Editor’s Note

CALGARY’S FESTIVE FALL

PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

EDITOR

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This fall has been unlike any other in Calgary. Not much snow and it’s the middle of November – I’ll take that. And the optimism comes not just from the mild weather. The election of the new municipal council seems to have brought positive vibes to the city too, and the Calgary Flames’ hot start has added to the new energy. But what may be the biggest part of the renewed optimism is the continued strength of the local new home market.

New communities are opening all over the city, new showhomes are being unveiled with fantastic new designs, and the crowds are back at the showhome parades! Calbridge Homes has captured much of this new energy and is currently enjoying a banner year in sales, and they are poised for even more success as they open new showhomes in a couple of new communities, with more on the way. Check out our cover feature on this well-regarded builder to find out just what they have in store.

A couple of property profiles are inside as well, spotlighting the latest showhomes from Excel Homes and the latest developments in Qualico Communities’ Painted Sky in Langdon. We also have a feature on Cochrane that lets us in on why more people are moving to this Western Heritage town just west of Calgary.

With the Holidays fast approaching, we also felt it was a great idea to have a feature on how we can celebrate the Season in a safe but spectacular way. We spoke with our friends at Designers Edge, and it just puts us in a more festive mood.

There is more to talk about in my Inside Calgary news column about where the latest showhome and community launches are happening. You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up-todate information on that.

See you in the showhomes.

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