4Rent – Alberta – March 1, 2024

Carolyn Porteous carolyn@mediaclassified.ca

780.984.4902

GROUP SALES MANAGER

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MANAGER CUSTOMER SALES & SERVICE

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PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER

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Use our colour coded regions to find the rental area you’re interested in. All our ads are organized by regions easily located by the matching colour tabs.

These areas include:

1–14751–125 Street

3 bdrms

2.5 baths

• Kitchen with island

• 6 Appliances

• Large private patio

• Upgraded cabinets

• Walk-in pantry

• Parks and walking trails

• On site management

• Modern townhome

• Includes two parking stalls

• Accept large pets upon approval

• Supermarkets and medical clinics nearby

• Unfinished basements (great for storage)

• Walking distance to public transportation

• Easy access to Anthony Henday Drive (Hwy 216)

*some restrictions apply dogs allowed on approval

780.328.7900

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4 ways to practise whole home safety

Practising whole home safety includes having proper protection against the threat of smoke, fire and carbon monoxide (CO). However, just over one in three Canadian residents who experienced a residential fire had a working smoke alarm in their home, according to Statistics Canada.

First Alert, a fire safety brand, shares the following safety tips to help you protect the moments that matter most with your family:

prepare a home emergency kit

Being prepared in case of an emergency includes having an emergency kit on hand. In addition to basic necessities such as a first-aid kit, water, a flashlight and medical supplies, make sure your kit includes batteries, a multi-tool, blankets and nonperishable food.

install and maintain your alarms

Proper smoke and CO alarm maintenance and replacement are essential to help keep your home and family protected. The National Fire

Protection Association recommends installing alarms on every level of your home, including the basement, and in every bedroom.

Test your alarms regularly by pressing the test button and waiting for the alarm to sound. Replace the batteries at least every six months, or make maintenance easier with a two-in-one smoke and CO alarm such as the First Alert 10-Year Battery Combination Alarm, which means you don’t have to replace the batteries or deal with late-night chirps for a decade.

equip your home with fire extinguishers

Beyond smoke and CO alarms, having fire extinguishers is an important element of home safety. Place fire

extinguishers on every level of your home, as well as in common spaces like the kitchen and garage. When selecting a fire extinguisher, look for devices designed to combat common household fires caused by wood products, grease and electricity.

create and practise a home escape plan

In the event of a home emergency like a fire, it’s important to have a home escape plan. Together with your family, identify two exits out of every room and designate a meeting spot outside of your home. Practise your plan at least twice a year to help ensure every family member remembers what to do. ■

9 affordable ways to eat for a greener future

As many of us experience both a high cost of living and growing effects of climate change, such as unseasonable temperatures or extreme weather events, it might be reassuring to know that some steps that save you money at the grocery store will also cut back on food waste.

With sustainability in mind, here are some core tips to help you buy, store and prepare food in a way that helps you, your community and the environment.

buying food: use your list

The age-old, wallet-friendly tip to make a list before grocery shopping helps you avoid buying more than you need. That can mean less food ends up rotting in the back of your fridge or going stale in your cupboards.

embrace imperfection

Many grocers sell “imperfect” looking fruits and vegetables, often at a discount. Think apples that don’t have a perfect peel, or carrots that are a little knobby. They are just as healthy, and you prevent them from going to landfill, while saving a few cents.

go exploring

Try one of the many apps or programs that aim to reduce food waste. They connect users with discounted foods from nearby grocers. You can try new foods without breaking the bank and divert good food from going to waste.

storing food: perishables up front

As a reminder to eat foods that will go bad first, place ones you’ve opened at the front of the fridge or pantry.

freezer advantage

If you’re not sure you’ll use something before it goes bad, freeze it to use later. Label it with the name of the food and date to remind yourself what it is and when you froze it.

label wisdom

Know that a best-before date is not an indicator of food safety, but about freshness, nutritional value and quality. You can buy and eat

foods after the best-before date has passed. However, foods that are likely to spoil should be stored properly, and they should be eaten as quickly as possible. For example, because of the potential for contamination, once a package of lunchmeat is open, for safety reasons, it should be consumed in three to five days. Use your judgment when deciding if food is still safe to eat. You can’t always tell by its smell or taste.

preparing food: cook fresh first

Try to use the most perishable items in your fridge or pantry, such as berries or spinach, before the hardier foods like apples, potatoes or carrots, which will last longer.

mix up leftovers

You can make leftovers more appetizing by turning them into something new, like quiche, stir-fries, soups or casseroles – all versatile meals that taste great with a mix of leftover vegetables and proteins.

make waste work

Some food waste is inevitable, but instead of just throwing it out, make use of the compost program in your community if there is one or start composting at home. You can save on fertilizer for your garden. If you’re already composting, try freezing waste to prevent odours and help the composting process along.

Find more information at canada. ca/eating-for-the-future.

www.newscanada.com ■

— News Canada

calgary area maps

Use our colour coded regions to find the rental area you’re interested in. All our ads are organized by regions easily located by the matching colour tabs.

Calgary NE

Calgary NW

Calgary Central

Calgary SE

Calgary SW

Out of Region

Canmore *map not to scale

Fireside Property Group

If you are looking for an experienced property management company that exceeds your expectations in Calgary, Alberta –look no further than Fireside Property Group. With a focus on providing superior, client-focused management services and a commitment to foster win/ win relationships between property owners and their residents, Fireside Property Group embraces and deploys the best practices and highest business standards in the property management industry.

and provides an exception high-quality rental experience.

Keith McMullen, BA, President

Fireside Property Group has rentals available that offer the perfect combination of accessibility and convenience, in conjunction with local amenities and services that you depend on. As a leader in the property management industry in Calgary, they create an unparalleled renting experience that places a focus on the needs of their tenants and creates a community that provides an excellent experience. Although headquartered in Calgary, Alberta – Fireside Property Group also has available rentals in Edmonton and Sudbury, Ontario.

The properties available to rent under their management team offer nothing but quality residential accommodations and a rental price point you will love. Well maintained and regularly updated, residents can be confident that will they will be renting with a company that knows and understands what they want and need most out of a rental property.

As a licensed Real Estate Broker, a former president of the Calgary Residential Rental Association, and with over 20 years of experience, Fireside Property Group is lead by the president, Keith McMullen, BA. President McMullen has created a company that identifies the needs of renters

President McMullen was formerly responsible for managing Prestigious Properties growing portfolio of multifamily assets in Western Canada. Before working at Prestigious Properties, Mr McMullen worked and managed for Gateway Property Management, Canada’s largest property management firm. As well as TransGlobe, Canada’s 3rd largest apartment building owner, and Realstar Management Limited, President McMullen carries an impressive level of understanding and knowledge surrounding the property management industry.

Renting an apartment is not just about a place to live – it is about your lifestyle. When you rent from Fireside Property Group in Calgary, you can feel confident that you have picked a company that keeps your needs in mind. With a focus on responsibility and reliability, their business is not just about providing apartments for rent – it is about the people who live in them and providing them with a premium rental experience unlike any other.

Are you on the hunt for your next perfect rental apartment? Choose a property management company that has built their business with you in mind – pick Fireside Property Group. ■

achieve moving zen

BY CHUCK RESNICK

Moving your worldly possessions involves a lot of organization, and if there’s one thing professional movers understand, it’s to expect the unexpected. In fact, that’s a major reason why many people choose to hand over the task of moving to companies that do this every day.

Some do-it-yourself moves go well; others end up unnecessarily stressful because those completing the work don’t anticipate potential glitches. Checklists are great, but every single move is different – and nothing beats experience for transferring household and other goods quickly, safely and efficiently.

For example, if you move in the winter and it’s a snowy, slushy day, how do you protect the floors from water or salt damage at both ends? What about getting large items around hard-tomanoeuvre corners without marking walls? What if someone gets hurt? Do you know how to pack delicate items such as lampshades and glassware to eliminate shifting and potential breakage during a long haul? What if the truck breaks down or gets into an accident halfway to your new home?

Professional movers have resources to draw upon to anticipate and/or handle any number of unexpected happenings. Training is a great preventative measure – when you shop for a mover, find out if and how the drivers and moving people are trained. Ask whether they have a “Plan B” in case of vehicle problems, and what you can do to be as prepared as possible when the packing/ moving begins.

As tempting as a D-I-Y move may be, think through the consequences. Are you prepared to deal with the possibility of friends or family mem-

bers not showing up on moving day due to illness or hurt themselves trying to move heavy items? Do you have a backup plan for extra items in case you misjudge the size of moving vehicle you need? What about plants? Hazardous liquids? Items such as chain saws and lawnmowers with gas or grease on them? Large items like ladders?

Of course, there are specialty items that require an unusual level of care – pianos, pool tables, grandfather clocks, artwork, antiques and the like. The money you think you’ll save by not hiring a professional mover may end up being spent on repairs if these large and valuable pieces are not handled correctly. Worse yet, irreplaceable items may be lost forever.

And have you thought through unpacking at the other end? On your first night there, you will need bedding, toiletries, towels and some kitchen items. Do you have a plan

that includes being able to find those things easily and quickly?

All of these considerations and more are covered in the training that Two Men and A Truck franchisees take part in at what we call Stick Men University in honour of the company logo. Among the many things they learn is how to maneuver, wrap, pack and load items from big-screen televisions to china cabinets filled with breakables.

If you do decide to move yourself, on the Two Men and A Truck website, we provide moving tips, a moving checklist and even special things to consider for extremely large items. Give some thought to what might happen along the way and make contingency plans. And be realistic – hiring a professional mover can offer tremendous peace-of-mind and is money well spent.

Visit twomen.ca to find a location near your rental home. ■

Chuck Resnick is vice-president, marketing and operations at Two Men and A Truck – Canada®

4 tips

Wto help you stick to your personal finance resolutions all year

as getting your personal finances organized one of your New Year’s resolutions? If so, here are four tips to help you hit your goal and stay on track.

create a budget

There’s a reason why every article you’ll ever read about better managing your personal finances says to create a budget: It’s the only way to accurately understand your financial situation. Simply put, a proper budget tallies all of your expenses and all of your income. You can make one yourself or use an online tool.

cut back on unnecessary expenses

Once you have a clearer picture of your reoccurring expenses, you’ll be able to see areas where you might be able to cut back. Do you still have a landline that only ever seems to receive telemarketing calls? It might be

time to cancel that. What about that list of streaming services and other subscriptions you aren’t really using? And while that other resolution is admirable – you know, the one where you make space for exercise in your regular routine – if you’re not actually going to the gym, you may want to look into other options to cut out that monthly fee, such as working out at home or going for daily walks.

plan for the unexpected

Sometimes spending money is a wise investment. Take insurance, for example. Vacationing is wonderful. But if you get sick or have an accident abroad and you don’t have travel coverage, you could face financial ruin. Similarly, health and life insurance are relatively small monthly investments that help protect your family in the event of illness, or worse.

“Insurance helps to provide a financial cushion for unexpected life expenses,” says Cathy Preston, vice-

president of individual markets at RBC Insurance. “Having that safety net gives peace of mind, especially during an emergency or a difficult time when finances should be the last thing on your mind.”

revisit your insurance policies

Speaking of insurance, it’s a good idea to periodically review your various policies to make sure you’re properly covered. But also check to make sure you aren’t overpaying or paying for coverage you no longer need. If your job, for example, allows you to work mostly or entirely from home, you may be able to lower payments on your car insurance. Lower premiums may be available with some policies if you pay the full annual amount upfront, rather than making monthly payments.

Find more information or to speak with an advisor, at rbcinsurance. com/insurance-on-budget. ■

— News Canada

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4915-35TH AVE. SW

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