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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

On November 26, the Bailey Theatre hosted the annual Grateful Grannies Christmas Market showcasing a variety of homemade, home-baked and some vintage gift ideas. Shoppers mingled around tables of goods and goodies to purchase, while enjoying the beautiful music of the Wetaskiwin Strings. Camrose and area Grateful Grannies member Agnes Hoveland, right, shows shopper Bonnie Arends some of the beautiful pieces of jewellery that were for sale.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week

Brand new townhouse

Graham Wideman

By Lori Larsen

Located in the beautiful Valleyview subdivision, this brand new townhouse offers the freedom of low maintenance with time to enjoy the walking trails and parks for someone retired, semi-retired or just starting out.

The open floor plan not only keeps the home filled with warm natural light, but improves foot traffic and is ideal for entertaining.

Stunning trending colour pallets, vinyl plank, heated flooring and nine-foot ceilings make the home bright and contemporary.

The large living and dining area flows into the showpiece kitchen featuring granite counter tops, crisp white cabinets accented with an island/breakfast bar, a corner pantry for plenty of storage, and a space for a desk or coffee bar.

The primary bedroom has a good-sized walk-through closet to the private en suite with a walk-in glass and tile shower.

Another bedroom and main four-piece bathroom are great for welcoming guests or grandchildren, and the main floor laundry means all your living can be concentrated on the main floor.

Back door access will take you out to the attached garage, with epoxy flooring for easy clean up, then onto the double parking pad with an adjacent patio area for enjoying the great outdoors.

This quality built home, located at 6103 Valleyview Drive, is priced at $340,162 and would be an ideal way to welcome in the new year. Join Graham Wideman at an open house on

Thursday, December 8 from noon until 2 p.m.

Or, for a private viewing, contact Graham at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Cell 780-679-8384

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Top 10 advantages to getting older:

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