Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
Property of the Week: A Five-Bedroom Home with a Walk-Out Basement
Where it is279 Hampstead Way N.W.Ā The designThis lovingly maintained home has an inviting layout across all its levels. A practical laundry/mudroom adds convenience for busy families, a cozy triple-sided gas fireplace adds elegance and comfort during colder months, and a patio adds more space for re
Best Wedding DJ/AV Service in Calgary
WinnerHi Tech ProductionsHi Tech Productions. Photo by Photographik.Hi Tech Productions started out as founder Daniel McNeilās part-time hobby in 1992. In 2008, McNeil left the corporate sector to pursue his passion for event production, and he now runs Hi Tech Productions with his wife, Monica McNe
Best Wedding Dry Cleaning/Preservation Services in Calgary
WinnerStephen CleanersStephen Cleaners. Photo by Amber Stephen.At Stephen Cleaners, āfamily businessā really does mean family business. Mark Stephen took over the business when his father, Jack Stephen, retired in the mid-1990s, and Markās wife and children have also worked at the company. Many of S
If You Miss Con Mi Taco, Then Youāll Love This New Calgary Taqueria
A variety of Masa Mamaās tacos and salsas served family style. Photo courtesy of Masa Mama.For years, Con Mi Taco was considered to be one of Calgaryās best spots for great tacos ā no small feat, especially for a pop-up restaurant. While the pop-up ended its run in 2023, Calgarians can now once agai
Real Calgary Weddings: Connie DeSousa & Keith Serreās Western Fairy-Tale Wedding
Their introduction was straight out of a Hallmark movie (or, more accurately, an episode of Melrose Place) ā a man and a woman reside in the same four-plex building; she in a front unit, he in a back unit. He had to walk past the front yard of her unit to get access to his. This is how Keith Serre,
Calgaryās Winter Wonders
From glowing glass domes to playful tactile pavilions, new public installations in Calgaryās downtown are set to dazzle residents and visitors alike. In partnership with Calgaryās winter festival Chinook Blast, the City has announced the Winter City Design Competition winners: Serenity Passage and D
Shaping a Greater Downtown
The City of Calgary is working to revitalize downtown and create a lively core for locals and visitors to enjoy. Over the years, the ways Calgarians experience downtown have changed, and thereās now a surplus of unused office space. The City is bringing new life to these vacant spaces by transformin
Did You Know Calgary Has a Bookstore Dedicated to Romance Novels?
Photo by Jared SychFaced with an increasingly girthy stack of options, bookish love-junkies have been riding a growing wave of romance-lit enthusiasm. While the industry has been thriving since the BrontĆ« sisters put female-centred goth on the bestseller list in the mid-1800s ā followed a century la
3 Upcoming Home & Interior Design Events in Calgary
The BSM x Sacred Air: Yin Movement + Sound Bath Wellness Event will take place at Black Sheep Mattress Co. Photo by Black Sheep Mattress Co.Unwind with yoga and a sound bath experience on a handcrafted mattressWhen: February 23Black Sheep Mattress Co. (BSM) has been creating locally handcrafted matt
Property of the Week: A Mount Pleasant Home Designed by an Award-Winning Design Firm
Photo by Ian Purchase.Ā Where it is517 28 Ave. N.W.Ā The designThis home was designed by award-winning local architectural, design and build firm Mercedes and Singh, also known as MASIV. The firm has worked on projects ranging from local restaurants to private homes, as well as collaborations on notab
Best Wedding Favours in Calgary
WinnerSnap Beauty Photo BoothPhoto by Liv Van DeurzenWhile working in the hospitality industry, Liv Van Deurzen witnessed many wedding celebrations and decided to offer a fresh take on photo booths to commemorate these special occassions. Snap Beauty Photo Booth offers a variety of different booths,
10 Things to Do in Calgary During the February Long Weekend
Try to snag a seat at the newly opened After EightLocal restaurant Eight is notoriously difficult to get into with only eight seats a night. But now, After Eight, the newly opened cocktail bar partner to Eight, gives you an extra chance to try one of chef Darren MacLeanās exclusive concepts. After E
Best Wedding Caterers in Calgary
WinnerDevour CateringPhoto by Jenn Roach and Kris HollyāHeartfelt hospitalityā is at the core of Devour Catering. In business for more than 25 years, the company offers both catering and full-service wedding planning services. Devourās catering options include fresh hors dāoeuvres, platters, eye-cat
5 Things Calgary Musician Chantal Vitalis Loves
Photo by Jared SychBest known as the lead guitarist and co-songwriter for the vintage rock ānā roll band The Lovebullies, Chantal Vitalis is as beloved for her smokinā guitar skills (Feist touted them at a recent Calgary show) as she is for her playful rapport onstage with her bandmates. Itās when s
Saskatoon & Region Home Buildersā Association Announce Top Achievements at the 33rd Annual Housing Excellence Awards Gala
SASKATOON, SK (FEB 10, 2025) ā The Saskatoon & Region Home Buildersā Association proudly announced the winners of the 33rd Annual Housing Excellence Awards at a sold-out gala event on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in the housing
Tropical Foods to Warm Your Soul This Winter
Photo by Jared SychWinter in Calgary can be downright miserable, and, by February, Iām ready to call it quits. My carās frozen solid, my toes are perpetually numb and every breath feels like Iām inhaling ice shards. The cold hits harder than the pain of not getting tickets to the Eras Tour.When wint
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What You Should Know About Flooring Maintenance Before Buying
There are several factors to consider when purchasing new floors, and the maintenance required for different types should not be overlooked.Ā āProper maintenance can be one of the most important things to consider when shopping for flooring,ā says Brody Haugrud, business director of CDL Flooring. āCe
Black History Month Events to Check Out in Calgary
Adetola āaloT of Poetryā Adedipe is performing at Studio Bellās If You Believe in Love: A Black History Month Celebration event. Photo by Esther Cho Photography.February is Black History Month, and several Calgary organizations and businesses are hosting events to celebrate Black culture, showcase l
10 Cool Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Calgary
No matter what your relationship status is, keeping Valentineās Day exciting can be a challenge. Shake things up this year with these fresh and unique ways to celebrate with friends or a partner.Ā Make a vintage Valentineās Day cardWhen: February 8Ditch the store-bought Valentineās Day card this year
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