Calgary's trusted source of real estate news, advice and statistics since 1983.
Stories Tagged - Community
CREB® NEWS
Aug. 14, 2023 | CREB
Valerie Konechny on receiving the CREB® Volunteer of the Year - Marilyn Jones Memorial Award
Valerie Konechny’s volunteering journey began in the fall of 2011.
News
July 21, 2021 | Barb Livingstone
New downtown community association gives voice to 8,500 residents and counting
The creation of a new downtown community association, the first from the city's core in a decade, is a sign of the growth of a healthy city as it emerges from the pandemic, says the executive director of the Federation of Calgary Communities.
News
July 14, 2021 | Natalie Noble
CREA report highlights underappreciated benefits of homeownership
It's no surprise that homeownership can create significant financial benefits over time. What's often overlooked is the value of the non-financial advantages – to the individual, their community and society as a whole. In fact, the value of homeownership spans the realms of health, education, and civic and socio-cultural spheres.
News
June 30, 2021 | Mario Toneguzzi
City of Chestermere moves ahead with plans for long-awaited civic rec centre
After years of consultation and research, the City of Chestermere is building a new $39.5-million civic recreation centre.
Chestermere Mayor Marshall Chalmers says the project is an important one, as Chestermere has seen significant growth in recent years. The city is the third-fastest-growing community in Canada and second in Alberta to only Airdrie.
Chestermere Mayor Marshall Chalmers says the project is an important one, as Chestermere has seen significant growth in recent years. The city is the third-fastest-growing community in Canada and second in Alberta to only Airdrie.
News
June 18, 2021 | Geoff Geddes
Intentional Neighbourhood Associations expand opportunities for cohousing
In the age of COVID-19, connecting with others is a lost art. Thanks to cohousing and a new model that aims to broaden its use, however, that sense of community could return with a vengeance.
News
Feb. 01, 2021 | Cody Stuart
Cold calling: Calgary's outdoor rinks provide much-needed outdoor activity option amid COVID-19 restrictions
With pandemic precautions forcing Calgarians to restructure their lives, the city's outdoor spaces have become a hot commodity this winter. Among the spots in highest demand have been the city's many outdoor rinks.
News
Dec. 08, 2020 | Cody Stuart
My Neighbourhood: Acadia
The community of Acadia sits in southeast Calgary, nestled between Carburn Park and the Bow River to the east and Macleod Trail to the west. Established in 1960, the community is home to nine schools from the public and separate boards – including the city's largest high school, Lord Beaverbrook – as well as a charter school and bilingual schools.
News
Nov. 17, 2020 | Cody Stuart
If you build it, they will come: Calgary's Central Library celebrates two years as burgeoning community hub
Calgary's East Village has perhaps seen more change over the last 20 years than any other community in the city. Since the idea of bringing East Village back to life resurfaced in 2005, the neighbourhood once known for its vacant lots and neglected buildings has been transformed into one of the city's more vibrant communities.
While there have been several key developments during that transformation – including the Simmons Building, RiverWalk pathway, St. Patrick's Island and a handful of condo projects that have brought residents back to the community – Calgary's Central Library stands out.
While there have been several key developments during that transformation – including the Simmons Building, RiverWalk pathway, St. Patrick's Island and a handful of condo projects that have brought residents back to the community – Calgary's Central Library stands out.
News
Oct. 19, 2020 | Tyler Difley
CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation announces 2020 grant recipients
After a four-month application and selection process, the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation has officially announced the recipients of its 2020 Community and Transformation grants.