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Creating a bee-friendly garden in Calgary is a rewarding way to support local pollinators while enhancing your outdoor space. Plus, did you know we're considered the official Bee City?

The City of Calgary writes, "Calgary is an official Bee City and designated as a Bird Friendly City. The City of Calgary is committed to providing habitat and resources for wildlife by incorporating native plants into our parks and greenspaces. Calgary is a mecca for native bees and 199 different types of bees have been documented in our city. Calgary may contain more kinds of bumble bees than any other city in North America, three of which are endangered species. Climate change, disease, pesticide use and habitat loss have all contributed to the decline of…

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I’m pleased to present this stunning, meticulously maintained detached infill home, ideally located in the sought-after inner-city community of Rosscarrock.

This fully developed residence offers four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms across 2,661 square feet of luxurious living space. From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice the exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful attention to detail, showcased in the numerous high-end custom built-ins throughout the home.

Highlights include a striking curved staircase with open risers and custom railings, hand-scraped walnut hardwood flooring on the main level, and a beautiful three-way stone-covered gas fireplace that elegantly separates the living and dining areas. High-end custom-built…

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With spring comes a desire for something new and fresh, which is why many people turn to renovations. Home renovations are a fantastic way to add value to your home by investing in a future that is both aesthetically and financially pleasing.

Remember that renovations do not have to mean that you completely gut your house and start from scratch. In fact, some of the best renovations are the small ones. They are easy to do on your own and usually inexpensive. Small renovations over the years can make a massive impact on the quality of your home.

Renovations can become very pricy, so we have gathered a list of tips and tricks for renovating different areas of your home in small but meaningful ways. 

Rather than re-paint all of the walls in your…

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Mother's Day is this weekend on May 11th!

If you are still looking for that perfect gift for mom, check out these local stores that have something for every special woman out there:

Adorn Boutique: "Located in Calgary's historic Inglewood, Adorn Boutique is a small family owned shop that boasts a beautiful selection of carefully curated feminine apparel, jewelry and accessories from a variety of Canadian, Australian, American and European designers" (Adorn Boutique).

Luke's Drug Mart: "In 1951 Lukes Drug Mart opened in Calgary’s Bridgeland neighbourhood, making Lukes the oldest independently owned pharmacy in Calgary. Three generations later we are still operating in our original location. We are focused on supporting local brands, artists…

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Every month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases a report detailing what has been happening in the real estate market. These reports provide valuable information to sellers, buyers, and investors alike. Real estate requires strategic decision making, so staying informed is crucial to ensure you are making the best moves possible.

Here are the highlights from The The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for April 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "A boost in new listings this month relative to sales caused April inventories to rise to 5,876 units" (CREB®).
  • "April sales reached 2,236 units—22 per cent below last year’s levels but in line with long-term trends" (CREB®).
  • "Benchmark prices for each property type have…

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Check out some of the fun events happening this month:

May 1-31 Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever
May 3-4 & 10-11 Day Out with Thomas at Heritage Park
May 9-19 Calgary Reads Big Book Sale
May 11 Mother's Day
May 11 Mother's Day High Tea
May 11 Wonder-Foal Mother's Day Brunch
May 11 Mother's Day Gin Making Classes: Bottles & Blooms
May 15 Dine at The Dome
May 16 Discover Days: Take Flight
May 19 Victoria Day
May 23-24 Foundation to Future Opening Weekend at Lougheed House
May 24 Locked Zoo: Dress Code (18+)
May 24 Spring Local: A Small Business Market
May 24-25 Servus Calgary Marathon Race Weekend
May 30-25 Broadway Across Canada Presents SIX
June 1 Run Bowness

What are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments!

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ATTENTION INVESTORS!
Here’s a rare opportunity to own a fully owner-occupied side-by-side duplex that has been meticulously maintained and extensively upgraded—offering exceptional potential for future development into a legal fourplex (subject to City of Calgary approval and permits).

Situated on a quiet street surrounded by single-family homes, this property sits on a large 50x122 R-CG lot. With over $90,000 in recent improvements, the duplex features a newer roof, three upgraded forced-air furnaces, two A/C units (one on each side), and newer front balconies with maintenance-free composite decking and railings—just to name a few. A full list of updates is available upon request.

Each upper-level unit offers three bedrooms, convenient …

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Hello, Spring!

It is official festival season here in Calgary, Alberta. You know what that means... bring on the food trucks!

Food Trucks are mobile restaurants that serve food out of an old ice cream style truck. There are food trucks for everything these days, from Sushi to Tacos, and Gelato to Cookie Dough. That's right, Cookie Dough. Here are some delicious local Calgary food trucks to hunt down this spring at an event near you:

Family Squeezed Lemonade: "We have re-engineered what lemonade was. These are made to order; fresh fruit and herbs...with a twist! These fresh ingredients are chopped, assembled, and muddled right before your eyes. No artificial flavours or syrups- all natural, and real fruit... At 32 ounces -  we hope you can…

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Welcome to an exceptional opportunity tucked away in the peaceful heart of West Bowness. Situated on a generous 50x120 R-CG lot, this property enjoys a tranquil setting surrounded by mature trees and is just moments from Bowness Park, the Douglas Fir Trail and Sanctuary—home to the largest Douglas Fir tree stand in southern Alberta—the Bow River, and the city’s extensive bike path network.

This versatile property offers multiple possibilities: build brand-new infills, hold the land for future development, or move into the existing 1,284 sq. ft. bungalow and make it your own. The current home features two bedrooms plus a den, with an open floor plan and large windows that fill the interior with natural light. Beautiful hardwood floors run…

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Decorating Easter eggs is such a fun tradition. It's a great way to sit down together with loved ones (or peacefully by yourself) and indulge in your creative side. Whether you're a skilled egg decorator, or a first-timer, egg decorating is all about being present and having some Easter fun. But have you ever wondered where this tradition began? 

Egg decorating has been around for a very long time. Sorcha McCrory writes for Scandinavia Standard, "the practice of decorating eggshells itself is quite ancient, with decorated, engraved ostrich eggs found in Africa that are 60,000 years old. Representations of ostrich eggs in gold and silver were often placed in graves of the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians" (Scandinavia Standard).

Quickly adopted by…

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