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258 Cranarch Ci Se, Calgary Real Estate Listing: MLS® C3602417 Executive custom built two storey home located in quiet Cranarch Circle. Triple attached garage with exposed aggregate concrete. This three bedroom and two and a half bath offers a very bright and open floor plan. Hardwood floors throughout main floor and nine foot ceilings. Gourmet style kitchen with centre island, granite countertops open to eating area and great room with gas fireplace. Main floor laundry room with big mud room with large locker style cabinetry. Gorgeous staircase leading upstairs to a large bonus room. Large master bedroom offers a five piece spa like ensuite with large soaker tub, separate shower and huge walk in closet. The additional two bedroom are also good sized and an additional four piece main bath complete the upper level. Basement is ready for development with roughed in plumbing and offers nine foot basement walls. This is an excellent family home for entertaining. For more details and photos please visit: http://www.calgaryrealestate.pro/listing/c3602417-258-cranarch-ci-se-calgary-ab-t3m-0s3/

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carlosmmontes-blog · 11 years

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Calgary’s Ring Road to finally get its Missing Piece

If you live in and around the city of Calgary, you will be all too familiar with the constant bickering, confusion and ultimately construction headaches associated with the Ring Road. Something that on paper makes a lot of sense and allows commuters to get where they’re going faster, but something that in reality seems to be taking a long time coming to fruition. Two parts of this road are already operational, while the southeast portion that was supposed to be open on October 1st of this year remains in limbo and the southwest part up until a few days ago was still not even agreed upon, even after a half a century of back and forth, conversations, deals and ‘no’ votes by the Nation that holds the needed land.

If we rewind back to 2009, the deal that seemed a good fit between the province and the Tsuu T’ina people that would see compensation, land transfers and other things got a resounding "no" vote when it came to crunch time. Part of the no vote came because there were not enough guarantees for the Nation under the deal. Because part of the road needs to be built on their land, the cooperation of the Nation is a must. So, a few years went by and another deal was struck. This one sees almost 5000 acres of Crown Land going to the Tsuu T’ina people in exchange for the 988 acres of their land needed for the Ring Road’s southwest portion. Along with the land exchanges is a $275 million monetary contribution to the Nation, something that works out to about $70,000 per member. This time, in a vote just last week, the Nation voted "yes" to the deal so the southwest part of the Ring Road can now be classified as in the works. The guarantees were in place and the Nation felt that the deal reflected more of what they wanted not only for today but for future generations as well. Now the planning, building, auditing and finally opening the last part of the road that will work to ease traffic on major thoroughfares and make commuting that much easier for everyone can commence.

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http://www.calgaryrealestate.pro/blog/calgarys-ring-road-to-finally-get-its-missing-piece.html

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75 Autumn Cl Se, Calgary Real Estate Listing: MLS® C3585313 Best kept secret in Auburn Bay! Enjoy some privacy in your backyard with no homes to back onto. The deck also has a gas line so hook your BBQ and your set. Inside on the main floor you will find hardwood flooring, maple cabinets with brownstone staining, granite counter tops, island and large eating area, main floor den/formal dining. Upstairs you will find a large bonus room with gas fireplace and Juliette balcony. Second and third bedrooms are spacious. Large Master bedroom with en-suite featuring a large corner soaker tub. To top it off the basement is fully finished with another bedroom and full washroom, media and rec room with built in speaker and wet bar. Check out the virtual tour for additional pictures. For more details and photos please visit:

http://www.calgaryrealestate.pro/listing/c3585313-75-autumn-cl-se-calgary-ab-t3m-0k2/

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232 Hidden Creek Rd NW, Calgary Real Estate Listing: MLS® C3585306 Mint Condition! From the minute you step into this home you will feel the pride of ownership. Open concept main floor with Nine foot high ceilings offers a large formal dining room area, living room with gas fireplace and spacious kitchen. Enjoy the sunsets off the two tiered deck overlooking the green space and park to the west or head down to the large patio made up of exposed aggregate concrete for additional privacy. In the Upper Level of the home you will find ample space in the bonus room. Large enough to host a big screen t.v. and sitting area. All three bedrooms are generous in size with the Master Bedroom hosting a five piece en suite bath that includes a large oval soaker tub. The basement was professionally finished with cork flooring, curved wall. Glass block feature separates a room that can be used as an office. There is also a walk in three piece bath shower and large open room with wet bar that can fit a pool table or ping pong table and theater room. For more details please visit: http://www.calgaryrealestate.pro/listing/c3585306-232-hidden-creek-rd-nw-calgary-ab-t3a-6l1/ For Virtual Tour of this property: http://www.myvisuallistings.com/fsvt/123802#

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193 Chapalina Sq Se, Calgary Real Estate Listing: MLS® C3583906

End your home search with this bright modern Corner End unit! In the front of the home you will find a spacious patio with exposed aggregate and metal railing. This is one of the largest units in the entire complex and features the following: Hardwood in Kitchen, Nine Foot ceilings, contemporary gas fireplace with mosaic tiles, Chocolate shaker cabinets, eating bar, mosaic tile back splash, Stainless Steel Appliances built in cabinet upstairs, Three piece En-suite in the master bedroom, ceramic tile flooring in bathrooms, Delta faucets, front load washer/dryer. High efficient furnace and hot water tank, single attached garage, and more. Quick Possession available.

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http://www.calgaryrealestate.pro/listing/c3583906-193-chapalina-sq-se-calgary-ab-t2x-0l5/

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How to Buy a Home and not a Headache We want to help you make your house a home and save you the pain, agony and headaches that can be associated with home ownership. We want to help you avoid buyer’s remorse altogether. Read on and this as your guide to buying a perfect home, not a headache! Get your ducks in a row The number one cause of home-related headaches is finances. It’s most important to get all your financial ducks in a row and really know where your finances stand before you even start the house hunting process. Meet with mortgage and financial specialists to figure out just what you can afford. Buying a house is not a straight-forward process. You’ll need to know how much to have on hand first for your deposit, and then what percentage of your mortgage you will need to put down in cash. You will also need to know how much cash to set aside for renovations and home improvements. You will also need to have a safe amount of emergency money in the bank for potential problems and disasters. In home-ownership, there is always something that needs to be fixed or replaced. Read More: http://goo.gl/Snj6r0

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“TEAR OFF” WALLPAPER BY ZNAK Applying wallpaper to walls has never been so fun. With this perforated “tear off” wallpaper from ZNAK, you can customize the appearance of your space by tearing off the pieces as you please. The wallpaper is created out of non-woven material and the shapes are inspired by the the transformation process of snakes. View more: http://goo.gl/Z1uR

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CALGARY HOME AND DESIGN SHOW 2013 SEPTEMBER 19-22 Looking to get inspired, get those long awaited projects off the ground and learn about all the new trends out there in the world of design? Then look no further than the 2013 edition of the popular Calgary Home and Design Show, September 19-22 at the BMO Center in Stampede Park. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the show and promises to be bigger and better than ever with tons of things to do and see for everyone in the family. The show is where ‘it all comes together’ and that doesn't just mean in design, but in culinary arts, renovation, recycling and innovation as well. You can get tips from the experts, buy the latest trends from the many retailers or just peruse the grounds and let your imagination take flight. The four days of the show start off with a celebration of the first 30 years with the Opening Night Party, Thursday night from 4-9pm. Here you can network with the hottest designers and creative minds in the city as you sip cocktails and listen to the live entertainment.

Friday is Family Day complete with kid friendly cooking demonstrations, kid pleasing entertainment, a scavenger hunt, free temporary tattoos and face painting and lots of other things that will appeal to old and young alike. Don’t forget to pick up your grab bag when you head on over to the show between noon-5pm for all the festivities.

Not to be outdone, if you head to the show on Saturday you can witness the Passion for Fresh Cooking Challenge. This fast paced event pits three home chefs paired with top chefs from around the city against each other to see which team can come up with the best dishes in a very tight time frame using secret ingredients and a Samsung Flex Duo Oven. The winner of this challenge takes home $7000 worth of kitchen appliances courtesy of Samsung, as well as certain bragging rights. You won’t want to miss this event, taking place from 2-5pm.

Over on the Trail Appliance Main Stage at times throughout the show’s run you will find seminars and how-to’s presented by some of the biggest names in the business. Jonathan and Drew Scott of the W Network show Property Brothers, Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot of Love It of List It Vancouver and Calgary favourite Alykhan Velji are just some of the personalities who will be on hand to show you tricks and tips, and give advice on various projects, renovations and show you the hot design trends. At the Cooking Stage you won’t want to miss what’s new in the culinary arts with such names as Darren Mclean, Kyle Groves, Dave Bohati, Paul Rogalski and Dan Clapson sharing ideas, recipes, stories and techniques that will have you cooking like a pro. What are the new ‘must have’s’ in the kitchen this year? What magic ingredients will really make your dishes pop? How do you achieve professional results in your own kitchen? The answers to these questions and many more can be had at the cooking stage throughout the show.

For more details please visit: http://www.advancedlistings.ca/blog/calgary-home-and-design-show-2013.html

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For Sale 386 River Heights Drive, Cochrane T4C 0H8, Alberta

Phenomenal Value for this Upgraded Two Storey home with a Fully Finished Walkout Basement with additional bedroom, four piece bath and gas fireplace. This home sits on an Over Sized Corner Lot and is within walking distance to Bow Valley High School. $75,000 in upgrades! Gourmet Kitchen, Granite, Hardwood, Two Gas Fireplaces and Central Air to name a few. List of all upgrades available upon request. Don’t miss out on this one!

View More: http://www.calgaryrealestate.pro/listing/c3577301-386-river-heights-dr-cochrane-ab-t4c-0h8/

Virtual Tour: http://www.myvisuallistings.com/fsvt/118466

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TASTE OF CALGARY 2013

The Taste of Calgary Festival is back and better than ever as it embarks on its 17th year showcasing culinary delights from restaurants across the city. The stage is set for the 2013 edition of the festival, held in the lovely Eau Claire Market opening Thursday, August 15th and running until Sunday August 18th. The festival is open 11am-9pm daily. Admission is free each day and sampling tickets are just $1 each which allow you to check out sample sized menus from some of the city’s best eating establishments, both large and small. Whether you like Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Greek or Canadian fare, this is the festival where they all come together in a rich tapestry of flavours just right for venturing out to the great culinary beyond. It is also a great way to taste your favourites from around the city, all in one venue. Coconut curry fish with rice, chicken and jellyfish tacos, Thai basil chicken, Polish sausage, deep fried pickles, burgers of every description, meatballs and such specialities as loukoumades and Fuji scallops are just some of the dishes awaiting your palate, but that is just on the food side of things.

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Cochrane, Alberta- Considering the Benefits

It all started way back in 1881 when a tiny establishment of ranches and farms came to be collectively known as Cochrane Ranche. Over time the community grew and in 1903, Cochrane Ranche became a village. Today, the Ranche part of the name has been committed to history, and Cochrane has become the second largest town in the province of Alberta. Although technically she can become a city due to her census numbers, the residents of this beautiful town are happy to keep it just that, a town, one that offers all the modern amenities but still has a strong hold on its deep ranching heritage, something that echoes throughout the historic main street and radiates through her neighbourhoods.

Located just about 20 km outside of the Calgary city limits, Cochrane is nestled in the Bow River Valley amid the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The gorgeous vistas around town include lush meadows, picturesque lakes and the mountain background itself, making the 30 km of pathways around town popular destinations for scenic walks which folks of all ages can enjoy. The main street is full of stories of yore, including what is now Alberta’s third oldest working hotel, and buildings that used to be the core of the community lovingly restored to their old-world charm and now home to boutiques and restaurants. Mingled in with the heritage of the town are the names you know when it comes to grocery stores, hardware stores and chain restaurants which add the ‘modern’ to the equation but don’t detract from the western history that can be found at every turn.

Cochrane may be in the heart of Alberta’s cattle country, but it is fast becoming a popular town in which to live while commuting to work in the big city. Well known for its coffee houses, it is also a ‘must-do’ for those with a sweet tooth who want to sample some of the best ice cream in the province, conveniently located at the famous MacKay’s. It is also a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wind sports of every description, kayaking, hiking and cycling in the summer months and ice skating, snow-shoeing, and cross country skiing come winter. Just a short jaunt down the Trans-Canada highway and you’re in the skiing mecca of the province, with many downhill facilities just a stone’s throw away. At only about an hour’s drive from Banff National Park, and easy to access as it sits at the junction of the 1A and Highway 22, Cochrane is not only a fantastic place to visit but has proved itself as a phenomenal place to live, something that its booming population can certainly attest.

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Things that would make you want to Migrate to Calgary, Alberta Canada Calgary is located in the grasslands and parkland natural regions of Alberta, Canada. It’s beautiful scenery, abundant parks and different culture is why people search for ways to live in this city. Calgary is also designated as a global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network; which means that it is generally considered to be an important node in the global system. Furthermore, in 2011, Brookings Institution reported that Calgary was one of the top 200 cities worldwide. With the economic growth of the city as the leader in oil and gas industry, it gave high personal income and low unemployment rates which is why it can suffice for the cost of living in the city and why people search for Calgary homes for sale and opt to live in this city. However, that is not the only reason why people want to live in this beautiful city. Aside from its recent economic boom, Calgary has a lot to offer, from beautiful parks, to different culture to just somewhere to relax and enjoy nature. Read More: http://www.advancedlistings.ca/blog/things-that-would-make-you-want-to-migrate-to-calgary-alberta-canada.html

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After the Flood: Cleanup Efforts in Full Force

Crumpled roads, twisted C-train tracks, water submerging row upon row of the Saddledome and the entire downtown closed. That is just some of the devastation from the massive flood of 2013 that is now being cleaned up in a major effort from professionals and volunteers alike.

Of course not all the flooding was contained to public buildings, and with an estimated 75,000 people having to be evacuated from their homes, the damage to private property is both heartbreaking and financially intimidating, but help is on the way. On Monday, the province announced a $1 billion dollar first step towards helping those displaced from the flood, offering pre-loaded debit cards for those who qualify worth $1250 per adult and $500 per child, to help with day to day living expenses. These cards are set to be handed out later in the week, with the promise from the province that this is just the beginning as Calgarians and other Southern Alberta residents go about rebuilding their lives.

The city of Calgary is still in a state of emergency, even though the water has receded and the water levels in both the Bow and Elbow Rivers have decreased in the last few days. But what is left when the water goes is a dirty, polluted and potentially dangerous breeding ground for germs and bacteria, not to mention mud, mud and more mud. Miraculously, the tap water in the city is still safe to drink, although experts are asking residents to conserve as much as they can, this includes not spraying any water outside, no washing cars or watering lawns, and trying to save water by not running the washing machine or dishwasher for the foreseeable future. Evacuation notices have been lifted to date in more than 12 communities, with just 9 others still under orders not to return home, and the public areas are being cleaned up and opened in remarkable fashion.

Read More: http://www.calgaryrealestate.pro/blog/after-the-flood-cleanup-efforts-in-full-force.html

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DESTINATION: CALGARY FOR VICTORIA DAY FAMILY FUN

It’s that time of year again, the Victoria Day long weekend, the unofficial start of summer and the first (hopefully) great weather long weekend of the year. Instead of going away for the duration, there are plenty of family friendly things to do that are right in your backyard that will make this Victoria Day long weekend one for the memory books. Your staycation awaits!

In Calgary the May long weekend means that Heritage Park once again opens its doors for the season. Take a horse drawn carriage ride around the park, hop on the steam train, let the kids loose at the vintage midway and explore all the old buildings for a glimpse of what life was like for our ancestors. Visit the schoolhouse, watch the blacksmith, see a hospital, houses and stores and go back to a simpler time in our history.