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7 NEW COMMUNITIES TO WATCH

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in All About Calgary

Calgary is constantly growing – both upwards and outwards – so it’s no surprise there are several new communities in the works across the city as we enter the new year.

Here are seven new community projects to watch in 2022:

1) Alpine Park
Quadrant: SW
Developer: Dream Unlimited
Description: “Inspired by the natural and architectural history of Calgary...

LOCAL GETAWAY IDEAS FOR SUMMER

Posted on May 28, 2021 in All About Calgary

We're Getting Back to Normal! With the recent announcement from the Alberta government about their Open for Summer Plan, we thought it'd be a good time to revisit the idea of a summer staycation. As we’ve all been doing our part, it’s understandable to be feeling a little cooped up, so it’s time to stretch our legs a bit. Back in November, we gave...

WHERE TO DECLUTTER & DONATE IN CALGARY

Posted on Apr 01, 2021 in All About Calgary

While the excitement surrounding the Marie Kondo Method has died a bit, decluttering never goes out of style. It just feels. so. good. If you're like us and got super into spring cleaning this year, you probably have A LOT of clothing and household items bagged up and ready to toss/donate. But now there's a decision to be made! Since there are coun...

THE BEST FOOD TRENDS OF 2020

Posted on Jan 12, 2021 in All About Calgary

In a year filled with spare time, boredom, and time spent in isolation it is no wonder that a large portion of the population turned to cooking! Not only is creating AND eating food the perfect way to de-stress, but it is also a rewarding task that just about anyone can participate in. Throughout the past year, there have been several viral food tr...

5 CALGARY CAFES TO TRY THIS FALL

Posted on Sep 11, 2018 in All About Calgary

NHBR (NEIGHBOUR) - Okay, so maybe we are slightly biased because NHBR by Our Daily Brett is our actual neighbour... but this cozy little shop in Altadore is number one in our hearts and on the charts. Besides serving up delicious Anchored coffee, they also have a pretty substantial made-to-order menu with tons of delicious toasts, bowls and sandwic...

5 BENEFITS OF RAIN BARRELS

Posted on Apr 25, 2018 in All About Calgary

Starting in late March and running to the end of June, a new initiative by Green Calgary is offering rain barrels for sale around the city so that you can reduce wasted resources while maintaining your garden this Summer! With your rain barrel, you'll be able to water and nourish your garden with collected rainwater, ultimately reducing the amount...

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