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Leisurely lifestyle awaits A luxurious lakeside lifestyle takes root in The Slopes of Sylvan Lake
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The work continues AARC changes lives for the better, one family at a time
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Fans of interior design rejoice with variety of wallpaper choices
SHOW HOME PROFILES
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Move on up
Brookfield Residential’s move-up homes in Symons Gate inspires
20 Amazing versatility
Vesta introduces the next generation of duplexes in Cooper’s Crossing
COMMUNITY PROFILE
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32 Stepping up
Stairway designs have a way of elevating the look of the home
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39 Bucking the trend
Calgary housing starts jump in June
26 Legacy ascending
New southeast community has more choices to offer
45 Around Town 46 Hope at Large
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28 The ladies take charge
Peanut Butter classic marks 12th year of helping women in need
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A Sylvan Lake summer
These days, the magazine deadlines have been particularly unforgiving, so my family and I are spending most of our vacation days in the local area. I’m not complaining at all, at least we get to enjoy and experience a few of the local sights we haven’t been back to since we were new to the country – oh some 15 years now. One of the locales we haven’t visited in a while is Sylvan Lake, and we were just floored by the beautification efforts that the town had made. Today’s Sylvan Lake seems far from the Spring Breakers’ spot it’s been famous for in days past. Don’t get me wrong, it still has all the ingredients that have made it one of the most popular attractions in central Alberta, but it’s all been refined to a new level of family-friendly enjoyment. It makes for a more pleasant stroll now, even on a cloudy day that we were there. Yeah, that’s me by the rejuvenated Sylvan Lake prommenade in my Star Wars-E.T. mash-up shirt. Making Sylvan Lake even more attractive is the new residential development of the Slopes of Sylvan Lake going up on its eastern shore that will surely make the town the place for a permanent vacation. Belterra Land Company is turning this 50-acre lakeside land into the premiere residential development in town — if not the whole county. “The development is really a show piece not only for us, but also for Lacombe County — this is how we both want to see development move forward in the area,” Belterra’s Chirs Artibello tells us. Check out the cover feature in this issue to find out more about what they offer. Closer to home, we also check out Vesta Properties duplex models in Airdrie’s Cooper’s Crossing. The B.C.- based developer has certainly raised its game in coming up with the most modern looking design for this perennial housing favourite to make it look like one large estate home than two homes that share a wall. Brookfield Residential, meanwhile, sure are making the Symons Gate development in northwest Calgary truly attractive for young families with their new line of move-up homes. It’s the first time this renowned home builder has gone into this segment of the market and they sure make it seem like they’ve been doing it forever with the élan and functionality they exhibit. We also feature a couple of the charitable events that Source Media Group and our builder partners have been involved with in the past couple of months: the Peanut Butter Classic golf tournament and the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) gala and golf tourney, as well. We want to shine particular light on these two charities and commend them for the difference they are making in the lives of some of the community’s most vulnerable. Vacation or no, the wheels of the Calgary housing industry never stop rolling — although at a slower pace than in recent years, at least it’s still going forward — June’s numbers seem to bear this out, as Jim Zang explains in his Calgary housing starts news feature. Now more than ever, New Home Living is the most important tool you will have in your new home search. Have a good summer, everyone!
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WALLPAPER HAS HAD an interesting relationship with interior design. There was a time in the 1960s and ˇ70s when it was as ubiquitous as paint, then it fell out of favour as either being too simplistic and sometimes too garish. But with the advances in printing technology and the use of texture, wallpaper has slowly come back as a key element in making any room come alive. Many now use it as part of a feature wall to add depth and design to any room. Today’s wide and varied range of wallpaper designs presents new and creative way to make your walls come to life. NL
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A luxurious lakeside lifestyle takes root in The Slopes of Sylvan Lake
LEISURELY LIFESTYLE I f you haven’t been to Sylvan Lake lately, you’re in for a big surprise. This popular Central Alberta lake resort town has grown from a simple beachcomber hangout to a pristine, world-class attraction that makes the most of its idyllic surroundings. Now, it is also becoming the ideal place to live and raise your family or spend the time in your summer home in relaxing splendour. The Slopes of Sylvan Lake launches Phase 1 of the long-awaited residential development that will fulfill the enormous potential for a new lakeside lifestyle. This new 50-acre lakeside development on the eastern shores of Sylvan Lake is the first development under the 2010 Sylvan Lake Area Structure Plan (ASP), and it aligns with the public and county’s vision for an active and vibrant community. ‘Elevated Living’ is the perfect description for both the land and for the approach to development which emphasizes the areas undulating topography and ever-changing elevations. Paying attention to the natural surroundings underscores what they are trying to create here: a community that raises luxury living at Sylvan Lake to a higher standard. Respect for the natural environment remains paramount. “We’re in the watershed area of Sylvan Lake and our development takes all the measures to preserve the natural areas around it and minimize the environmental impact,” says Chris Artibello, president of Calgary-based Belterra Land Company, the developer behind the project. Belterra has set aside half of their land for shared green space to retain the natural wonder of this hillside location. The sloped topography of the land inspired the name of the community, he says. “It has quite a grade, so the hillside and estate lots have spectacular views of the lake.” Artibello explains that The Slopes of Sylvan Lake has taken pains to adhere to sustainable practices, including connecting to a municipal wastewater line — the first development in the area to do
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AWAITS so. They also built their own on-site water treatment system to service residents. This million-dollar system acts as a pressurized water and storage system providing full fire protection to residents. “The development is really a show piece not only for us, but also for Lacombe County — this is how we both want to see development move forward in the area,” says Artibello. We recognize our responsibility to the area’s ecology, which we are working to maintain not only for the enjoyment of our residents but for the general public as well.” The development will offer 49 home sites that feature a variety of housing styles — from upscale bungalow villas to single-family and custom-built estate homes. Lots range from 6,000 to 35,000 square-feet. Most are walk-out lots that offer owners enjoyment of the natural environment from their own backyard. “It’s an entirely new way of living in Sylvan Lake. For the first time, buyers have the opportunity to enjoy the amenities of an urban development in a rural setting,” says Artibello. On sale now is Phase One, which consists of sixteen Villas and home sites (0.15 acre/6,000 square-feet) and nine mid-size Hillside home sites (0.35 acre/15,000 square-feet). “Lots in Phase One are all serviced and ready to go,” he adds. Villa show homes are currently under construction and should be ready for viewing in the early fall. Walk-out Villas provide 2,600
square-feet of finished living space and start at $700,000. They feature modern interiors with 12foot ceilings, large decks and a double car garage. “We also offer some of the most exclusive lots for custom-built estate homes in the area with picture-perfect views that will range from $900,000 to $1.5 million,” Artibello says. Belterra is currently working with two builders, including Merchant Homes from Calgary and Bowood Homes from Red Deer. The community is well located, close to amenities and a three-minute walk to the lake. It also features over two kilometres of trails surrounding four central ponds, and a four season amenity area. For those wanting to launch their boats, the Sylvan Lake Pier is less than a seven-minute drive and the boat launch at Sunbreaker Cove is approximately 11 minutes away. The first thing most people notice is the Town’s unhurried, easygoing character. Most folks will tell you that this laidback, fun-loving attitude is among the most powerful draws of this lakeside paradise. “It really is time to discover Sylvan Lake all over again”, says Artibello. “With The Slopes, we have created an inspiring community of uncom-
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COMMUNITY: The Slopes of Sylvan Lake DEVELOPER: Belterra Land Company STYLE OF HOMES: Villas, Single Family and Estate Homes BUILDERS: Merchant Homes, Bowood Homes PRICE: Homesites start at $300,000 DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2 drive West on Highway 11a to Highway 20 then North to Township Road 392. Turn left on 392 and follow the new road down to the entrance to The Slopes of Sylvan Lake. HOURS: Weekends from 12 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Call: 403.214.1380
Register or for more information visit www.theslopessylvanlake.com
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Brookfield Residential’s move-up homes in Symons Gate inspires
MOVE ON UP n WRITTEN BY
Pepper Rodriguez
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG children, or couples thinking about raising a family finally have a community they can call their very own in Brookfield Residential’s new Symons Gate, a community that’s devoted to this significant segment of the market. Symons Gate does, in fact, represent a lot of firsts for Brookfield Residential — the developer and one of the three home builders in the community. This is the first time they are going into the single-family move-up homes market — fully 55 per cent of the community is devoted to such home — and this will also mark the first time that they have a neighbourhood in the northwest in two decades. “Symons Gate marks the first time Brookfield Residential has been back in northwest for a long time, and its also the first time that we’re doing what I’d like to call a boutique community,” says Trent Edwards, Chief Operating Officer, Alberta at Brookfield Residential. “It’s relatively smaller compared to our other developments like McKenzie Towne, Cranston and Auburn Bay, but response has been overwhelming and we think of it as a vote of confidence for the products we offer.” Brookfield Residential offers four brand new move-up home models in this 74-acre development just off Symons Valley Road N.W. “I think we
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were able to perfectly illustrate the family-friendly character of Symons Gate with their functionality and style,” says Ashley Carcasole, Business Development Manager at Brookfield Residential. “Our homes certainly capture the pioneering spirit in a modern prairie setting that today’s families will certainly find appealing.” Their two recently opened show homes here — The Hudson and The Stockton — proves that with the practical flow of their open floor plans, stylish finish and affordability. Carcasole says new families and young couples have so far been the majority of buyers for Brookfield Residential in Symons Gate, though downsizers have also been keen on these front-attached garage homes ranging in size from 2,020 to 2,504 square-feet.
Brookfield Residential n show home profile OPPOSITE PAGE The charm of this 2,153-square-foot home is immediately apparent in the sunny living room, as its oversized windows, stately fireplace and stylish hardwood floor give it that sheen of urban chic.
LEFT TOP The curb appeal of The Hudson cannot be overstated, as the pretty Prairie Craftsman elevation blends well in the Modern Prairie setting of Symons Gate. The veranda accessed from the second-level great room extends the full width of the home and is a prime vantage point to soak in the natural beauty of the surroundings.
LEFT MIDDLE Making this show home all the more memorable is a custom slide in the second-level great room. “It’s not a standard feature, but it really gives visitors something to remember it by, and also serves well as a place where the kids can play while their parents go through the paperwork in the sales centre,” Carcasole says. The room’s 14-foot tall vaulted ceiling, however, comes standard in The Hudson.
LEFT BOTTOM The three-level split design of The Hudson has made it the outright hit of the community, and Carcasole says it is outselling all their other models by an 8-1 margin. “Its practical, open layout makes it great for entertaining, and The Hudson show home certainly does set a different level of expectations in Symons Gate.”
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BELOW The Stockton’s sitting area in the master bedroom flows naturally into the five-piece ensuite with soaker tub. It starts at $499,000. “We have six immediate possesion homes being built right now in the area for quick moveins,” Carcasole says. “And for a limited time, we are also offering $10,000 worth of upgrades to personalize your home in Symons Gate to fit your lifestyle.”
RIGHT The classy appeal of The Stockton comes immediately to fore in the welllit main floor living area. The stylishly transitional design — which blends traditional and modern elements — has been getting plenty of positive feedback. “It’s a very efficient plan with plenty of storage space that families need,” Carcasole says. “It also has a tech space in the kitchen, which really comes in handy these days.”
ABOVE An open-kitchen design, smart storage options, upper-floor laundry and plenty of room, make the 2,024-square-foot Stockton perfect for families. It has further options that can include a spice kitchen and pantry closet, which gives owners more options for storage.
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RIGHT The Stockton, at 2,024 square-feet, has the same stylish and sturdy Hardie board siding with plenty of stone accents that characterize homes in Symons Gate. The area is replete with amenities, not the least of which is the Symons Valley Ranch Farmer’s Market just down the street, and residents have quick and easy access through Stoney Trail and Beddington Trail. NL
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fast facts BUILDER: Brookfield Residential COMMUNITY: Symons Gate DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential STYLE: Move-up homes SIZE: The Hudson 2,153 sq. ft., The Stockton 2,024 sq. ft. PRICE: Starts from the $499,000s ADDRESS: 33 Sage Bluff Blvd. HOURS: Monday – Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., Fridays weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. DIRECTIONS: North on Symons Valley Rd. N.W., and left on Sage Bluff Blvd. WEBSITE: www.brookfieldresidntial.com
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Vesta introduces the next generation of duplexes in Cooper’s Crossing DUPLEX DESIGNS HAVE come a long way since the days when they were simply two mirror-image homes that shared a wall. These days, it’s difficult to pick out duplexes from single-family homes while driving down the street. And Vesta Properties line of duplex homes in Cooper’s Crossing has made this an even more challenging task. With their well-thought out exterior elevations, Vesta Properties has made their duplex models indistinguishable from the estate homes that predominate this prestigious new community in southwest Airdrie to bring a new level of sophistication to this home style. “The exterior presents itself as a single-family home, it blends in well with the streetscape of Cooper’s Crossing and people mistake it as one of the big estate homes in the area,” says Vesta Properties’ area sales manager, AJ van der Linden. The Vesta Collection Duplex Homes provide an affordable opportunity to live in Airdrie’s most desirable community without compromising space or quality, van der Linden says. There are two floor plans available ranging from 1,600 to 1,700 square-feet but there are eight stylish variations of elevations that add flavour to the Cooper’s Crossing streetscape. “Our show home has one of the friendliest looking frontages around with a front porch off the main level, and a second storey veranda accessed through the third bedroom,” van der Linden says. Each three-bedroom, or three-bedroom plus den home features three bathrooms, including a convenient main floor powder. Their duplexes also come with modern open concept design with gourmet island kitchen, separate laundry room, detached rear garage and private back yard. “This is just what all single-family homebuyers want at a more affordable price,” he adds.
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LEFT The wide-open floor plan of the interiors has made it very appealing to families. “It presents so well for entertaining, as well as a practical and functional space for young families. The nine-foot ceilings in the main floor is a standard and gives homeowners plenty of natural sunlight,” he says.
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RIGHT The fabulous top-level standard finishes that Vesta offers in each duplex model may be upgrades in most other homes, and include premium laminate flooring, granite countertops in kitchen and baths, and stainless steel appliances. Having the kitchen by the oversized window is just one of the perks of choosing the A Plan show home.
BELOW The masterful design of the master bedroom has made it a hit among buyers, who are looking for a spacious walk-in closet and an attached ensuite with double vanities, a soaker tub and a glass-encased shower. “We have everything on the checklist of most families,” van der Linden says. “Our prices are also within the budget of young families, downsizers and even singles. We do have models starting from $379,900 but majority of homes range in the $399,900s.”
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fast facts BUILDER: Vesta Properties COMMUNITY: Cooper’s Crossing, Airdrie STYLE: Three-bedroom duplexes with detached garage SIZE: 1,600 to 1,700 sq. ft. PRICE: Starts from around $379,900 ADDRESS: 1265 Coopers Dr. DIRECTIONS: North on Deerfoot Tr., west on Yankee Valley Blvd., left on 8th St. and follow the signs HOURS: 2 to 8 p.m. Mondays to Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays WEBSITE: www.vestacollection.com
BELOW The luxurious design of the attached ensuite of the master bedroom belies the design genius of Vesta’s duplexes. “Our party walls have above standard sound attenuation features already, but we take care that sleeping quarters are kept on the other side of each home just to give the extra assurance that your sleep will not be disturbed by any noise coming from the neighbour.” NL
LEFT One of the show home’s spare bedrooms comes with a veranda where you can survey the idyllic streetscape of Cooper’s Crossing. “It’s already one of the most popular communities in Airdrie, and with new schools and new commercial amenities opening soon in the neighbourhood, it’s becoming even more attractive to buyers,” he adds.
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LEGACY ASCENDING
New southeast community has more choices to offer
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W H E T H E R YO U A R E buying your first or last home, or something in between, Legacy, a new southeast community developed by WestCreek Developments, has a home built with you in mind. But it’s not just about the homes, says Jared Goldade, development manager at WestCreek Developments, it’s about the community as a whole, and what it offers to a wide variety of residents. In southern terms, it’s about the steak and sizzle. “We are building in our third year now in Legacy,” says Goldade. “In development, and selling homes, we have really tried to create a community that everybody is proud of, and everybody is proud to live in.” “There are great aspects for everybody. We have 300 acres of environmental reserve area, where you can walk through pathways, and enjoy this natural area,” he says. “The Pine Creek Valley, beautiful manicured parks where you can play soccer and football with your kids, playgrounds to go to with your children. Legacy is a community for everybody,” he adds. Located in Calgary’s deep south along the east side of Macleod Trail (Highway 2A), Legacy is a community surrounded by a variety of already-existing amenities too. The variety of stores, services and restaurants that is Shawnessy Towne Centre is less than 10 minutes away. The Gates of Walden is another option for dining, or perhaps getting some grocery shopping done on your way home, while Seton is also just down the street, and continues to grow with a variety of amenities. The new South Health Campus is another bonus to
It’s not just about the homes… it’s about the community as a whole, and what it offers to a wide variety of residents.
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living here, especially for health care workers employed at this world-class hospital complex. Of course amenity infrastructure isn’t limited to retail construction, when you’re developing a real people-focused community, there’s also factors like transportation, and education, to consider and Legacy checks these boxes too. Access to major roads is simple, with either Macleod, Deerfoot or Stoney Trails providing great north-south access to all the major east-west traffic corridors. As for future school sites, “We are excited to report that the Catholic School Board is going to be building a new high school in Legacy,” says Goldade, with construction to start as soon as winter of 2015, he says. Currently building in Phase 9, there will be a total of 38 phases in Legacy, and the estimated time for completion is about six to 10 years. “We have a great build-out rate, people have already moved into completed areas, and our parks and playgrounds are complete for residents to start enjoying Legacy,” says Goldade. There will be 3,500 multi-family homes and 3,500 single-family homes when this community is completed. Topping off the great location, the icing on the cake is the fantastic variety of homes and builders available in Legacy. From apartment-style four-storey condos and townhomes options, perfect for young professionals and couples; to a wide variety of single family homes — from starter homes for young families, to move-up homes for growing families, and estate homes on large lots for buyers looking for their forever dream home. Builders in Legacy read like a who’s who of the Calgary housing industry.
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FAST FACTS COMMUNITY: Legacy DEVELOPER WestCreek Developments BUILDERS Multi-family — Homes by Avi, Carlisle Group, Trico Communities, Brad Remington Homes, and Aldebaran Homes Semi-detached — Trico Homes and Creation by Shane Homes Single-family — Creation by Shane Homes, Innovations by Jayman, Stepper Custom Homes, Calbridge Homes, Sterling Homes, WestCreek Homes, Albi Homes, Trico Homes, and Morrison Homes PRICES: Multi-family from the low $170,000s; Single-family homes from the $380,000s DIRECTIONS: Head south on MacLeod Trail, turn left on 210th Ave S.E., and keep going until you see the entrance to Legacy HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays 12 to 5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.legacylife.ca
“Multi-family home builders for the elevation home series include Homes by Avi, Carlisle Group, Trico Communities, Brad Remington Homes, and Aldebaran Homes,” says Goldade. “Foundation home series that are semi-detached homes include the Trico Homes and Creations by Shane Homes. Our Cornerstone home series, that are laned homes, are built by Creations by Shane Homes, Innovations by Jayman, and Stepper Custom Homes.” “The Keystone home series are move-up homes, these homes are built by Stepper Custom Homes, Calbridge Homes, Sterling Homes, WestCreek Homes, and Trico Homes. There is also a Capstone Home Series that includes Albi Homes, Trico Homes, and Morrison Homes,” he adds. With such abundant variety of type of homes, and so many options within each type, not to mention a range of price points, Legacy is a community that truly offers something for every life stage and style — and the future potential of being able to stay in the community as your own wants and needs evolve. From condos starting in the low $170,000s, all the way up to $1 million-plus for estate homes, says Goldade, there really is a home that can fit any lifestyle and budget. Of course all of these great factors coming together in one community didn’t just happen by accident, as WestCreek Developments put a great deal of thought and time into the
plan for Legacy, says Goldade. “This is our flagship community. We have been working on it and designing since 2001,” he says. “We have been working with builders and consultants for almost 15 years, it is very important for us to build-out early, and it is important for us for people to see what they are buying into.” So far, what that looks like is a peaceful place, a setting in which there’s ample space to run and play, but also room for a variety of housing styles and even businesses. It’s a people-friendly place, designed to bring neighbours together, says Goldade. “Living here in Legacy, you’ll know what it’s like to live in a community.” NL
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The ladies take charge T FROM LEFT: Rhonda Halyn (Shane Homes), Lynn Fast (Shane Homes), Carol Oxtoby (Heritage Pointe Golf Course), Brenda Welygan (Shane Homes), Cal Wenzel (Shane Homes), Taylor Chartrand (Shane Homes), Donna Moore (CHBA – Calgary Region), Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk (7-time Canadian Long Drive Champion), Brenda Kasianiuk (Shane Homes)
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he peanut butter sandwich may be the most mundane lunch out there, but to the most vulnerable in society, the nourishment it provides can indeed be life saving. No one knows this better than the Peanut Butter Classic charity golf tournament, named after this most requested item at the Calgary Food Bank. The Peanut Butter Classic golf tournament is organized by a volunteer team of 13 women who are dedicated to help raise funds for charitable organizations such as Youville Residence Society of Alberta and are also passionate about providing the Calgary Food Bank with essential food. The 12th annual Peanut Butter Classic ladies-only golf tournament held on June 15 at the prestigious Heritage Pointe Golf Club raised approximately $200,000 this year alone which was primarily generated from corporate sponsorships and donations, bringing its total money raised for charitable organizations to over $1.3 million. Every player is also asked to bring a jar of peanut butter that is donated to the Calgary Food Bank, where it is one of the most requested items. “Since our inception we have presented over 7,515 jars of peanut butter to the Calgary Food Bank, in large part thanks
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Peanut Butter classic marks 12th year of helping women in need Pepper Rodriguez PHOTOS BY Soul Focus Photography n WRITTEN BY
to a donation of 3,876 jars of peanut butter from Skippy in 2014!” says Shane Homes’ Brenda Kasianiuk, one of the tournament organizers. Around 98 per cent of the funds raised at the charity golf tournament are given to charity. The recipient charity over the last few years has been Youville Residence Society of Alberta, a long-term recovery residence for women that operates in the Calgary area. Their mandate is to offer holistic recovery programming to a particularly vulnerable and challenged population of women, in some cases with their children, in a safe and loving environment. Heather Forsyth, chair and founder of the Peanut Butter Classic says, “Since our 2004 inception, we’ve worked to make a remarkable difference to the lives of local women. This year, in particular, we are helping the women who seek assistance from Youville — many who are challenged with mental illness and addiction. The environment that Youville provides supports learning life techniques that allow women to be a part of the community — a critical aspect of healing.” This year’s tournament included a complimentary golf clinic hosted by Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk, 7-time Canadian Long Drive Champion, a signature gift for each golfer, breakfast, a Spolumbos on-course lunch followed by an 18 hole Texas scramble tournament. It wrapped up with a delectable dinner, prizes for all, and a silent auction with a tempting selection of items. And to round it out nicely, Calgary Firefighters were on hand to lend support to the ladies and join in with the fun, as they have been since the tournaments inception.
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Shane Homes, a leading residential home builder constructing quality family homes in premier communities throughout Calgary and Airdrie for over 35 years, has been the major sponsor of the Peanut Butter Classic since 2010. And Shane Homes’ CEO/CVO Cal Wenzel announced at this year’s event that they are happy to remain as the presenting sponsor through to 2018. “In the past six years this tournament has grown to be one of the finest ladies charity golf tournaments in Alberta, thanks to the efforts of the committee and to the support of trades, suppliers, partners, and builders from our industry who have become large supporters of the Peanut Butter Classic. I would like to applaud everyone involved with this tournament,” Wenzel says. “Shane Homes has also become active supporters of the recipient charity during this period, Youville Recovery Residence for Women. Our staff donates their time and expertise to help Youville. We are also committed to help them with any other repairs, renovations, and maintenance which they may need.” Shane Wenzel, president of Shane Homes says, “We cannot derive an income from the community without giving something back to the community. It’s been bred into us by my parents, Cal and Edith, all these years and
we contribute as much as we can in a number of different ways.” Brian Beck, Board Chair of Youville Recovery Residence for Women, says they are “incredibly grateful” for all the help that the Peanut Butter Classic golf tournament has brought , not only in funds, but in the awareness to this particular societal ill. “Youville is so very grateful for the continuing support this year from presenting sponsor Shane Homes and the team of incredible volunteers who make the Peanut Butter Classic happen,” Beck says. “What I love best about this tournament is its great energy: the event always has a really fun mood, lighthearted even, and yet at the same time the organizing group does this only for the very sober reason of wanting to help. The idea of bringing women in Calgary together to make a difference came first, and then the fun followed but only because of the personalities involved,” he adds. “We simply couldn’t ask for better friends than Heather Forsyth and her Peanut Butter Classic team, and the steady and generous support of Shane Homes for both causes in support of women in Calgary is simply awesome. Their help and support has been instrumental to Youville being able to continue offering residential programming in Calgary to women seeking recovery.” Heather Forsyth, on behalf of The Peanut Butter Classic committee, would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the sponsors, golfers, prize donors and everyone involved with the tournament who helped make it such a success. If you are interested in sponsoring this premier ladies golf tournament in Calgary, golfing, or joining the Peanut Butter Classic Committee, please email peanutbutterclassic@shaw.ca NL
Peanut Butter Classic Committee 2015 FROM LEFT: Keoma Duce, Jennifer Wainwright, Traci Laliberte, Heather Forsyth, Trudi-Ann Webster, Cathy Spackman, Ann Logue, Rhonda Halyn, Ann Christopoulos, Jeaninne Zanewich, Janey Chupik, Brenda Kasianiuk BELOW: Heather Forsyth
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love it when ordinary, mundane things are touched by the realm of design; things you literally encounter every day and yet pay little attention to. Take stairs, for example: obviously a means of getting from Point A to Point B (sometimes grudgingly so, if there is no elevator) but architectural elements than can be — and are — so much more. Think of Dr. Frasier Crane’s Seattle apartment — would it really have seemed as cosmopolitan without those few steps up to the patio and piano? And Scarlett O’Hara’s final, fateful plea to Rhett wouldn’t have been nearly as dramatic had she run across the parlour of a one-level ranch rather than descending a sweeping staircase. Believe it or not, stairs are as subject to the whims of trend as much as any other aspects of home design, albeit at a much more measured pace. Often one of the first things you see in a house, they make a statement about what kind of space you’re entering: from modern to traditional and everything in-between. Kevin Halliday knows a lot about stairs and the “cases” that carry them. As founder of Calgary’s Spindle, Stairs & Railings he has intimate knowledge of both the inner strength and outer beauty of these function (and occasionally fabulous) features. He agrees that stairs and their component parts are often overlooked — but when people do pay attention the possibilities are endless. “With 3D printing as a tool at our disposal now, the only limit is your imagination when it comes to custom work,” Halliday says. His company has produced everything from seemingly invisible all-glass staircases to one that featured golf club spindles and portraits of noted golfers on each post for a devoted enthusiast of the sport. Although trends can be driven more by technology than taste now, that wasn’t always the case — and Halliday has seen many rise and fall. “It used to be 20 or 30 years ago wood spindles were posh — then we moved into iron, which is still popular — and acrylic was even a factor for a while but didn’t really catch on,” he says. “Glass has really taken off and that modern look is very
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popular with younger consumers, but generally only until kids come into the picture. Then the fingerprints and smears — and the maintenance associated with them — drive them nuts.” Whatever your taste, Halliday’s when it comes to the colours you advice is to figure out what works choose. Imagine an eggplant-dark best with both your lifestyle and railing and treads complemented the design of your home before by linen-toned risers and spindles. you begin — and also to work with Stunning. Or, take it to a deep and draan established supplier. “You’ll matic level by painting everything out in an almost-black want to manage the project with one company shade of indigo, set off with a chic and decidedly modern from start to finish,” he says. “From concept geometric runner carpet, anchored where tread meets rise and drawings through installation it’s always with gleaming nickel rods. better to tackle that in-house with profesStanton Carpet, available through flooring retailers such sionals who really know what they’re doing.” For those who are not starting from scratch, as Calgary’s own CDL Carpet and Floor Centre, offers a wide there certainly are options when it comes range of beautiful runners, from Persian-inspired traditional to personalizing stairways that are already motifs through the aforementioned geometrics. Even something in place. After all, there may be other de- as simple and earthy as sisal or seagrass can lend a note of sign-considered elements within your home beachy elegance to even the most landlocked of landlubber that just require visual support rather than abodes. Just be aware that materials such as these are less ‘competition’. Benjamin Moore’s website is a durable than their hard-wearing wool and synthetic brethren. great source for inspiration when it comes If you’d prefer a cleaner look but still want to add some to staircases (not to mention colour palettes interest, consider a decorative treatment for your risers. Exfor everywhere else) and Houzz offers such a ecuted in tile, laser-cut linoleum, custom vinyl decals or even dizzying array of images you’re sure to find paint, this is an easy way to create a charming effect in an oft-overlooked area. something that fits with your aesthetic. When it comes to staircases, the sky may not be the limit If you tend to skew traditional, as I do, the — and the second, third or even fourth storeys aren’t either. formula is fairly straightforward: light risSeize the opportunity to make a statement with your stairs ers and balusters (spindles) with dark treads and make your ascent into design heaven in style. Now get and balustrades (handrails). That’s not to say to steppin’! this classic look is boring, as options abound NL
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A subtle pattern on the runner plays perfectly with the curve of this dynamically laid-out staircase worthy of a role in a feature film. Sometimes all it takes is one dramatic gesture — as in this all-black railing — to make a staircase sing. A rich, tone-on-tone runner works beautifully in context with dark treads in this classically inspired scheme.
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he Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) changes lives. But they don’t do it alone. They do it with the support of thousands of people just like yourself. AARC is a not for profit organization, built on fundamental core values of helping each client recover from their addiction, and to equip each client with the life skills and knowledge to persevere when they complete the program. Fundraising is the main source of support that assists AARC to continue to provide their services, says Donna Edwards, Director of Development at AARC. “AARC’s funding needs are met through a combination of client fees, private and corporate donations and community events such as our Annual Gala Benefit Dinner and Golf Tournament,” she says. “Our philosophy at AARC is that we will not turn a client away because they are unable to pay the full cost of treatment.” “On average, 20–25 adolescents and their families graduate every year,” says Edwards, “and of that, over 90 per cent are subsidized. For AARC to continue providing this subsidy, financial support from the community is vital. Supporting these families through treatment saves lives and truly makes a difference,” she adds.
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Title sponsors – (L to R) Bruce Stuart, Jay Wilson, Bruce McBean, Lindsay Carson (Alberta Tubular Products)
“100 per cent of the funds raised at the tournament go toward offsetting treatment fees that include on-site one-on-one clinical counseling for clients and families, outside clinical consulting, recreation programs, meals and education”
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For example, AARC’s recent Annual Gala Benefit Dinner raised a net total of $815,000, and their upcoming annual Golf Tournament is hoping to raise another $150,000. And the best part: “100 per cent of the funds raised at the tournament go toward offsetting treatment fees that include on-site one-on-one clinical counseling for clients and families, outside clinical consulting, recreation programs, meals and education,” says Edwards. This year the Golf Tournament, officially dubbed the Tournament of Miracles, is being held at the Silvertip Golf Resort in Canmore on August 17. “The day begins with a full breakfast and then a 10 a.m. shotgun start,” she says. After 18 holes of golf, things wind up with a gourmet dinner, silent auction, graduate speaker, skill and team prize presentations. To date, says Edwards, there have been 547 graduates and more than 2,000 family members that have graduated from the AARC program. That’s 2,000 lives changed!
While the annual events do bring in money, they also bring much-needed awareness to the public about the seriousness of this ongoing issue, and help to initiate and continue a dialogue on adolescent addiction. “These events educate the community on the seriousness of adolescent addiction and provides individuals with information on how to get help, and AARC provides hope that there is a solution to adolescent addiction,” says Edwards. And that’s the big message to teens and their families — there is hope. “Teen addicts are everyone’s concern,” says Edwards. “They are this community’s children and therefore this community’s future. We have the power to help more of them recover and live clean and sober lives.” For more information about events or how to make a donation visit www.aarc.ab.ca or email events@aarc.ab.ca. NL
TOP LEFT TO RIGHT: The beautiful view at the Silvertip Golf Resort in Canmore. AARC volunteers. Randy Bergh (L) and Walter Relja (R).
BOTTOM LEFT: AARC 2014 Graduates BOTTOM RIGHT: AARC Board Chair, M. Ann McCaig and AARC Director of Development, Donna Edwards
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ousing starts might have been up month-to-month from May to June, but that’s not a trend experts predict will last long. Looking at monthly statistics only can be a bit of an optical illusion, however, as one or two big condo projects can skew the numbers. In fact, multi-unit housing starts in June reached the second highest monthly total since March 2008, with 1,316 units breaking ground. Despite the elevated level of multi-unit residences initiated last month, starts in this sector were still down 26 per cent from June 2014. Single-detached starts in June also declined from the same month a year earlier. A more representative picture of the state of the local housing market can be seen when looking at the year-to-date figures, which show 2015 down 28 per cent total from last year for the first six months of the year (January-June). See chart. “Total housing starts trended upward in June as multi-unit residential construction increased compared to last month,” says Richard Cho, CMHC’s Principal of Market Analysis for Calgary. “While the pace of total housing starts rose in June, this trend is not expected to persist throughout the year. Increased supply of new homes, coupled with weakened demand, will moderate new home construction,” adds Cho. The statistics also showed the downtown area as the sector with the most starts in June 2015, with 229, again boistered by multi-family development. As far the more traditional single-family markets, the Northwest again saw the bulk of the action, although significantly less than last year at this time. See chart. CMHC stats also show the average price of a new single detached home to be about $767,046, up from $607,889 in 2014. Prices are highest in the southwest, with an area average of well over $1 million. See chart. NL
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Brookfield Residential Riverstone of Cranston page 15
Mattamy Homes Southwinds page 48
CHBA page 44
Melcor The Shores page 31
Genesis Land Canals Landing page 9
Resolve page 14
Genesis Land Pier 11 page 7
United Communities Drake Landing page 30
Genstar Walden page 42
United Communities Nolan Hill page 2
Hopewell page 47
United Communities The Ranch page 38
Hopewell Mahogany page 34
Vesta Properties page 4
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Auburn Bay celebrates 10th year THE “COTTAGE LIFESTYLE” turns 10 in Calgary, as Auburn Bay celebrates with a community party to kick off summer. The School’s Out party also marked the opening of eight new show homes in this lake community in southeast Calgary. New show homes from Albi Homes, Cedarglen Homes, Jayman MasterBUILT, Morrison Homes and Brookfield Residential opened to the public during the June 27 celebrations, which also saw multi-family developers getting in on the action with Cardel Lifestyles’ Auburn Walk and Avi Urban’s Canoe holding their won family-friendly events. “This event is about showcasing this serene community and enjoying the beginning of summer vacation in Calgary,” says Jason Palacsko, Vice President Calgary Communities for Brookfield Residential. “We are celebrating 10 years in Auburn Bay this year, and it has become the perfect community to celebrate the summer lifestyle.” Auburn Bay features a 43 acre freshwater lake, 13 acre beach and park, Auburn House (a 16,000-square-foot private contemporary resident’s club), access to major routes including the ring road and Deerfoot Trail, and close proximity to the South Health Campus, Seton shops and services, as well as local schools, shops, and restaurants. When complete, Auburn Bay will house upwards of 17,000 residents. Builder partners include Jayman MasterBUILT, Morrison Homes, Cedarglen Homes, Cardel Homes, Baywest Homes, Albi Homes, Home by Avi, Stonecroft and Brookfield Residential. Homes in Auburn Bay have a unique look and feel, show casing cottage living in the city.
Melcor, Sunset Ridge builders come to rescue of fire victims MELCOR TOGETHER WITH its Sunset Ridge Builder group, has initiated a fire relief trust fund for the victims of an early morning house fire on June 22nd, 2015. The fire resulted in heavy damage to four homes on Sunrise View in Cochrane and displaced four families. “As integral members of our community, our builder group felt compelled to respond to the crisis in some way or another. Many residents in the community have responded with compassion and concern and there have already been efforts from neighbours to lend a helping hand. It’s very reassuring to see a community come together this way in difficult times,” said Catharina Mendonca, Marketing Manager for Melcor. “Our hearts go out to the four families affected by the fire. We are all part of the beautiful community of Sunset Ridge and coming together to help our neighbors in need is what we do,” added Sam Attia, General Manager for Landmark Homes. Melcor in partnership with Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, JaymanBuilt, and Landmark Homes have kick started the fund with $7,000. An account has been opened into which donations can be made at any TD Bank. The fund name is In Trust For Victims of the Sunset Ridge Fire. Funds raised will be evenly distributed among the four families.
Sabal becomes Hopewell Residential AWARD-WINNING HOME builder Sabal Homes is retiring its name, and will officially become known as Hopewell Residential as of August 15, 2015. Sabal Homes and Hopewell Residential Communities operated as separate companies within the Hopewell Group of Companies until 2013, when the organizations unified as one, new company called Hopewell Residential. According to Scott Hamilton, Hopewell Residential’s Director, Marketing & Communications, Sabal Homes’ name change is a natural evolution for one of Alberta’s favourite home builders. “Over more than 20 years, Sabal Homes has represented a dedication to style and success, and has prided itself on creating lasting relationships with both its homeowners and its valued partners in business,” Hamilton says. “With this momentous step, we are honouring our commitment to innovation, adaptability and productivity — and while our name has changed, our commitment to great design, attainability, craftsmanship and customer service has not.” The name change for the company’s building division marks a significant step forward in the evolution of Hopewell Residential, and speaks to the company’s dedication to simplifying the home-buying process, while ensuring it remains enjoyable, exciting, and streamlined from community selection, to move-in day. Sabal Homes will officially become Hopewell Residential in all aspects as of August 15, 2015. While the website address will become hopewellresidential.com, company staff and the board of directors will remain in place. The company will continue to offer condos, townhomes, side-by-side homes, laned homes, and attached-garage homes in the best new communities across Alberta, including Hopewell communities such as Mahogany, Canada’s Community of the Year, along with Copperfield, Calgary; Heron Pointe at Reunion, Airdrie; and Secord, Edmonton. NL
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HITTING MS HARD Jayman Group lends hand in fight against multiple sclerosis LANCE BOUMA PROBABLY wasn’t keeping a tally of the number of times he crunched opposition skaters into the boards. And the tough-as-nails centre for the Calgary Flames probably also didn’t know he was leading the team fight against a debilitating disease every time he stepped into a different-coloured jersey with all of his 210-pound frame. Official regular-season stats show that the 25-year-old Provost native leveled opposing players a team-leading 264 times. The story is probably much the same for Lethbridge-born left winger Rob Klinkhammer of the Edmonton Oilers who used his 220-pound bulk to put down Oiler opposition 236 times. Fact is, they are teammates in the ongoing fight against multiple sclerosis — as is every player on both teams. For every body check doled out by the teams, the Jayman Group of Companies contributes $100 to the Hitting Hard for MS campaign. This year, the body check count led to a total of $376,200 being raised. “We wanted to show our commitment as a business, but also as a family,” says Jayman chair, Jay Westman. “It’s our way of bringing more awareness to multiple sclerosis.” Fighting MS by raising funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has always been an important and personal cause for the veteran house building company and the Westman family. Three generations of Westmans have been impacted by neurological or auto-immune disorders, as have friends and family of
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many Jayman employees. Diana Joseph, Westman’s sister and president of the Westman Charitable Foundation, is one who has been affected by MS, as was her mother and grandmother. Matter of fact, says Jay, the body checking charity idea was all hers. The majority of money raised from the campaign will stay in Alberta where more than 14,000 people are currently living with MS. Statistics show that more people are affected by MS per capita in Alberta than anywhere else in the world. “MS is Alberta’s disease,” says Nick Dehod, manager of marketing and communications for the Alberta and Northwest Territories division of the MS Society of Canada. “We are excited that Jayman and the Flames and Oilers have stepped up to be leaders in the fight to end MS.” But the homebuilding family’s commitment doesn’t end with the end of the hockey season. There is still much work to be done to assist researchers at the University of Calgary in studying the progression of MS. To this end, the Westman Charitable Foundation presented a $1-million gift to support the Multiple Sclerosis Translational Clinical Trials Research Program at the Cumming School of Medicine’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute so researchers will be able to investigate new treatment options for the rarest form of the disease. It’s part of the Westman foundation’s vision to improve Albertans’ health, education and shelter, says Joseph. “We are confident the work of researchers at the University of Calgary will
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discover new treatments for those with one of the most challenging forms of MS. These trials are going to make a tangible impact on those with MS,” she adds. About 100,000 Canadians have MS, an inflammatory neurological disorder that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Patients can experience any number of symptoms including weakness, tremor, pain, and loss of balance and memory. There are four disease courses in MS: relapsing-remitting MS, primary-progressive MS, secondary-progressive MS, and progressive-relapsing MSZ. Each of these diseases might be mild, moderate, or severe. NL
Marty Hope. For more than two decades Marty Hope has been reporting on the housing and development industry in Calgary, throughout Alberta, and across Canada. In March, he was presented with the Maple Leaf Award from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association which is given annually to a non-builder member in Canada for contributions to the industry.
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