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Back-to-School Safety in Calgary: A Reminder for Drivers, Parents & Students

Backpacks are coming out, lunches are being packed again and Calgary's morning commute is about to get a whole lot busier. 

Back to school means thousands of kids will once again be walking, biking, scootering and crossing streets every morning and afternoon. It also means school buses are back, drop-off lanes are busy and residential streets that have been relatively quiet through the summer suddenly have a lot more happening on them.

If you've ever driven past a Calgary school around 8:15 in the morning, you know how quickly things can get chaotic.

Most people aren't intentionally doing something unsafe. We're rushing. We're trying to get the kids through the doors…

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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety at Home: Charging, Storage and Disposal in Calgary

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere. They power our phones, laptops, cordless tools, toys, power banks, e-cigarettes, e-bikes, e-scooters, lawn equipment and even some residential energy-storage systems.

Most of the time, we barely think about them. We plug something in, walk away and expect it to charge safely.

Usually, it does.

The problem begins when a battery is damaged, poorly manufactured, paired with the wrong charger, modified or exposed to extreme temperatures. When a lithium-ion battery fails, it can overheat, release toxic gases, catch fire or explode—and larger battery packs can create an extremely fast and intense fire.

This does not mean we need…

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Garage Fire Safety in Calgary: Fuel, Tools and Hazardous Materials

For many Calgary homeowners, the garage is doing a lot more than parking a vehicle.

It is a workshop, storage room, charging station, mechanical room, recycling depot and home base for lawn equipment, snowblowers, tools, paint, fuel and everything else we do not want taking up space inside the house.

That is also what makes garages a serious fire risk.

Gasoline, propane, batteries, electrical equipment, solvents, vehicles and combustible materials are often stored within a few feet of one another. When something goes wrong, a small fire can grow quickly and, in an attached garage, spread into the home.

The good news is that most garage fire hazards are preventable. You do…

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Home Fire Safety in Calgary: Small Steps That Could Protect Your Home and Your Family

Owning a home comes with a long list of responsibilities. Most of us stay on top of the obvious things—changing furnace filters, cleaning gutters, servicing the air conditioner, or keeping up with seasonal maintenance. But one area that's often overlooked is fire safety.

The reality is that most house fires don't begin with dramatic events. They usually start during everyday routines. A meal left unattended on the stove. A damaged extension cord. A space heater placed a little too close to a blanket. A lithium-ion battery charging overnight.

The encouraging news is that many of these fires are preventable.

You don't need expensive equipment or a complete home…

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Calgary's Concrete Chronicles: Calgary Courts Centre

Some buildings define a city's skyline. Others quietly keep the city running. 

The Calgary Courts Centre is one of those buildings.

Every day, thousands of people walk through its doors. Some are reporting for jury duty. Others are appearing in court, meeting with lawyers, filing legal documents, or attending hearings that could change the course of their lives. For most visitors, it's not a place they planned to spend their day—but it's a building every city depends on.

As someone with a background in construction, I see something else. Behind the glass and limestone is one of Calgary's most impressive reinforced concrete structures, engineered to perform for generations. That's exactly…

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Calgary Farmers' Markets: Where Fresh Food Meets Community

Calgary's farmers' markets have become much more than places to buy fresh produce. They're gathering places where local farmers, artisans, bakers, and small businesses connect directly with the communities they serve.

For many Calgarians, a trip to the farmers' market has become part of the weekend routine. Whether you're picking up vegetables grown just outside the city, fresh baking, locally raised meats, or handcrafted products, these markets offer a closer connection to the people and places that help shape Alberta's food culture.

For homebuyers, they're also another example of the lifestyle different Calgary communities offer. Living close to a year-round market, seasonal…

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What You Need to Know: Métis Down Payment Assistance Program Alberta 2026

Saving for a down payment is often one of the biggest hurdles buyers face on their path to homeownership. That's why I'm excited to share that the Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) Down Payment Assistance Program is reopening on July 10, 2026.

If you're a Métis Citizen in Alberta, this program could provide up to $20,000 toward your down payment through a forgivable loan, helping make homeownership more accessible and affordable.

If you're thinking about buying a home in the next year, now is the time to start preparing your mortgage pre-approval and gathering the required documents before applications open.


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Clearwater Park Chestermere: New Homes, Community Features & Investment Potential

If you’re searching for new homes in Chestermere or looking to invest just outside Calgary, Clearwater Park is a community you need to understand right now.

I’ve been watching this development closely, and from both a real estate and construction perspective, it checks a lot of boxes that today’s buyers are looking for—modern homes, smart planning, and long-term upside.

Located in Rocky View County, Clearwater Park is a 580-acre master-planned community designed for over 3,000 residents. This isn’t just another subdivision—it’s being built as a complete lifestyle destination

 

Use the navigation guide below to explore Clearwater Park Chestermere:  

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Calgary Is Asking Residents How Builders Should Communicate Small-Scale Housing Projects 

The City of Calgary is currently gathering feedback on how builders and developers should communicate with residents before certain small-scale housing projects are formally submitted.

And let’s clear up the biggest misunderstanding right away: this is not about giving neighbours veto power over redevelopment projects.

This is about something much more practical.

Should residents receive clearer information, better communication, and a chance to ask real questions earlier in the process when small-scale housing is being proposed in their community?


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Arbour Lake: The Only Place in NW Calgary Where the Lake Never Closes

There’s a moment most Calgarians know—and honestly, I’ve had this conversation with clients more times than I can count. 

It’s a Saturday in July. You’ve packed the car—towels, sunscreen, cooler—and you’re headed to the lake thinking this is going to be the perfect day. An hour into the drive, you’re already picturing it. Another thirty minutes later, reality kicks in. You’re circling a parking lot that filled up hours ago, watching other people walk down to a beach you can barely even see.

That “escape” you were chasing? It starts to feel like just another version of traffic.

Now let me flip that for you.

Imagine the lake is five minutes from your front door. No parking.…

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