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Aug. 21, 2023 | CREB
Front porch community
Calgary has such short summers; no wonder we flood the patios as soon as the snow is gone. With more outdoor living space at home, you can bring that same excitement to your front porch!
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July 15, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Four backyard staging tips to make your home 'sale-ready,' inside and out
Most sellers in this day and age recognize the value of staging a home's interior, but what about the backyard?
Especially in the summer months, when outdoor spaces often look their best, a well-staged backyard can be a major selling point and might just help you seal the deal with a buyer.
Especially in the summer months, when outdoor spaces often look their best, a well-staged backyard can be a major selling point and might just help you seal the deal with a buyer.
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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.
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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.
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Oct. 19, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Winterproof patios: how to equip your outdoor space for all-season enjoyment
As summer days give way to cooler weather, good times had on the patio or balcony need not end – especially, when outside is one of the safest places to be thanks to COVID-19. From simple additions to more elaborate fixes, there are many ways to winterproof outdoor spaces for year-round enjoyment.
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July 27, 2020 | Geoff Geddes
The taste of summer: how to choose the barbecue that's right for you and get grilling in no time
Due to the ongoing safety concerns around dining out these days, the humble backyard grill – already a fixture for many during the summer months – has newfound appeal.
If you're new to the grilling game or your current barbecue has seen better days, it might be time to go shopping. However, there are some key points to consider before you buy.
If you're new to the grilling game or your current barbecue has seen better days, it might be time to go shopping. However, there are some key points to consider before you buy.
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July 07, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Fleeting fun: remembering Calgary's Bonzai waterslide park
During the early 1980s, a new craze was sweeping across North America. Outdoor waterslides quickly became the hottest summer attraction in city after city, and Calgary was no exception.
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July 02, 2020 | Cody Stuart
Local leisure: Confederation Park one of many Calgary green spaces seeing rise in visitors due to COVID-19
As anyone who has recently spent time in any of the city's 8,000 hectares of green space can attest, Calgarians are eager to get outside.
Driven by the long-awaited arrival of summer and the need for closer-to-home recreation options due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of Calgary's parks is on the rise.
Driven by the long-awaited arrival of summer and the need for closer-to-home recreation options due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of Calgary's parks is on the rise.
