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The Best Winter Sports to Play in CalgaryWhen the cold of the winter sets in, there’s nothing better to warm yourself up than bundling up, going out in the snow, and working up a sweat in the snow. From skiing to bobsleigh, there’s sure to be some winter sport in Calgary to pique your interest this winter.

Dog Sledding in Calgary! Have You Tried It?

Experience a true Canadian adventure with a dog sledding team this winter! There’s a company in Canmore named Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours Inc. that offers sledding for both young and old. You'll have your choice of overnight, moonlight, short and long tours.

The tour begins with an introduction to the sport of dog sledding and some instructions to follow. The instructors are friendly and ready to answer any and all of the questions you

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Selling Your Home SuccessfullySelling a home is a process with many steps. From staging to marketing, there are many opportunities for sellers to misstep and compromise the sale of their home. Consider the following tips, steps, and advice to ensure a successful home sale.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

View Your Home Sale as a Business Proposition

When you first decide to sell your home you'll be calling in a real estate agent. Not only will he recommend a selling price but he may also suggest getting rid of a lot of the clutter in your home. This may also include furniture. The reasoning behind this is quite simple. The less clutter and distractions that you

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Buying a Home With KidsA National Homebuying Survey was released recently and stated that those moving to and living in Alberta put a high priority on family. Choosing a new home is a very important decision. The right neighbourhood can lead to the right schools and the right activities. Here are a few of the highlights from the survey.

  • Albertans ranked as the most "family-oriented" when choosing a new home and community
  • 25% of all Canadians want a home that's move-in ready
  • 19% of Albertans believe a family-friendly community is the top priority
  • Over 50% of Canadians are planning to move within the next five years

These are just a few of the stats, but they clearly show how important family is to many of the people living in Alberta. With such a high

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The Best Ski Slopes in Calgary, ABCalgarians are about to embark on the journey up the hills and mountains only to slide back down on two slabs of wood. Finding the best places for skiing will provide plenty of fun within Calgary. Here are some of the top choices throughout the area for your skiing and snowboarding.

Canada Olympic Park

This ski hill provides a great place for fun. It was used during the 1988 Olympic Games and provides a super pipe and so much more. This is the in-town choice for your skiing, but not the only choice in the Calgary area.

Nakiska

Another choice found about an hour from the city in Kananaskis County is Nakaska. This ski hill provides many slopes and lodges for your needs. It's the official training facility for Canada.

Banff

Banff

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How to Use Modern Materials for Your HomeResidential building has changed a lot over the years. Modern homeowners often seek ways to make their homes more efficient, sustainable and easy to maintain. To keep up with this demand, new materials are being invented all the time. Here's what you need to know about the latest building materials available on the market today.

Countertops

Countertops have changed a lot over the years. Many years ago, Formica was the go-to product for homeowners who wanted a modern, easy to maintain countertop material. In recent decades, new countertop materials have proved to be even more durable and easier to maintain.

Recycled Glass

Recycled glass countertops are made up of crushed pieces of recycled glass bound together by a resin. These

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Home Improvements to Make Before SellingSellers have one chance to impress future buyers, and first impressions are important. Every aspect of a home is tested for its quality to ensure that those who would consider buying it know they're getting the best deal for their money. If you're wondering what home improvements add the most value, keep reading. With these house upgrades, you will be showing a home that features what buyers want without the risk of over-renovating.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

High-ROI Home Improvements For Your Home

Selling your Calgary home but not sure how much money to spend on sprucing it up? Attending to little things here and there are

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There are a number of great golf courses in Calgary for people from all walks of life, whether you're interested in joining a country club, going to municipal golf courses, or living in a neighborhood with a golf course. No matter if you're a beginning or experienced player, Calgary is bound to have a golf course that's perfect for you!

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Wintergreen Golf and Country Club

The season is upon us once again and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club is now open. This facility features a beautiful course in the foothills of Bragg Creek about 30 minutes from Calgary. If you enjoy golfing through the forests with rolling hills and plenty of great scenery, this is the perfect course for you.

The course measures just over

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When you decide to go out and eat sushi, you do not want just any sushi; you want the most delicious sushi bar you can find. Here are some of the local favourites for when you are craving sushi in Calgary.

Sho Sushi

Sho Sushi serves the freshest sushi in all of Calgary. The Lobster Roll is a popular choice for anyone craving lobster and sushi. This sushi roll features grilled lobster, tempura (shrimp), and avocado rolled up and topped off with black tobiko and garlic pepper sauce. The very presentation of the sushi roll when served is enough to make your mouth water with hunger.

Sushi Bar Zipang

Sushi Bar Zipang has not one, but two of the local favourite shrimp rolls in Calgary. You might have so much trouble choosing between the Ebi

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Landscaping Your YardLandscaping is the first thing a person sees when they pull up to a house. Landscaping helps form the first impressions that people get when they first see a property. These first impressions are called "curb appeal." Homes that have good landscaping and thus good curb appeal are easier to sell and often are valued higher than homes that do not.

Basic Landscaping Maintenance Tips

When landscaping a property, the homeowner must take into consideration the tidiness of the property, the colour of the shrubs and flowers and the health of the overall plants. Watering, fertilizing and trimming regularly can help make a property more attractive.

Homeowners who want to improve their home's landscaping can establish a regular care regimen, prune

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The standard real estate admonition about location is especially true in the case of buying or selling undeveloped land. There are many factors at play when evaluating the worth of any given tract. Whether it's undeveloped land in the path of a growing city, or land best suited for other uses, including agricultural or industrial, buyers and sellers must understand both the economic truths about real estate and the emotional factors that influence buying and selling decisions. Due diligence is required.

Basic guidelines about how to approach a land transaction, whether it's a single lot or multiple acres, can be confusing and misleading, and sometimes a fair amount of sleuthing is needed to get complete answers. At a minimum, buyers should

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