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P U E D I S Y N SUN Calgary councillors, local food activists working toward urban hen pilot project KELSEY HIPKIN

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prominent local food activist is urging the city to rethink their opposition to backyard chicken coops, arguing the advantages of urban livestock far outweigh their potential drawbacks. “[Hens are] amazing for (the consumption of ) organic household wastes. They’re amazing for pest control in the backyard, they eat bugs and all kinds of different things,” said Paul Hughes, a farm manager with urban farm Grow Calgary and the founder of the Canadian Liberated Urban Chicken Klub (CLUCK)

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“They then will produce from that consumption of food and feed. They will produce a beautiful, nutritious egg that has about 33 per cent more nutrients than what we call an industrial egg from a battery-cage operation.” Hughes, who has owned hens of his own and been ticketed for doing so, added they are a “very, very nice” addition to a family because they become pets much like cats or dogs. The housing of urban livestock – which includes everything from chickens to horses and deer to foxes – is currently regulated by section 27 of the City’s Pet Ownership Bylaw stating, “no person shall keep livestock in any area of the City except

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where the keeping of livestock is allowed by the City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw.” City staff said, on average, Calgary’s Animal & Bylaw Services receive 30 to 40 calls a year regarding urban livestock. The topic was last on the chopping block in 2009 when council voted 11-3 against allowing backyard coops. Last August, councillors Ray Jones (Ward 5) and Gian-Carlo Carra (Ward 9) announced they were preparing a new notice of motion. Carra has since confirmed the motion is “fully baked” and will come to council pending further pre-consultation with City administration. He said people and a regulated number of egg-laying hens can coexist in an urban environment.

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anada’s unemployment rate remained flat for January, decreasing by 0.1 per cent to 6.6 per cent, according to latest numbers from Statistics Canada. Year-over-year, full-time employment showed modest gains, increasing by 108,000 or 0.8 per cent. In Alberta, 13,700 jobs were added in January, representing the strongest monthly gain since September of last year and the fifth consecutive month of growth.

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massive redevelopment project at Deerfoot Mall in the city’s northeast is calling for a pedestrian-friendly network of outdoor streets, central plaza and group of eateries dubbed Restaurant Row, among other features, according to new digital renderings released by the developer. The new master plan by Shape Properties for the lot at the corner of 64th Avenue N.E. and Deerfoot Trail will result in a complete transformation of the current space – constructed in the 1980s – as well as incorporation of vacant fields to the south of the property. “This large site, in a mature and

established location, affords a rare opportunity to provide a full spectrum of retail, restaurants and services all on one site in a very deliberate, planned manner,” said Shape Properties executive vice-president Darren Kwiatkowsk. The 30-plus hectare site is being touted as an indoor/outdoor hybrid “regional power centre” that will be anchored by current tenants such as WalMart, Goodlife Fitness and Sportcheck. Cabela’s a U.S.-based hunting and fishing store, has also announced it will be moving into a 70,000-squarefoot space later this year. “Deerfoot City will be unique to

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Alberta’s UNEMPLOYMENT rate as of JANUARY was 4.5 PER CENT.

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WHAT THEY’RE SAYING… “We estimate that the direct impact of lower capital spending in the energy sector will reduce Alberta’s real GDP growth rate by more than 1.5 percentage points in 2015 … Indirectly, the effect will spread to employment, net migration, the housing sector, consumer spending and, possibly, public sector spending.”

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he City of Calgary has initiated public consultations leading up to the McKnight Boulevard widening project that’s expected to start later this year. The project has been recognized as part of the City’s Investing in Mobility Plan, which will include widening the road from four to six lanes and reconstructing the existing road bed to improve pavement condition. Widening of the roadway between 12th and 19th streets N.E. are expected to increase traffic capacity by 50 per cent. In a live chat late last month, Calgarians questioned whether there were additional opportunities to create more pedestrian and cyclist opportunities. “The scope of the study focused on improving vehicle flow, but we heard from the public that there’s a desire to address pedestrian and cyclist

needs as well,” said project manager Heather Leonhardt. “The recommendations will ensure a future east/west pathway can be built, and we’re working with the widening project to look at those opportunities.”

Widening of MCKNIGHT BLVD. is expected to INCREASE traffic CAPACITY by 50 PER CENT.

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omething for nothing and your tips for free. In the world of home improvement, it’s not often the word free enters the equation. The thirst for complimentary advice from respected experts has become big business, helping to give rise to the popularity of networks like HGTV. It’s the same sort of knowledge that will be on display as some of the most trusted names in Canada’s home improvement industry will be on hand as part of this year’s Calgary Home + Garden Show. Along with 650 exhibitors, the show will bring HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler and Tommy Smythe along with a host of other personalities to the BMO Centre. “I think people love to watch shows on HGTV

ousing starts in the Prairies are projected to decrease by 7,000 units over the next two years, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). In Alberta, starts are expected to decrease from 40,590 in 2014 to 36,000 in 2015 and 34,500 in 2016, according to the federal housing agency’s first quarter outlook. To the east, Saskatchewan starts are expected to decline from 8,257 in 2014 to 7,300 in 2015 and 7,200 in 2016. Manitoba is expected to see 6,300 starts in each of the coming two years. “Lower oil prices will have a dampening effect on investment and economic growth, particularly in Alberta and to a lesser extent Saskatchewan,” said CMHC regional economist Lai Sing Louie. “This will contribute to slower employment growth and net migration, in turn slowing housing demand. “With key drivers less supportive of housing demand and supply levels elevated in some markets, housing starts in the Prairie region are expected to decline in 2015 and 2016.” Meanwhile, CMHC is anticipating modest price growth in Alberta moving forward, averaging $407,100 in 2015 and $415,000 in 2016. Alberta led the Prairies in price gains last year with a 5.2 per cent increase to $400,590. “Downside risks have increased since the previous forecast, due mainly to recent declines in oil prices,” said CMHC. “As a result, we have widened the forecast ranges for housing starts, MLS sales and average MLS prices to reflect these risks.”

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they do. They’re able to offer really good content.”

In addition to presentations on the main stage from Baeumler, Smythe and other local experts, those in attendance will be able to seek professional help at the Ask the Expert area. A slight change from past shows, where designers have been featured, this year’s show adds even more expertise. “We’ve done Ask a Designer in the past but we decided to pull all the experts in, which is contractors, renovators and landscapers,” said Kivett. “So if you’re working on a project inside or outside the house, people can bring down their plans and a talk to someone and get a free consultation.” For Baeumler, childhood summers spent helping build the family cottage have segued into an adulthood question of just what this mean to spent helping build thousands. With those buying and selling homes in the shows like House of Bryan, Leave it to community arises. Bryan, Canada’s Handyman Challenge,

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Other Canadian offices will be located in Toronto, King City and Victoria. “We are currently developing additional markets in Canada and looking forward to even more brokerages in 2015,” said Richard Brinkley, senior vice-president and president of market development.

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overall job loss, and the unemployment rate is almost certain to rise towards the middle of the year. But for now, we will take the good news.”

erman-based luxury real estate company Engel & Völkers is expanding into Canada with four new offices, including one in Calgary. The firm specialises in the sale and rental of premium residential property, commercial real estate and yachts. Its Canadian offices will be included among 38 countries it operates in. The company said Canada is a key market with its stable economy, secure financial system and “superb” links with international airports. “We’re delighted that our services are now on offer in Canada, too, and that our international network can enjoy access to the Canadian real estate market,” said Engel & Völkers CEO Sven Odia. The company selected Calgary for its oil and gas industries and other business sectors, as well as its draw of large numbers of “highly skilled” professionals from around Canada and the rest of the word, which will boost spending power and demand for real estate in the upper market segment.

“Even better news, the vast majority of these new jobs were fulltime positions,” said ATB Financial chief economist Todd Hirsch, noting Alberta’s unemployment rate slipped two-tenths of a percentage point to a “very healthy” 4.5 per cent. In the oil patch, Hirsch said there were 1,000 fewer jobs in energy between December and January and 3,700 fewer jobs in occupations such as geologists and engineers. “But gains in other areas more than offset these losses. Health care professionals, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, and public administration all added positions,” he said. “Moving further into 2015, it is likely that there will still be some

suburban Calgary, and will meet the growing demand from leading retailers and restaurants looking for creative new places with a vibrant, rich social experience and urban feel that differentiates them from traditional malls,” said Kwiatkowski. “At the same time, the districts within the master plan enable us to cater to the significant passerby commuter traffic by placing general merchandise and quick grab-and-go businesses on the periphery of the property for ease and convenience.” Major demolitions of the current structure are expected to start in spring 2016.

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Deerfoot Mall to see complete transformation

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MY MOM WAS BORN AND RAISED IN INGLEWOOD, THE YOUNGEST OF FIVE KIDS, AND THEY WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SURVIVE INTO ADULTHOOD IF THE PROTEIN FROM EGGS AND CHICKEN WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO THEM.”

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“My mom was born and raised in what it is that’s being proposed … Inglewood, the youngest of five kids, People think, ‘Oh there are roostand they would never have been able ers involved and there’s going to be to survive into adulthood if the prosomebody next door with 60 to 100 tein from eggs and chicken were not chickens.’ No. CLUCK is very, very available to them that my grandparstrict on the conditions involved with ents raised,” he said. having urban hens.” “And these are skills that I don’t Meanwhile, other cities and have, and that we largely lost. It towns in the province have joined makes a lot of sense to connect to our the flock of urban hen supporters. In agricultural Edmonton, a roots.” pilot project in A pilot being which 12 famiproposed by lies were given CLUCK – workthe freedom ing separately to house hens from the City last fall will at the moment run until this – would see 14 August, with Calgary famidata presented lies, preferably to the City one in each this fall. ward, with a In maximum of six November, chickens, but Okotoks town no roosters, in council voted their flock. The in favour of flock would holding a be inspected public hearonce a month ing to better by CLUCK understand volunteers the impact of and a volunbackyard hens, teer designate GIAN-CARLO CARRA the first steps from Calgary toward a pilot COUNCILLOR Animals & project. Black Bylaw Services. Diamond and Turner Valley are also Chosen families would be selected currently operating pilot projects. through an application process and Red Deer passed a bylaw last sumbe required to attend a briefing, mer in which residents can apply for including a CLUCK workshop on hen up to four chickens per household. care, coop maintenance and neighCity development and licensing bour relations. supervisor Erin Stuart said the 30 Hughes encourages critics of households that were part of a previbackyard hens to look at the research, ous pilot project would have the first including, “300-plus pilot projects in rights to securing a licence. North America that have been conRed Deer residents are prohibited ducted in the last five years alone. from keeping roosters, slaughtering “And also … look a little closer at chickens on-site or selling their eggs.

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2014 SAM AWARD WINNER and MASTER BUILDER DOUGLAS HOMES Ltd. presents the “KOH SAMUI 7”. This 3 bedroom plus bonus room contemporary styled home will WOW you with an impressive SPIRAL staircase leading from the main floor up to the bonus room that is OPEN to the main floor below. Featuring 9’ main floor ceilings, a separate main floor office/flex room, plush Berber $609,900 MLS®C3650413 carpet and oversized windows with an abundance of natural light. Enjoy the DOUBLE SIDED fireplace in the kitchen looking into the two level great room with stained built-in cabinets and shelving. YOU’LL love the open concept CHEF’S kitchen with stained shaker maple cabinets, hardwood floors, granite counter tops and large island with flush eating bar. Upper stairs has a large master retreat, a 5 piece ensuite with corner soaker tub and two other bedrooms. Bedroom #2 has a built-in computer ledge. All bathrooms have granite counters. The unspoiled basement is roughed-in for plumbing. TRIPLE car garage. Other homes available with quick possession.

SILVER SPRINGS FULLY DEV BUNGALOW TOTALLY RENOVATED from top to bottom including electrical & plumbing. This beautiful, 3 bedroom Bungalow w/open floor plan features hardwood flooring, new tile & new carpet. Kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, gas stove & prep sink in island. Bathrooms completely updated, with soaker tub, in-floor heating and low flush Kohler toilets. Hunter Douglas blinds. Lower level ceiling has updated $579,900 MLS®C3651884 commercial grade insulation, new carpet & 4 pce. bath. 2 bedrooms w/ walk-in closets & large windows allowing for lots of natural light. Furnace/Laundry room includes new over sized hot water tank, high efficiency furnace, humidifier, sink and oversized Miele front loader washer/dryer, lots of storage. Roof replaced on home & double detached garage in 2010. Located in the quiet community of Silver Springs, south facing rear yard with extraordinary landscaping that includes large trees and well manicured lawn/bushes. 1 blk. from the Ridge & Community Center with outdoor pool. IMMACULATE CONDITION!

NEW BRIGHTON – FULLY DEVELOPED Cedarglen Custom Built, 2 Storey, 2361 sq. ft w/9 ft. ceilings on the main. Pristine condition. Air Conditioning, Ceramic tile in kitchen, nook & hallways. Main floor laundry. Open floor plan w/espresso maple cabinets that go to ceiling, kitchen, sil granite sink, built in wine fridge, coffered ceiling in dining nook. Reeded glass pantry, under mount lighting, stainless steel appliances w/gas stove. Great room w/tiled $574,900 MLS®C3650787 gas fireplace surrounded by maple built-in cabinets. Access den on main level through double French doors. High end speakers throughout. Master bedroom features a window seat with extra drawers. Ensuite w/heated floors, jetted tub, oversized shower. Large upstairs bonus room w/vaulted ceilings, loads of windows & window seat w/cabinets for extra storage. Basement is completely developed w/9 ft. ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 4pce bath and large family room. Dual zoned furnace. Double attached drywalled & insulated 24x22. Deck 16x16, hook up for gas, shed and children’s play centre. Great Value!

GARRISON WOODS – APARTMENT CONDO Beautifully updated main floor unit looking onto a park like courtyard, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths and den. Sliding glass doors to covered patio. Perfect if you have a pet. All newer Stainless steel appliances new carpet and linoleum. Bright living room with corner gas fireplace. Maple kitchen cabinets, granite counters including the island which also can be used as a breakfast bar. Good size master $435,000 MLS®C3651541 bedroom with walk thru closet to 4 piece ensuite bath. Insuite laundry, titled underground parking and storage locker. Fabulous building amenities including. 3rd floor party room, underground visitor parking and a bike storage locker! Located in the trendy center of Garrison Woods. All your amenities are just steps away. Pubs, restaurants, grocery shopping, and most importantly, Starbucks!.

NEW HALF DUPLEX – LANGDON New Estate Bareland Duplex built by Award winning BuilderDouglas Homes. Upgraded 2 Storey, 1300 sq. ft, 3 bedrooms, double garage. Upgrades include 9 ft. ceilings, hardwood, ceramic tile, granite kitchen counter tops, telephone desk in kitchen with upgraded back splash, Black Whirlpool Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher & Hoodfan, Upgraded bathroom hardware, granite vanity tops with $329,000 COMING SOON Ovation Style (drop in sinks), powder room on main. Master 4 pce ensuite, additional 4 pce bath and laundry on upper level. Great Opportunity and Value nicely located in friendly Langdon - 20 minutes from Calgary.

PRISTINE- Executive, 3700 sq. ft. Walk-out Bungalow on 1 acre in the tranquil setting of Hawk’s Landing in Priddis Green. Enter thru 8 ft. custom wood door, tiled foyer. Open floor plan w/Granite Island & Entertainment Buffet surrounding the kitchen. Knock down ceiling, dark hardwood flooring. Loads $1,120,000 MLS®C3651230 of cupboards/storage, walk through pantry. Stainless steel appliances w/Monogram gas stove. Stone/tile backsplash. Large dining nook & great room w/8 large windows & Copper accented oversized fireplace . Spacious master bedroom w/walk in closet/10 FT. ceilings. Ensuite Spa w/dual granite sinks, steam shower 2 seats & soaker tub. 2nd bedroom/den & tiled laundry room on main. Lower level family room w/beautiful custom built in cabinetry, Full bar- wine rack, stone and granite, 2nd stainless fridge & dishwasher. Games area, Additional 2 bedrooms, 1 w/ensuite 4pc bath. Den or 5th Bedroom w/great windows allowing for natural light. Oversized triple garage, heated, insulated, drywalled, windows, work bench & storage.

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PROPERTY TAXES

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3831 - 19 STREET NW - CHARLESWOOD

2827 BURGESS DRIVE NW - BRENTWOOD

MLS®C3651579

MLS®C3651158

$499,800

• Bungalow over 1,350 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms. • Shingles and siding replaced in 2012 • Furnace 2008. Fully developed basement • Single detached garage + RV parking

$564,900

SOLD

• Bungalow, over 1,050 sq. ft. • Total of 6 bedrooms. 2 full bathrooms • Upgraded kitchen, windows, siding, shingles & more... Double detached garage

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152 ROYAL OAK GARDENS NW - ROYAL OAK

5263 BANNERMAN DRIVE NW - BRENTWOOD

MLS®C3645422

MLS®C3637936

$349,900

• 2 storey townhouse, over 1,180 sq. ft. • Total of 4 bedrooms. 2.5 bathrooms • Single attached garage. New quartz countertops. Close to all amenities

$582,000

• Two storey home, over 1,825 sq. ft. • 5 bedrooms on upper level • Brand new electrical panel • Newer shingles & siding. Single att garage

3 CULVER ROAD NW - COLLINGWOOD

5216 BANNERMAN DRIVE NW - BRENTWOOD

MLS®C3652077

MLS®C3652140

$579,900

• Bungalow over 1,150 sq.ft. 3 + 1 bdrms • 2 baths. Tons of upgrades.. flooring, bathrooms, kitchen and more • Double detached garage

$688,000

• Outstanding walkout bungalow • Total of 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. • Upgraded kitchen, bathroom, roofing, driveway/sidewalk......Double att garage.

he City-assessed value of both single residential and condominium properties in Calgary recorded double-digit growth in 2015. According to the City of Calgary, which mailed out more than half a million property and business assessment notices to residents in early January, the 2015 median single residential assessment grew by 10 per cent to $475,000 from $430,000 in 2014. The median residential condominium assessment, meanwhile, is up 11 per cent to $290,000 from $260,000. Here are five things you need to know about this year’s assesments:

What are property taxes?

Property taxes are a rate established by City council after approval of the amount of expenditure needed to support services in Calgary. As required by provincial legislation, the 2015 property assessments reflect the market value of property as of July 1, 2014, and the physical condition as of Dec. 31, 2014. The 2015 business assessments reflect the typical net annual rental value of premises as of July 1, 2014.

How is my property tax calculated?

Each homeowner’s share is calculated by multiplying their respective property assessment by the 2015 tax rate.

What do my property taxes support?

Property taxes are the primary source of funding for the City’s operating budget and support services. This can range from everyday infrastructure such as transportation and recreation to police and fire protection. Approximately 40 per cent of residential property taxes are also allocated to the province for budgetary requirements..

What if I take issue with my property taxes?

Calgarians have an opportunity to participate in a review period that ends March 6. The timeline is an opportunity for residents to review and check the accuracy of their assessment and contact the City with any potential questions. The assessment search website (www.calgary.ca/ assessmentsearch) offers tools and resources to help property and business owners review their 2015 assessment. The assessment notice provides a unique access code to log in.

What about business tax?

In 2015, an additional 10 per cent of business tax revenues will be transferred to and collected through the non-residential property tax as part of the business tax consolidation process. This will result in a total 20 per cent decrease to the 2015 business tax rate. Incremental revenue transfers will occur annually until 2019, culminating with the elimination of the business tax. More information is available at www.calgary.ca/btc.

feb 13 to feb 19 2015

CONSTRUCTION

J.C. Van Der Walt 403.681.8320

Starts down, supply up

jcvdw@shaw.ca

www.jc-executivehomes.com

Price Reduced

Beautiful Home

$389,900 MLS®C3636315

$642,000 MLS®C3649382

302 Sunset Point, Cochrane

31 Evanscove Ht NW, Evanston

Great quality for your money! Quick possession. Excellent designed former show home backs onto a green space with all you need. The upper floor features master bedroom and in suite and his and hers walk in closets. The rest of the upper floor features the second 4 piece bathroom two good size bedrooms and the big plus of upper floor laundry room. On the main floor you will find the very nice kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counter tops, good size dining room and walk out on a rear deck, and opposite this is the Living room area with gas fire place huge windows to enjoy the mountain views and the second deck on the front. The gorgeous entrance with vaulted ceilings and the two piece bathroom finish this floor. This unit comes with a two piece insulated tandem garage with good size storage area from the garage in the furnace room. The huge windows to really enjoy lots of light and mountain views make this just a great design.

Come and see this beautiful sunny house with partly finished walk out basement. The basement features the fourth bedroom, bathroom living and storage area and furnace room, plumbing and electrical all signed off by the city. The main floor features huge open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Closed den close to the front door, laundry and two piece bathroom finish this level. The top floor features huge bonus room, three piece bathroom and three bedrooms with 6 piece en-suite master bathroom. Upgrades include stainless steel appliances, granite counters and raised window. Call me now for your own private showing.

Price Reduced

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$1,247,000 MLS®C3605404

$259,900 MLS®C3646706

KELSEY HIPKIN, Reporter/Photographer

CMHC says demand for single-detached homes in Canada to ‘soften’ into 2016 KELSEY HIPKIN

reporter/photographer

A 53131 Grand Valley RD, Rural Rockyview

#408 3719 C 49 ST NW, Varsity Village

PRICE REDUCED CLOSE TO APPRAISED VALUE This huge beautiful house was extensively upgraded in the past two years. The basement was totally redone from scratch. Lovely open concept ranch style bungalow with walk-out basement nestled amongst a private 26.5 acres with a great mix of pasture and trees backing onto Perenaud Wilderness Park. The bright sunny kitchen boasts granite counters, stainless steel appliances, skylights and patio doors onto a new front deck. Open plan dining and living area with fireplace provides a super relaxing time at home. Enjoy your own heated fitness studio with office and bathroom facilities next to a huge workshop. Another huge heated workshop and smaller workshop for the lawnmower equipment fulfill all the space you need. New rear deck and professionally done enlarged septic tank and field system (two years old) to accommodate the bathrooms. All appliances plus extras are included. New front and rear decks.

Vaulted ceiling and skylights make this top floor end unit very bright and welcoming! 2 bedrooms each with bay windows...wood burning fireplace in living room...two decks, one east and one west...pet and age restrictions (25+)....directly across from Market mall and on bus route.

REALTY EXECUTIVES APEX

year-over-year decrease in Calgary housing starts for January comes on the heels of increased supply and moderate employment increases, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). Total starts in the city decreased by 43.8 per cent to 747 units last month compared to 1,328 during the same period last year. Multi-family units saw the biggest drop, plummeting by 50.7 per cent, while single-detached starts decreased by 29.7 per cent. Calgary starts were trending at 14,676 in January compared to 15,523 in December 2014. The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates of total housing starts. “The trend in total housing starts in Calgary continued to decrease in January,” said CMHC senior market analyst Felicia Mutheardy. “Rising supply in the existing home market, along with moderation, employment gains and slower migration in-flows, has

contributed to the decline in production.” Nationally, single-detached starts decreased 1.8 per cent compared to 2013, said a housing outlook released by CMHC. This year, singledetached starts are expected to see a “modest increase,” though demand is expected to soften into 2016 as “homebuyers respond to house price growth by shifting demand away from higher priced new-single detached homes towards lower-priced alternatives such as multi-unit dwellings and existing homes.” Multi-family units, meanwhile, are expected to remain near their current levels throughout this year and into next. CMHC said demographic trends are expected to put downward pressure on multi-unit housing demand. Statistics Canada said growth of the 25 – 34 age demographic is expected to slow. That group traditionally makes up the largest share of the firsttime buyers segment entering homeownership through the lower-priced multi-family market. Calgary’s resale housing market – including the apartment sector – has largely mimicked national declines in starts so far this year. Citywide sales dropped by nearly 39 per cent in January, including a 40 per cent fall in the apartment category. CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie, however, attributes the weakened activity to declining consumer confidence in light of plummeting oil prices. “Economic conditions this year are expected to be weaker than original estimates provided in December 2014,” she said. “This change is partly connected to continued low energy prices, which impact consumer confidence.”

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RECYCLES

TOP TWEETS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Calgary’s city council is broken, and @nenshi has been unable to heal the rifts. My latest column metronews.ca… #yyccc

City’s multi-family mandate for recycling drawing nearer

Amie Blanchette @AmieatCHBACR Price Gap – ‘could make case [policy] incentives have taken us 2 far, shrinking diversity of housing choices’ fw.to/Em6jPYT #yyccc

Mario Toneguzzi @MTone123 #Calgary area #housing starts plunge in January. goo.gl/gUZk1z #yyc #yycre @CHBACalgary #construction

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he City is urging landlords to start thinking about recycling sooner than later as the deadline nears for new mandatory recycling rules in multi-family units. “What we’re trying to do right now is encourage all the building owners or their designated management group to find a recycling option for their residents that works best for them and their building type,” said Parnell Legg, waste diversion specialist with the City. Under the new rules, which take effect Feb. 1, 2016, every multi-unit complex (defined by the City as condos, apartments, townhouses or any other building or development with five or more units) will have to provide on-site recycling of the same materials accepted in single-family Blue Cart recycling. Each complex can decide how and where to store recycling, and whether to hire a company to recycle it or do it themselves. Building owners or managers will be responsible for choosing the recycling method and negotiating contracts. The new rules are part of the City’s 80/20 objective to send 80 per cent less waste to landfills per person in 2020 than it did in 2007. According to the 2014 Civic Census, of Calgary’s 478,223 dwellings, more than 20 per cent (102,028) are defined as apartment-style homes, with another 10 per cent as townhome-style homes. The impact of providing such a

Parts of Calgary’s historic Inglewood brewery set for demolition www.calgarysun.com…

Metro Calgary @metrocalgary Chu accuses Calgary staff of ‘almost lying’ on winter bike-count correlation ow.ly/ll4Sm #yyccc #yycbike

Dale Calkins @DaleCalkins

Having been at the meetings Cllr Chu mentions, I recall Admin showing weather impact on cycling rates ow.ly/ll4Sm #yycbike #yyccc

Druh Farrell @DruhFarrell Is your neighbourhood changing? It might be “youthification” not gentrification: www.citylab.com…

jennifer keesmaat @jen_keesmaat

“Transport for London found that pedestrians spend up to 60% more money at businesses each month than those traveling by car.” #OwnYourCity

Change the cycle tracks debate by changing the language of debate? bit.ly/1LRkQJT #yycbike @nenshi @DruhFarrell @bpincott @gccarra

Erin Chrusch @erinchrusch

Mississauga is using secondary suites as a way to ensure seniors can stay in their homes longer, says @Bonnie Crombie on #pnpcbc #yyccc

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NEXT WEEK: COMPOST

Come Feb. 1, 2016, recycling will be mandatory for all Calgary condos, apartments, townhouses or any other buildings or development with five or more units. Multi-unit properties represent approximately 15 per cent of residential dwellings in Cochrane — slightly more than 1,000 residential units. Depending on the property, 22 to 45 per cent of waste from multiunit properties is actually recyclable material. Harvest Recycling is one of a number of providers already serving some Calgary condo owners with weekly curb-side recycling. Vice-president of operations Peter Olorundimu anticipates a rise in demand as the deadline draws near. “The demand has been good – demand has been increasing – but people who live in multiples are still not as aware of what’s coming as they should be,” he said. “I think by [next February], more people will be informed and as the awareness increases. People will definitely have a chance to do more.” For more information on multifamily recycling in Calgary, visit www. calgary.ca or contact 311.

FEB. 20: ELECTRONICS

“Cochrane residents have very high rates of participation in recycling programs. It was the right time to make it easier for people living in multi-unit complexes to recycle,” said Cochrane Mayor Ivan Brooker, noting the revised bylaw also helps move the town closer to the goals in its Zero Waste Framework.

EVENT LISTING FEB

Dubbed Canada’s only coast-to-coast annual contractor show, the Calgary event will include between 50 and 70 vendors behind leading brands in the field of contracting. Attendees can discover the latest in technology, try new products on the market and enter for the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Register at www.rona.ca/en/contractor-show

RONA CONTRACTOR SHOW WHERE: BMO Centre 1410 Olympic Way S.E.

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NEWCOMERS CANADA FAIR 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. WHERE: BMO Centre 1410 Olympic Way S.E. HOW MUCH: Free entry online, $10 at the door

The Newcomers Canada Fair has been taking place for more than 10 years, helping migrants move and settle into locations all over Canada. The fair brings together a spectrum of information, products and services including recruiters, government immigration officials, visa specialists and settlement agencies. To register, visit www.newcomerscanada.ca.

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CALGARY HOME + GARDEN SHOW

Running Feb. 26 to March 1, the 34th annual Calgary Home + Design Show is dubbed the top exhibition of all things landscaping and home improvement. This year’s show includes HGTV’s Carson Arthur and design duo Janette Ewen and Jef Hancock, as well as seminars and live demos from Calgary’s horticulture and landscaping professionals joined by 650 local exhibitors. Visit www.calgaryhgs.com for more information.

SOUTHEAST GREEN LINE TRANSITWAY: WORKSHOP 1

This is the first workshop for residents of Calgary to start giving their input on the southeast green line transitway. The line will be an important part of Calgary’s transit network connecting the southeast and north central of the city. The southeast line will be the first of two legs making up the future Green Line. Learn more at www.calgary.ca.

LOST SPACES: RE-INVISIONING CALGARY’S REMNANT PUBLIC SPACES

Calgarians are being asked to use their imagination when it comes to “lost spaces” in the through a citywide contest. Lost spaces are considered any space that remains underutilized in an urban environment. They could be a passageway, a roundabout, space between two buildings, a highway shoulder or more. The deadline for registrants is March 20, submissions are due March 30. Winners will be announced April 29. Visit www.dtalks.org/call-for-ideas for more information.

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF ACCREDITED MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS SYMPOSIUM

The Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) symposium includes industry leaders delivering information to help those in the mortgage trade advance their business. For more information visit camp.org/info.

9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. WHERE: BMO Centre, 1410 Olympic Way S.E.

7 P.M. – 9 P.M. WHERE: Glenmore West Room, Glenmore Inn, 2720 Glenmore Tr. S.E.

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large portion of the city’s population with easier access to recycling isn’t lost on Legg. “It’s really about getting a diversion option available to all residents in Calgary so they’re able to do the right thing with their recyclables and get them out of the waste stream and out of the landfills, which all contributes to our 80/20 goal,” said Legg, who estimates the amendment will help divert roughly 12,000 tonnes of material from local landfills. Cochrane recently enacted a similar amendment, mandating recycling collection services for all multi-unit properties by June 1. Under the new bylaw, all properties must submit a recycling plan to the Town for approval before the mandated start date. Each property has the flexibility to find their own service provider.

THIS WEEK: MULTI-UNIT

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VOLUME 5 ISSUE 5

A three-part series looking at Calgary’s efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle

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10 VALLEY WOODS LD NW $799,900 MLS C3646991

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HILLHURST • NEW EXQUISITE WIDE LOT MASTERPIECE FINELY APPOINTED • MANY BUILT-INS • 4229 SF FULLY DEV. EXCL PLAN. 37.5’ X 135’ LOT • TRIPLE GARG. • $1,995,000

BRIAR HILL • GORGEOUS NEW WIDE LOT HOME 3546 SF + DEV. • SUPERB PLAN • 50’ X 130’ LOT EXCITING FINISHES • 4 BDRMS 6 BATHS • 4 CAR GARAGE

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1 - 4 PM 221 11 AVENUE NE

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4 PM 1804 23 AVENUE SW

New, refreshing & tastefully unique inner city home in highly desirable Altadore by premiere builder. Exhilarating, upscale finishes. Excl bright plan. 31’ lot. 2,837 sq. ft. + Dev. Gorgeous ext w/handcrafted cedar timber accents. 10’ flat ceilings. Hand scraped maple hrdwd flrs thruout. Open great rm w/showcase barn plank formed concrete gas FP. Gourmet kitch boasts a 48” Bertazzoni gas range, SubZero fridge, huge island & ample site built cabinets. Lrg dining area. Private main flr den w/classic wainscotting. Excl rear mudrm. Jewel box powder bath. 3 generous bdrms up. Large master w/chic wallpapered wall & lrg corner windows. Luxurious spa ensuite incl freestanding soaker tub, gorgeous tile work, dual vanities & large steam shower. Fully dev. down w/spacious rec-rm w/wet bar, builtin media centre, 4th bdrm, full bath & exl home gym. Excl loc mins to Marda Loop shops, dog park & DT. MLS®C3649360

Stunning, new, finely appointed Hillhurst masterpiece by premiere builder, Urban Domus. 37.5’ x 135’ lot. Excl plan. 10’ flat painted ceilings. Wire brushed White oak hrdwd floors on main/upper levels. Gourmet kitch with ample/site built walnut cabinets, double wall pantry & huge granite waterfall island. Prof grade SS Wolf & SubZero applics .Matching walkthough butler’s pantry to dining rm. Open great rm with custom builtin w/ribbon flame gas FP. Fantastic main flr den. Art piece open riser glass panel walnut staircase. 4 bdrms up; lrg master w/2 walk-in closets & lrg priv balcony. Lavish ensuite w/air jet tub, custom steam shower & heated marble flr. 4th bdrm with own ensuite. 2nd flr laundry rm. Lower lvl w/huge media/rec rm with custom built in media center, wine wall and wet bar, 5th bdrm, home gym & full bath. Triple garg w/wood burning ext FP. Fully landscaped. Outstanding! MLS®C3645449

New, spectacular & refreshing inner city home by premiere builder. Contemporary ext appeal. 4 car garg w/show bay & ext. gas FP. 10’ & 9’ flat ceilings. Handscraped birch hrdwd flrs. Grand great rm w/ showcase reclaimed brick wall w/rough-hewn timbers & linear gas FP. Kitch boasts 48” Bertazzoni gas range, Sub-Zero fridge, focal point 16’ island & ample custom cabinets. Kitch flows into unique entertaining space that overlooks back yard. Lrg dining rm w/fir timber recessed ceiling. Main flr den. 3 generous bdrms up all w/ ensuites. Master w/chic feature wallpapered wall framed in rough hewn timbers. Lavish ensuite incl freestanding tub, gorgeous tile work & steam shower. Fully dev down w/lrg rec rm, gas FP, gym, 4th bdrm w/ensuite, 6th bath & speciality wine rm. Superb! $2,269,000 MLS®C3650096

Superb modern open plan. 10’ ceilings main & 9’ upper/lower. Wide plank white oak hrdwd flrs. Lrg entertainers kitch offers an abundance of high gloss acrylic white cabinetry, ample Arctic frost quartz counters, 2 sinks & lrg two tone island. Top of the line SubZero & Wolf SS applics. Walk thru butler’s pantry w/more cabinetry. Formal DR w/beamed ceiling. Sprawling open great rm w/gas FP & full wall of glass patio doors. Main flr den w/built ins. 3 bdrms up incl generous master. Simple yet elegant ensuite w/freestanding soaker tub, heated tile flr & tiled European rain shower w/10mill glass wall. Lrg upper laundry rm. Fully dev down w/4th bdrm/den & 3 pce bath w/oversize tiled steam shower. Huge media & rec rm is wired for 7.1 sound & complete w/impressive wet bar. Large south rear deck. Walk to DT, parks or one of many eclectic bistros. MLS®C3647952

1 of 2 New 3 sty twnhms. Modern open plan. 9’ ceilings. 7.5” wide plank hrdwd flrs on main. Gourmet espresso kitch offers full height cabinets, quartz countertops w/eating bar, and Deluxe SS applics. Open adj dining rm w/large bright window. Lrg open living rm w/flush mount & garden door to sunny south facing deck. 2pc powder bath/laundry rm. Focal point espresso staircase w/carpeted treads and SS spindles. 3rd lvl w/2 spac bdrms, both with ensuites. Mstr ensuite w/quartz countertops, dual vanities, and tiled shower. 2nd bdrm w/lrg walk-in closet and 4 pc bath w/soaker tub. Ground flr boasts huge tiled entry, 3rd bdrm w/4pc ensuite. Designer lighting, quality Delta plumbing fixtures, extensive use of pot lights & much more. Lrg single att garg. Unfinished bsmt w/sep entrance from garage offers tons of storage. Low condo fees! Walk to 17 Ave. Mins to DT & all amenities! MLS®C3650185

DID YOU

KNOW? THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT HAS APPROVED DEMOLITION OF FOUR BUILDINGS ON THE INGLEWOOD SITE OF THE CALGARY BREWING AND MALTING CO., THE FIRST BREWERY IN ALBERTA.

The site opened as Calgary Brewing and Malting in 1893, and was founded by A.E. Cross, one of Calgary’s “Big Four.” In 1910, the complex added the industrial use of natural gas to its process, and introduced soft drinks and water into its lineup to survive Prohibition. It continued as a brewery until 1994 when Molson vacated the site. The site is owned by Matco Developments, which first applied for demolition work in 2009, but had to complete a Historic Resource Impact Assessment. With the Province’s approval, demolition will go on, though the developer has plans for retaining some of the buildings for a mixed-use retail offering.

$692,000 This home and acreage on 12 picturesque acres within 3 miles of Vulcan & on town water co-op is perfect for you! Home features gorgeous, craftsman quality woodwork. Open plan with living room, dining area and kitchen is great for entertaining. Vaulted ceiling completes with a floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace. This unique plan also offers a private retreat master bedroom, with ensuite and walk-in closet on its own level. Main floor has second bedroom, 3 pc bathroom, office and laundry room. Basement is fully developed with three more bedrooms, 3 pc bathroom, sitting area and built-in storage. A large recreation room completes this home - truly a wonderful place to make memories with your family! The 40’X70’ insulated shop with high door and concrete floor is every man’s dream! Attached to the shop is an insulated heated 32’X64’barn. Two animal shelters with numerous corrals are well-designed with low maintenance steel pipe fencing. This property truly offers the best of both worlds. Call today to view. MLS® C3640282

Esther Leung 403.485.1475

CONDOS FEATURE

CHOICE

feb 13 to feb 19 2015 |

Rise in listings adds options to condo market

SITUATION

CODY STUART

managing editor

algary’s housing market was a welcome sight to many new homebuyers in January, particularly those dipping their toes into the attached and apartment sectors. Citywide listings in the categories ballooned by 38 and 52 per cent, respectively, in January compared to the same period last year. Sales, meanwhile, declined by as much as 43 per cent – creating, when combined with an increase in listings, an influx of inventory and thus more options for would-be buyers. “Attached is defined by CREB® as a property attached to another property in any form without internal hallways.

“TOP FLOOR IN VARSITY VILLAS” WITH A PRIVATE COVERED BALCONY FACING A “TRANQUIL TREED GREEN AREA!” Prime location across from Market Mall! Extra large master bedroom with walk-in closet! Spacious living room featuring a corner gas fireplace! Insuite laundry plus separate storage room! Nice kitchen area with an opening to the dining area! Secure building with elevator accessing all levels! This large 2 bedroom unit is conveniently located steps to public transit, Market Mall Medical Centre, close to U of C, LRT, Children’s & Foothills Hospitals & all the amenities. MLS®C3642999

$224,900

Ernie De Champlain 403-861-3596

SPACIOUS MLS# C3651221

MLS# C3651247

Discovery Ridge $435,000

Harvest Hills

Gorgeous Condo in the Wedgewoods of Discovery Ridge. This Beautifully decorated condo offers 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms with balcony overlooking a stunning view. Features 9’ ceilings, upgraded kitchen with SS appliances, raised breakfast bar, upgraded lighting & dining area. Bright living room with large windows for natural light. Balcony to BBQ with a spectacular view. Spacious master bedroom with a beautiful 4 piece en-suite. Spacious 2nd bedroom with full bath + laundry room with storage. One titled parking stall in UG heated parkade. This property offers walking paths, tennis courts, and kids parks as well as next to outdoor skating arena.

#1 310 12 AV NE

Beautiful spacious 2 Bedroom and 2 Full Bath condo. Ideal CORNER UNIT location on the main floor with private side access door. Very CLEAN and well maintained OPEN CONCEPT floor plan with beautiful floors. Bright modern kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances. Spacious entrance and closet space for guests as well as insuite laundry & spacious storage room. Spacious Master Bedroom offers a walk through his & her closet and 4 pc ensuite. Excellent location close to shopping, schools, playground, public transit, Stoney & Beddington Trail, Country Hills Blvd, Airport, Cardel Place and future North Central LRT. A must see.

#2 312 12 AV NE

WHAT A VIEW FROM THE 17th FLOOR! $359,900 MLS®C3647873

Facing onto the bow river valley! With floor to ceiling windows, too! This luxury condo would provide for a fantastic lifestyle, ideal for discriminating young professionals! Enjoy a walk on the plentiful adjacent trails along the river and in Edworthy Park or discover the excellent facilities in the attached riverside club: indoor golf, salt water swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, indoor tennis, and full fitness equipment (offered at a discount to owners in riverside towers). This building has been very well managed and maintained with recent improvements to the main entry, lobby & common areas, elevators, boilers, roof, and exterior brick facing, still leaving a healthy reserve fund. For security: 24 hour concierge service and convenient underground parking! Other features include in-suite laundry facilities, car wash bay in parking garage, & separate lockable storage. Superbly located just a few minutes from downtown, Foothills & Children’s Hospitals, Market Mall.

$645,750

$609,000

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3 Bedrooms SS Appliances Maple Hardwood Floors Fully Developed Basement

2 Bedrooms SS Appliances Maple Hardwood Floors

MLS®C3643692

MLS®C3643689

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$294,900

OPEN CONCEPTS NICK SEDRAK 403-998-8733 RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW #222, 4625 VARSITY DRIVE N.W.

Crescent Heights Two available 2-storey townhomes in popular Crescent Heights, close to Downtown, public transportation and shopping. Open main floor plan, 9’ ceilings, maple hardwood floors, large kitchen offers granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Open adjacent dining room and great room. Second floor includes 2 spacious bedrooms, walk-in closets and ensuites. #1 310 features a fully finished basement including full bath, media room and bedroom. #2 312 contains an unfinished basement waiting for your future development. Landscaping included as well as single detached garage. A Must See! Don’t miss out, book your showing today. Please note the units have not been registered with land titles, builder plans used for floor area.

All you need to do is move in!

Peter Ferraro 403.540.4361

CONDOS FEATURE

feb 13 to feb 19 2015

Apartments are classified as those that are attached to another property via internal hallways. Condominiums can fall into both categories. Benchmark prices for both categories, meanwhile, recorded slight month-over-month price declines. The attached sector remained stable at $356,000 from $356,200 in December, yet was still up 7.5 per cent from $331,100 in January 2014. Benchmark prices in the apartment sector fell to $298,700 from $300,400, yet increased more than six per cent year over year from $280,800. In addition to more choices and improved affordability, homebuyers were presented with some surprise news from the Bank of Canada when it lowered its overnight lending rate from one to 0.75 per cent. Some banks, as a result, have since dropped their five-year fixed rate to as low as 2.84 per cent. In a recent survey from BMO, 16 per cent of respondents indicated the recent decrease in interest rates will allow them to afford a home sooner than anticipated. “With proper financial planning, a decrease in interest rates can mean paying down existing debt – such as a mortgage – sooner than planned,

which can have a positive long-term impact on Canadian households,” said Martin Nel, vice-president of Personal Banking Products for BMO. “That said, rates will not stay low forever, so it’s important that Canadians be realistic in terms of what they can afford down the road when interest rates eventually rise.” In the survey, more than one-third of Canadians (36 per cent) felt lower interest rates would have a positive impact on their overall financial situation. Added inventory, combined with low-interest rates and stable prices, has some new homeowners in Calgary also considering entering the investment property market. Jordan Meloche and finacee Ashley Hopkins recently purchased an apartment-style condo in the northeast community of SkyView Ranch. Meloche said while they don’t plan on renting out their new pad in the immediate future, they are considering it down the road. “We’re getting married, so I could see starting a family in the next few years,” he said. “So it’s somewhere we would fit and be comfortable, as well as somewhere we could kind of make an investment other than just by buying a house. Whether it’s renting our property out after, or with it being new and the land out there developing, we could sell for a profit later on down the road.”

CALGARY ATTACHED TOTAL NEW LISTINGS

YTD JANUARY

900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 YTD 2005

YTD 2006

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CALGARY APARTMENT TOTAL NEW LISTINGS

YTD JANUARY

1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0

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Source: CREB®

CODY STUART, Managing Editor

INVESTING, DOWNSIZING, BUYING FOR THE FIRST TIME!? PREMIUM SERVICE, PROVEN RESULTS

Rocky Ridge Ranch $309,500 Immaculate 2 bedroom condo with 2 baths, facing east with large balcony, Open plan with birch cabinets in kitchen, granite counters, ceramic tile flooring and carpet including a breakfast bar. Master has 4 piece ensuite and a walk-in closet, heated parking and a storage locker. Social room with full kitchen and outdoor patio. Workout room and theater room. Walk to LRT and ride in comfort to work. Immediate possession. MLS#C3643978

Altadore River Park $668,700

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403-542-9501

Rocky Ridge - #111 500 Rocky Vista Garden NW Altadore - #2 3716 16 Street SW

ROYAL LEPAGE SOLUTIONS 16, 11625 ELBOW DRIVE S.W.

Exceptional luxury townhouse in the heart of Altadore. Efficient open floor plan with high end finishings throughout. Main floor features 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, custom wood built-ins and walkout to a private deck with fenced yard. Gorgeous kitchen with quartz counters and dark custom rift cut cabinets. The upper level hosts lg bedrooms including a master with lg walk-in closet and en-suite with granite counters with dual sinks, lg tiled shower and skylight. Large 2nd bedroom includes a 4 pc en-suite. The basement features 9’ ceilings with a lg family room, 3rd bedroom and 3 pc bath. Other features include a detached garage, ceiling speakers, solid core doors, tankless water heating system. MLS#C3647633

#13 250 Rocky Ridge Dr NW Private gated community – Bareland Condo $489,000 MLS®C3651584

$164,900 ACADIA MLS®C3648204 This spotless 1 bdrm condo is a great place to call home and is less than paying rent! A new bath fitter tub surround and low flush toilet have been installed in the 4 pc bath. The cute and functional kitchen has ceramic tile floors and lots of white cabinetry. There are 3 storage closets in the home, including a huge storage room at the front entry. In the mstr bdrm you’ll find a wall to wall closet, you won’t be disappointed! The living room is quite spacious and sunny, with sliding patio doors to the huge deck, which doubles as an extra living space in the warm weather. Laundry is found on the main floor. Parking space is #18 on the north side of the condo. This is a 25+ building, 20% down, absolutely spotless and well maintained. Cats are allowed, no dogs.

$239,900 WESTGATE MLS®C3642449

$469,000 RENFREW MLS®C3649912

This sunny and upgraded 2 bdrm suite is move in ready! No need for reno’s. Tasteful and modern updates include: kitchen and bath countertops, backsplash, sinks, lighting, lino and laminate wood flooring plus fresh paint throughout! The mstr has a cheater door through the walk-in closet to the bath. The balcony is private with beautiful mature evergreens and trees out front and faces south. Insuite storage. Covered parking stall #46 at rear of building. Brand new laundry facilities on same floor and the gym is now being renovated. Convenient New West LRT only 1 block away, super easy access to transit, WestHills shopping! Pets w/ board approval. Tenant was paying $1350 month. Vacant, quick and easy possession available.

This Impeccable 2-storey attached home shows ‘Almost Brand New’! Located at the front of a 4 unit complex. It has a sunny south balcony and deck! The mn flr offers hdwd flrs and cozy corner FP in the LR, granite counters, large pantry, spacious eating area in the kitchen, all freshly painted! Mstr bdrm w/ huge walk-in, balcony w/glass garden doors, and the ensuite w/ soaker tub and stand-alone shower. The upper floor has a convenient laundry rm, 2nd bdrm and 4 piece bath. The dev bsmt has a large FR currently being used as an exercise rm, complete w/rubber flooring. High efficiency furnace/H2O tank/ storage and rough in for a bath and vacuum. A rear 4 car garage offers 1 stall per unit. There’s also U/G Sprinklers! Situated in a prime location, walking distance to DT.

ELIZABETH MORGAN This immaculate, 3 bed 3 bath home has over 2250 sq.ft. of dev. living space, a grand entrance, spacious open plan, 9’ ceilings & walls of windows that flood the principal rooms with natural light. The open plan Kitchen/ Great Room with gleaming hardwood floors, center island, eating area & gas fireplace is ideal for relaxing & entertaining & compliments the Formal Living/Dining room & private Office perfectly. The master suite with views over the park & mountains has huge walk-in closet & 5-piece ensuite. The private fenced yard backs onto a green space with mature trees & shrubs. Enjoy BBQ’s on the deck or sit on the sunny front porch. Live “Maintenance Free” with exterior/landscaping/roof/snow removal/ security provided. Rocky Ridge Ranch with lake, club house & amenities, combine to offer you a very unique lifestyle!

KC Moriarity 403.815.4996

Erin Woods

Brentwood

10 220 Erin Mount CR SE

1011 3820 Brentwood RD NW

$234,900

This remarkably renovated 2 Storey, 3 bedroom, 1 and half bathroom home has been meticulously updated with laminate throughout the main floor, new carpet from stairs and including all 3 bedrooms, generous sized master bedroom. New paint throughout, New Lighting, BRAND NEW KITCHEN. Updated bathroom counters, Roof, windows, doors, and siding were all replaced in(2009). Basement is 75% finished with a good size family room, plus a storage room. Back door leads to a private patio with new deck and maintenance free Astroturf yard that backs onto a green space. 2 parking Stalls. Close to many schools, playgrounds and amenities. Quick 10 minute commute to downtown. MLS®C3648271

$389,900

Location! Location! Location makes it a perfect hub for walkers and cyclists. This gorgeous 2bed, 2bath, is fully loaded with all the upgrades you deserve. Unit has stunning hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, L-shaped kitchen w/granite counters and SS appliances, in-suite laundry, in unit furnace and A/C. Floor to ceiling windows allowing tons of natural light with amazing views, bedrooms are on opposite ends, the floor plan brilliantly utilizes every square inch. Titled UG heated parking, storage in an enclosed room, bike lockers, fitness, meeting room & heated visitor parking. Building is conveniently located next to the Brentwood LRT Station. Shopping, pubs & Malls. Minutes away from SAIT, downtown, U of C, hospitals and McMahon Stadium. MLS®C3649093

403-615-6923

$749,900

Nestled at the edge of the hustle and bustle of downtown Calgary sits a quiet street in the community of Erlton. With all the amenities of Mission, Cliff Bungalow, 17th Ave, East Village, and downtown close by, your favourite trendy shops and bistros are just a relaxing stroll away. Your inner sanctuary awaits with open concept gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors, cozy fireplace, and adjacent private deck to entertain guests with a glass of wine after a long day at the office. Atop the second floor bedrooms and bathroom sits your master suite, complete with French doors leading to your private balcony and a full ensuite bath with jetted tub. Beneath your main floor is an abundance of storage, half bath, and a double attached garage large enough for projects you’ve been waiting to start but haven’t had the space. These executive brownstone townhouses in the River Run complex do not last long. MLS®C3648346

CHERYL TRASK 587.227.7180 CHERYLTRASK.CA

Sylvia Solis - Marasco 403.540.2700

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MaxWell Canyon Creek

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feb 13 to feb 19 2015