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Tips for Skating the Bowness Lagoon

Skating on the Bowness Lagoon is a Calgary tradition! The City of Calgary writes, "Bowness Park was built before the First World War by John Hextall, a local land developer. It was built in the town of Bowness as a weekend retreat for nearby Calgarians." For over a hundred years, Calgarians have enjoyed Bowness park through rain, shine, and snow. Now, it's your turn. 

The City of Calgary offers the following information for those of you wanting to visit the park for a skate:

Enjoy free outdoor skating on the lagoon in the eastern portion of the park from mid-November to mid-March (weather dependent). Helmets are strongly encouraged.

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The Advantage of Selling Your Home at Years End

There is no place like home for the holidays, and this time of the year many people are focused on the upcoming celebrations. However, did you know this is actually a great time to sell your home? There are many advantages to selling your home in Calgary Alberta at the very end of the year. Here are just a handful, according to experts:

1. Buyers are more serious! Investopedia writes, "if your house is up for sale in the winter and someone is looking at it, chances are that person is serious and ready to buy. Anyone shopping for a new home between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is likely going to be a serious buyer—they aren’t going to spend their precious time around the holidays seeing how the other half lives. Putting your home on the market at this…

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Christmas in Calgary Bucket List

Christmas in Calgary is a magical time of the year. With so much to do and see, there is something for everyone hoping to make their spirits a little more merry and bright. Looking for some classic Calgary Christmas activities? We've got your Christmas in Calgary bucket list!

Here is your guide to Christmas in Calgary:

1. Experience an old fashioned Christmas at Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park. Not only can you learn the holiday traditions of days past, but you'll get the chance to see Santa, explore the exhibits, pet fuzzy animals, try authentic Candy Cane, and so much more. These events are very family friendly, with lots to enjoy for every age. 
2. Volunteer with Operation Christmas Child! Calgary is home to one of Samaritan Purse's…

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November 2022 Real Estate Market Update

The highlight from the Calgary Real Estate Board's market analysis for November 2022? "2022 [is] on track to be a record year for real estate" (Calgary Real Estate Board). This should come as no surprise to those who have been following market trends this past year and stayed informed on what has been going on. The informed buyers, sellers, and investors have been successful, reaping the rewards of one wild year of real estate!

Here is what else the Calgary Real Estate Board had to say in their most recent report:

• "Residential sales in the city slowed to 1,648 units" (Calgary Real Estate Board)
• However, "year-to-date sales remain nearly 10 per cent above last year’s record high. The year-to-date sales growth has been driven by a surge in…

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December 2022 Events in Calgary To Do

December is such a fun month, with so many activities around the city! While it would be nearly impossible to list them all, here are some upcoming highlights to check out:

December 1-17 Agatha Christie's Murder on The Orient Express
December 1-17 17th Days of Christmas
December 1-24 Santa's Enchanted Forest
December 1-24 Enchanted Winterland at CrossIron Mills
December 1-31 Glow: Calgary
December 2-4 Spruce Meadows Christmas Market
December 3 MCA Festive Artisan Market
December 3 Bowness Holiday Dinner
December 5 Central Commons Park Grand Opening
December 7 Barenaked Ladies: Hometown Holidays
December 9 Tea with Mrs. Claus
December 9-10 Home Alone in Concert
December 14 Holiday Paint Night
December 16-18 Speed Skating World Championships
December 17-18 Once…

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Winterizing Your Doorways

Winterizing your home is important because by doing so you are protecting your greatest asset. There are many items to winterize before a deep freeze: you should clear out rain gutters, flush outside hoses, finish any paint touch ups, do a landfill run if necessary, and so much more. Again: this is all about making sure your home survives the extreme cold. Especially in a country like Canada, where such extreme weather is experienced, winterizing is key.

One major winterizing task people are quick to forget about is their outside doors. While it may seem simple enough—they close, they lock, you move on—these are crucial to prepare for winter.

First, you want to make sure that your door closes easily and the hinges are well greased. Stiff doors…

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Easy Upgrades to Save on Utilities

With Albertans feeling the crunch of utilities, here are some easy tips to save this winter:

Get an Energy Audit: Save On Energy writes, "you can't save on energy unless you know how you're using it. Getting an energy audit is the best way to understand what upgrades you should be making and it helps to identify if your home is running efficiently and effectively." Some households may be eligible for a free audit, so get some quotes today to find out where your home is expending the most energy!

Add Property Insulation: "None of the changes you make on your roof will improve home energy efficiency unless you have a quality ventilation system. Make sure all areas in your house such as attics, basements and crawlspaces are properly insulated. This…

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Tips for a Canadian Black Friday

Black Friday is next week! Get prepared with these hot tips:

Start Early: Narcity writes, "Black Friday deals don't just happen on Black Friday! Quite a few brands have already launched early sales, meaning you can score a deal on whatever you have your eye on right now. Some notable pre-Black Friday sales to take advantage of include those from Wayfair, Walmart, Best Buy and Bath & Body Works, which all have deals either on now or starting very soon.

Sign Up for Loyalty Programs: "Store loyalty programs often grant members early access to coupons, sales, and promotions, then let them earn rewards on what they buy. So sign up for Black Friday shopping alerts. In some cases, you can even find out whether the products you want are in stock or…

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November 2022 Calgary Events: Things to Do in YYC November 2022

There are lots of fun events happening around the city of Calgary this month! Here are just a handful:

November 3-30 Potion Putt: Wizarding Mini Golf
November 4 The Wine Experience
November 4 - 30 The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe at Rosebud Theatre
November 9 Bryan Adams Tour
November 11 Remembrance Day
November 12-13 Bowness Holiday Craft Fair
November 16 BCA General Meeting
November 17-20 Disney On Ice
November 18 Live Country Music at The Big Four Roadhouse
November 20 Deerfoot Inn & Casino Holiday Market
November 21-22 BCA Casino Fundraiser
November 23 Zoolights: Adults Only Night
November 26 Calgary Scouts Christmas Market
November 26 Little Modern Christmas Market
November 26 The Candy Cane Kids
November 28 Rupi Kaur Live Tour

Have a great November,…

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October 2022 Real Estate Market Update

The Calgary Real Estate Board has released its market statistics update summarizing what happed last month. This is such good information to have, so here are some of the highlights:

•  "1,857 sales this month."
• "Year-to-date sales have reached 26,823 and with only two months to go, 2022 will likely post a record year in terms of sales."
• "New listings also trended down this month... Much of the inventory decline has been driven by product priced below $500,000."
• "With only two months of supply, conditions remain tighter than historical levels. We are also seeing divergent trends in the market with conditions continuing to favour the seller in the lower-price ranges and shifting to more balanced conditions in the upper-price ranges."
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