's inner-city communities stand as proof she was on to something.

New developments can aid in vibrancy and evolution of established communities

In building a city, there comes a time when old needs to make way for new in the name of progress.

Yet a growing number of local builders say they are not yet ready to give up on Calgary's rich past, suggesting many often-overlooked historical areas of the city are ripe with opportunities.

Lake communities offer waterside fun in the sun

Vanessa Verkley needs little encouragement to grab a towel and head to the lake these days.

Like other Calgarians, the Auburn Bay resident has been feeling the heat of the second hottest July in seven decades.

* photo courtesy CMLC

Calgary's past will blend with the future as the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) is installing five Sentinels at the corner of Sixth Street and Ninth Avenue S.E.

The Sentinels, made of heavy glass and concrete will depict historical Calgary figures, suspended from a steel framework.

Growth in new listings outpace sales growth in July, supporting double-digit inventory gains

Residential sales in Calgary this month totaled 2,336 units, a record level for July activity, according to CREB®'s latest stats.

However, year-over-year sales growth in the city slowed to 3.18 per cent.

The Calgary Home + Design Show announced yesterday the return of Scots Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan of Cottage Life TV's Colin & Justin's Cabin Pressure.

"We are thrilled to have our favourite designing duo back at the Calgary Home + Design Show," said Show Manager Teri Salazar in a release. "Colin and Justin made their Calgary debut at our show in 2007, and we can't wait to host them again. From their signature humour to their savvy design insights, this popular pair are not to be missed."

The Calgary Home + Design Show announced yesterday the return of Scots Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan of Cottage Life TV's Colin & Justin's Cabin Pressure.

"We are thrilled to have our favourite designing duo back at the Calgary Home + Design Show," said Show Manager Teri Salazar in a release. "Colin and Justin made their Calgary debut at our show in 2007, and we can't wait to host them again. From their signature humour to their savvy design insights, this popular pair are not to be missed."