An Outdoor Adventurer's Dream

West of Calgary on the Trans Canada Highway is an outdoor treasure trove of majestic mountains, scenic hiking trails and a modern, yet rustic, style of living.

After an article by reality star and contractor Mike Homes about the importance of competent home appraisers, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) has said they couldn't agree more.

Holmes ran a piece titled "The appraiser needs appraising" that ran in the Aug. 20 edition of The National Post.

More than 100 years ago a dam was built east of Calgary in order to provide irrigation for area farmers, with time "Alberta's Oasis" was born.

Chestermere Lake has become a thriving lake community just 10 minutes away from Calgary. The town started out as a "pleasure resort" and The Cabin Owners of Chestermere Lake organized in 1959. Back then, people were able to lease their lots with the opportunity to buy initiated in 1975.

Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta held a celebration Aug. 21 for two families who received new homes in Airdrie.

Ground was broken on the semidetached homes in October 2011 in the community of Bayside. Through Built Green Canada, the project is certified platinum and will reduce the overall water and utility costs for the homes.

Thanks to a $4 million investment, seniors, families and persons with disabilities in Calgary have more affordable housing thanks to the completion of the Victoria Gardens development.

The development was made possible thanks to the investment from the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta.