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I would like to thank everyone who came out to the Triwood & Brentwood 150th Canada Day Celebration! We ended up with 422 residents of Brentwood and Triwood celebrating Canada’s birthday together. I would like to thank all the staff and vol-unteers who made this event successful. A special thank you to David Johnston who was our fireworks specialist and let me

just say they were spectacular!

The Triwood Stampede Breakfast was another huge success. Thanks to the Triwood Staff and the many vol-unteers who worked diligently to serve the community. We served over 1800 people, which is the most ever at Triwood! YAHOO Triwood Residents!

The month of July and August at Triwood are busy as kids are everywhere due to our Summer Camps! A spe-cial thank you to Sarah Roper for organizing and facili-tating the Triwood Summer Camps.

I would like to thank Sarah Roper, Alex Kubik, Robert Catton, Luke Stockdale, and Tim Newman for all their hard work to ensure the Stampede Breakfast and Cana-da Day Events were delivered to the Community with ef-ficiency and effectiveness. These people are the reason why the Triwood events run smoothly.

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A total solar eclipse—the aligning of the Sun, Moon and Earth—will occur on August 21. The total phase will not be visible in Cal-gary, but can be observed as a partial solar eclipse here. It will be at its maximum at 11:33 a.m., so get out your pinhole camera and enjoy the spectacle; the last one was in 1979.

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Pres ident

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T reasurer

Ton i P i lkey

Mark Wh i teman

J im P i l l ing

Communi t y Re la t ions

Sandra Rhead

Members a t Large J im Heck

Dav id Fong

Mark Wh i teman

Chr is Co le

Soccer Coord ina tor

P lann ing Commi t tee

Squ i r t s Hockey Coord inator

Westwood Hockey

R inget te Coord ina to r

Scouts Coord inators

Cubs & Beavers Coord inator

Car r i e K i l l i am

Gordon A lger

Ker ry B iss ion

Chr is t ine L i l ge

Laur i Scotvo ld

Dav id Fong & Mark Wh i teman

Margaret Por te r

Execut i ve D i rec to r

Event P lanner

Program & Event Coord inato r

Accountant

Bu i ld ing Maintenance

Arena Manager

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A lex Kub ik

Sarah Roper

Randy Da lg l iesh

Rober t Cat ton

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Monday-Thursday 9 :00am - 4 :00pm

Fr iday 9 :00am - 3 :00pm

Saturday C losed

Compl imentary fo r 2017

Upcoming Events at Triwood

Yoga for Moms – Beginner Level Mondays – 10am – 11am

April 17th – June 12th 2017 (No Class May 22nd)

Hatha Yoga - Beginner/Intermediate Level Mondays – 7:30pm – 8:30pm

May 15th – July 10th (No Class May 22nd)

Barre Fitness – Beginner Level Mondays – 5:30pm – 6:30pm

April 17th – June 12th (no class May 22nd)

Everyday Namaste – Every Level Tuesdays – 6pm-7pm

May 16th – July 4th

Pilates - Beginner Level Tuesdays – 7:15pm – 8:15pm

May 23rd – July 11th

Pilates – Intermediate Level Wednesdays – 5:30pm – 6:30pm

May 24th – July 19th (No Class June 14th)

Yoga Exposure – Beginner Level Thursdays – 6:00pm - 7:00pm

May 11th – June 29th

Triwood Summer Camps July 4th – August 11th

Ages 3-12pm

Triwood Farmer’s Market Every Tuesday

June 6th – August 29th

Triwood & Brentwood 150th Canada Day Celebration Friday June 30th, 2017 – 5pm-12am

Triwood Stampede Breakfast Sunday July 9th, 2017 – 9am-12pm

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Mondays – 10am – 11am

June 26th – August 28th (no class July 3rd & August 7th)

Hatha Yoga - Beginner/Intermediate Level

Mondays – 7:30pm – 8:30pm

July 24th – October 2nd (no class August 7th & September 4th)

Barre Fitness – Beginner Level

Mondays – 5:30pm – 6:30pm

June 26th – August 21st (no class August 7th)

Pilates - Beginner Level

Tuesdays – 7:15pm – 8:15pm

July 18th – Sept 5th

Pilates – Intermediate Level

Wednesdays – 5:30pm – 6:30pm

August 2nd – September 20th

Mindful Yoga Flow – Beginner Level

Thursdays – 6:00pm - 7:00pm

July 13th – August 31st

Triwood Summer Camps

July 4th – August 11th

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Triwood Farmer’s Market

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Hall (and arena) at 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. NW Phone 403-282-2677 - OfficeTriwood Halls available to rent. Check website for availability.www.triwoodcommunity.com

Triwood hALL sCheduLe 2017Full 04 Hall Schedule MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Yoga for Moms 10:00AM-11:00AM

Zumba 9:30AM-10:30AM

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Barre Fi tness 5:30PM-6:30PM

Pi lates 7:15PM-8:15PM

Pilates 5:30PM-6:30PM

Zumba Fitness 6:45PM-7:45PM

COLLINGWOOD HALL

Hatha Yoga 7:30PM-8:30PM

Cubs 6:00PM-8:30PM

Scouts 6:30PM-9:00PM

Mindful Yoga Flow 6:00PM-7:00PM

ANNEX BOARD ROOM

Beavers 6:00PM-8:30PM

FOOTHILLS Tai Chi 10:00AM-11:00AM

Tai Chi 10:00AM-11:00AM

Karate 6:00PM-8:00PM

Foxy Kickboxing 6:00PM-8:30PM



Karate 6:00PM-8:00PM

JT’S LOUNGE Tr i l ighters 10:00AM-12PM

Triwoodsmen 1:00PM-4:00PM

Tri l ighters 10:00AM-12:00PM

Trl ighters 1:00PM-4:00PM

Book Club 1:00PM-4:00PM

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Brentwood Co-op Site Redevelopment – August Dates and EventsBreNTWOOD CO-OP SITe reDeveLOPMeNT – AuguST DATeS AND eveNTS

Since the workshop sessions on May 25 and 27, planners from the City of Calgary have reviewed the comments and feedback from those meetings. Area residents have expressed concern over many aspects of the plans, especially in regards to the height of the buildings (one up to 40 storeys) and the layout of the main road through the site (right along Blakiston Park).

The Planning Department has submitted its overall review of the development permit to Quarry Bay (the applicant) and this included recommendations and comments for the site. By the end of July or in early August, Quarry Bay will respond to the review, although it is not yet known what changes (if any) they might have made.

We NeeD YOur FeeDBACk AND OPINIONS.

Even though it is summer and we’re all busy with other activities, it is still important to provide your opinion to your community association and to the City of Calgary Planning Department. There are numerous options:

- Please mark the dates below on your calendar and plan to attend an event.

- If you will be away, there will be an on-line comment form.

- For those who prefer to comment on paper, in writing, there will be a drop-off comment box at the Brentwood Community Association (the Sportsplex building behind SWC swimming pool).

WHAT IS PLANNeD FOr AuguST?

The City of Calgary has numerous different activities throughout the month where you can review the application, ask questions of City staff and provide your feedback.

Wednesday, August 9 to Wednesday, August 30 – Online Survey

- Visit calgary.ca/brentwoodcoop and leave your feedback on the City of Calgary online comment form.

Wednesday, August 9 to Tuesday, August 15 - Sounding Board at the Brentwood Co-op

- A community Sounding Board will be set up in front of Brentwood Co-op from August 9 – 15. - Stop by and use the boards and sticky notes to share your thoughts and ideas about the Brentwood Co-op site.

Wednesday, August 9 to Tuesday, August 15 – Comment Box at the Brentwood Sportsplex

- A comment box and copies of the comment form will be available at the Brentwood Sportsplex for those who wish to pick up a paper-copy survey instead of an online survey.

Tuesday, August 15, 2017, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Pop-up event

- At the Triwood Community Farmers’ Market, stop by to talk to City of Calgary staff or leave your feedback.

Thursday, August 24, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Open House

- At the Triwood Community Center

- Attend the City Open House to review project details, learn about what the City heard in the first phases of engagement and leave your feedback.

WeBSITe AND eMAILSTo stay up-to-date on next steps for this project and these engagement opportunities, check the City of Calgary web-site: calgary.ca/brentwoodcoop or go to Calgary.ca and enter Brentwood Commons.

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The Market on Stephen Avenue – Tuesdays until Sept. 5, 11 am – 5 pmBring your enviro bags and coolers! You’ll find up to 60 vendors; from fresh food (produce, breads, pastries, etc) spices, sauces, treats, art, fashion, jewelry and so much more! Found on Stephen Avenue between 1 Street East and 2 Street West. More info: [email protected].

Honens Festival – various venues, Sept. 7 – Sept. 10The award-winning Honens Festival returns for a four-day festival of music with a side of maple syrup! To mark Canada’s 150th birthday, this celebration of piano showcases some of the country’s brightest classical music stars alongside Honens Laureates through innovative performance projects and dynamic community concerts. More info: honens.com.

Beakerhead – various Locations, Sept. 13 – Sept. 17One of the world’s most original spectacles of art, science and engineering, will erupt this September when the fourth annual Beakerhead hits Calgary. Look for mechanical creatures, multi-story art installations, famous and soon-to-be famous scientists and inventors, and performances by people and machines. The dose of quirky spectacle will include more than 65 events. More info: beakerhead.com.

Techstock 2017 - 3553 31 Street NW, Sept. 14This is an annual event hosting 30+ start-up companies and researchers who showcase their innovations to the public. This year they explore how technology and social innovations are making a profound impact on our society and driving change in areas such as sustainability, health, education, gender equality and more. More info: innovatecalgary.com/events/techstock/

railway Days – Heritage Park, Sept. 23 - 24There is fun for the whole family at Railway Days! As one of the few sites in North America with two steam locomotives, our trains take centre stage for two days with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and exciting exhibits. More info: heritagepark.ca.

Calgary Pride Parade 6 ave. and 6 St. SW SePtember 3, noon – 1:30The signature Calgary Pride Parade is one of the most colourful celebrations of the year! More info: calgarypride.ca.

CirCle the WagonS3951 traSimene CreSCent SW SePtember 9, 11 am – 11 PmThis year’s traveling carnival of local food, beer, music, art and performers will be proudly hosted at Currie. Currie boasts Canadian Pride, and to help further amplify the celebratory energy from Canada’s 150th anniversary. More info: circlethewagons.ca.

yW Walk a mile in her ShoeS StePhen avenue and olymPiC Plaza SePtember 19Hundreds of men and women will step onto Stephen Ave. in high heels to show their support for women and children who are victims of family violence. More info: walkamile.ca.

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summer safety

Happy August, everyone!

With summer in full swing we hope you have been en-joying long days, warm sun and family holidays! If you are planning to hit the road with your pet here are a few simple tips to make the holidays run smoother.

1. Never, ever, leave an animal in a car. Hot cars are dangerous for pets and people alike. On summer days, the temperature inside a parked vehicle begins to climb immediately and can reach dangerous levels in as little as 10-15 minutes. Even a few moments in a hot car can lead to heat stroke and even death. Crack-ing the windows or leaving water in the car is not enough to keep the heat manageable. If you know you will be stopping leave your pet at home or bring someone else along who can take your pet for a walk in the shade while you pick up what you need.

2. Watch out for Fido at the BBQ! As with your kitchen at home, if you are cooking or carrying hot foods it pays to keep your pets out from under foot. In the case of social gatherings, ask your guests not to share food with your pets and to pick up any food that is dropped. Rich summer foods like ice cream, ham-burgers, hotdogs and chips can cause digestive upset or even problems like pancreatitis in some pets.

3. Think safety when it comes to social situations! Just like people not all pets are keen to be friends. When out for a walk, keep your dog on a leash and un-der control at all times. Avoid letting your dog greet other dogs without first asking the owner. When at a location like a dog park, pay attention to the body language of your dog and any other dogs in the area to watch for signs of stress or conflict. Unsure about what to look for? Check out our free animal training resources at www.calgaryhumane.ca.

4. Travelling? Plan ahead! Summer road trips can be fun for both pets and people, but they do require some advance planning. Before hitting the road, visit your vet to update any necessary vaccines or health certificates and ensure your pet’s microchip/tattoo in-

formation in up to date. Load your pet’s information, including a photo or two onto your smart phone just in case your pet gets lost. When you are packing in-clude extra food and medication for your pet in case you are delayed in getting home. Finally, the safest place for your pet in a vehicle will be in a crate or re-strained by a seatbelt harness. Bringing your pet’s bed or some favorite toys will provide comfort for the ride.

Do you have more questions about summer safety and your pet? Curious about some behaviour you saw at the dog park? Want to find out more about adopting a new family member? Check out our website at www.calgaryhumane.ca for information and resources!

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festivities in AugustBy Alex Bonyun

August is a great month to get out and experience art in our community for free! Whether it’s an outdoor festival, or an indoor celebration, there’s so much for you to see! Downtown you can take in Olympic Plaza on a warm Au-gust day with the Spaghetti Western Music Festival (Au-gust 20, noon - 9pm), Canada’s alt-country music festival, or celebrate Canada 150 with Happenings (August 18, 5 - 9pm), the free visual art party with live music and creative activities inside Arts Commons. Another way to enjoy mu-sic outdoors this summer is at Calgary Reggaefest (August 17 - 19), a three-day festival in Shaw Millennium Park.

For anyone looking for a bit of theatricality in their Au-gust, the Calgary Fringe Festival (August 4 - 12) returns to Inglewood this year with a unique line-up of unex-pected, unforgettable performances. Calgary Opera’s Opera in the Village festival is making the move from East Village to the newly unveiled Enmax Park with the hit show South Pacific (August 10 - 20, 8pm nightly).

If you’re looking for a stroll through some of Calgary’s character neighbourhoods Inglewood’s Sunfest (August 5) and Marda Loop’s Marda Gras Festival (August 13) are back again for another great year.

For something a little quieter with a slice of nature, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival (August 12 - 13) is a fun way to kick back on the banks of the Glenbow Res-ervoir and root for your favourite team! And, if you’ve never checked out Globalfest (August 15 - 26), Calgary’s largest display of fireworks is a fantastic way to enjoy music and culture from around the world, while being wowed by a truly explosive display.

For a full list of Calgary’s festivals this August, indoor and outdoor, you can visit calgaryherald.com/life/swerve/swerve-festival-guide-2017-august.

This column is provided by Arts Commons. Located in the heart of Calgary’s vibrant downtown core, Arts Commons is home to six distinct performance venues.

Community preparednessBuilding safe Communities programAs Calgarians we know that emergencies can affect our communities at any point. Many emergencies may not be preventable but we can minimize the risk by being prepared. Here is a list of ways you and your neighbours can be prepared.

1. know your neighboursIf an emergency does arise, if you know your neigh-bours you can readily identify neighbours who may have special needs, mobility or those who need ad-ditional assistance in an event of emergency.

2. know the potential risks and hazards in your community The more residents are aware of areas in their com-munity that are potential risks, the better prepared a community can be. Be proactive!

3. know the evacuation routesKnowing how to get of your neighbourhood can reduce traffic congestion and allow for emergency personal easy access.

emergency numbers, Calgary and area:•Ambulance, Fire, Police, Hazardous Materials Spills:

9-1-1•Gas Emergency – ATCO Gas: 403-245-7222•Electrical Emergency - ENMAX Power: 403-514-6100•All other City services: 3-1-1•Poison & Drug Information Service: 1-800-332-1414•Calgary Emergency Management Agency 3-1-1:

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news from the friends of nose hillby Anne Burke

The Off-Leash Ambassador Pilot Program was funded through the Council Innovation Fund, in 2013; there was a recent report on the overall outcomes and ex-penditures. The launch was in Egerts and Bowmont, and then the program was offered to parks across the city, including Nose Hill. The program is expanding to all quadrants of the city and ambassadors are needed city-wide. If you are interested in volunteering, please register online at www.calgary.ca or call 3-1-1.

Over 200 volunteers act as positive role models, promoting responsible pet ownership, positive pet-interactions and safety, in off leash-parks and at community events. Community associations have requested that Ambassadors educate residents about behaviour concerns and volunteers will initiate small events such as park cleanups.

Ambassadors are active in 151 off-leash parks through-out the city and volunteer recruitment is ongoing. There is an off-leash park near you. For example, there was a P.U.P.P.Y event from noon to 3 p.m. July 15 - Nose Hill Park (Edgemont entrance to off-leash area), Edgemont Blvd. and Shaganappi Tr. N.W.

The program aligns with Calgary City Council Priorities from Action Plan 2015-2018, including N12: Promote and strengthen community standards through fa-cilitated compliance. Ambassador efforts increase the public’s adherence to bylaws and allow another mecha-nism to gather information about parks maintenance concerns and areas needing further investigation from Community Peace Officers. Additionally, this program aligns with the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, spe-cifically around owners having control of their dogs and ensuring their dogs’ waste is picked up.

The Priorities and Finance Committee approved $75,000 to pilot the program. The budget spending for 2013-2016 can be found in the report on volunteer, program, special event, and training expenses. Overall, the main items were: jackets, backpacks, nametags; pet waste bags, meeting supplies, signs; rental of fence and audio-visual for Dog Recall and Working Dog events; pay for trainers and pet first-aid courses. This does not include staff support time. As a result of its success, the program will continue into 2018. Calgary Community Standards (CCS) will bring forward this program for fur-ther resources as part of the Business Plan and Budget Cycle for 2019-2022.


Calgary renown

frederick mcCall Canadian Air Ace, wwi and wwii(4 dec. 1896 – 22 Jan. 1949)Born in Vernon, BC, McCall and his family came to Calgary in 1906. As a young man looking to serve the country, he enlisted with the 175th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in 1916. Eight months later, he was in France overseeing the battalion as sergeant. In 1917 McCall received a commission as a lieutenant pilot trainee, and in December was assigned to No. XIII Sqaudron RAF on the Western Front.

McCall’s assigned airplane was the Royal Aircraft Factory R.E. 8, a scrappy little two-seater craft that had improved speed and climb over its inferior predecessor, the B.E. 2. It allowed for better payload delivery over longer dis-tances, an essential strategy in the wide-ranging and many battle fronts of WWI. The craft would serve McCall well in that first World War.

McCall’s first aerial victory occurred while flying the R.E.8, shooting down a German aircraft. McCall was awarded the Military Cross “for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty,” and two weeks later the accom-panying Bar for downing an enemy scout aircraft while on a mission to take photographs.

After his third victory while flying the R.E.8, McCall was next transferred to No. 41 Squadron RAF and began flying the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after scoring four “kills” in May 1918. On June 28th, 1918 McCall downed four enemy aircraft, including one shared with Eric John Ste-phens. Just two days later, on June 30th, Captain McCall downed five more Germans, four in the morning and

the fifth that evening. For this McCall was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

Following the armistice, the pilot embarked upon a variety of civil aviation ventures, beginning with the risky and audacious profession of stunt flying. On July 5th, 1919, while barnstorming, he crash-landed when his engine failed while he was taking off. His landing site was the top of the merry-go-round at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. He and his two passengers walked away from the jaw-dropping mishap.

He founded his own company, McCall Aero Corporation Limited, in 1920. With this company McCall flew commercial freight and passengers across Canada, pioneering air travel to Banff. Later, he founded another aviation company, Great Western Airways. One of his more spectacular achievements was the flying of 200 quarts of nitroglycerin from Shelby, Montana to Calgary in 1928. The following year, he ignored bad weather to fly a doctor to the Skiff oil fields to treat two seriously injured workers.

As the Second World War began, McCall was recalled to service with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Squadron Leader, based at numerous western Canadian bases. He died in Calgary in ‘49 at the age of 52.

Freddie McCall appears in exhibits in several museums in and around Calgary, such as the Glenbow Museum and the Calgary Aerospace Museum. In 1939 the Cal-gary Airport was named after him but has since been renamed Calgary International Airport.

If you make your way to McCall Industrial Park, McCall Way leading to and from the Airport or McCall Lake golf course, remember this remarkable Calgarian for a moment or two as his legacy survives in our bustling city.

Freddie McCall’s first airplane, the Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8

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spring flowering bulbsGardeners have vision. All gardeners, not just the ones we admire and envy. You, me, the neighbour next door. What else would you call it when an ordinary per-son buys a bag of bulbs in the fall, buries them in the ground, and believes they will produce amazing blooms in 7 or 8 months?

The garden centres will have an abundance of bulbs in stock soon and your biggest decision is what to choose. There are literally thousands of bulbs on the shelves and most of us have limited garden space. The most common hardy spring-flowering bulbs for a Calgary garden are tulip, narcissus/daffodil, allium, iris, crocus, grape hyacinth and squill. The last three are petite and bloom early in the spring, the others show up later, and the irises finish their display in June. Technically, iris grows from a rhizome, but you can treat it like a bulb when planting in the fall. In addition to this list, you can find many more exotic bulbs, just don’t expect them to return year after year in our climate.

There are two kinds of tulips that survive here: species (or native) and hybridized. The species tulips should spread into established colonies, returning every year. The large hybrids are more showy and popular with gardeners, but often are best only their first year. My wonderful show of huge pink tulips a few years ago has never been repeated and I fondly remember them as annuals.

If you wish to have a show of continuous color through-out the spring (of course you do) read the labels care-fully, and choose from early, mid and late spring vari-eties. Then check the labels again for height, as they come in 6” all the way to 28” sizes. How silly to put the tall ones in the front and the short ones behind out of sight. Then there are singles, doubles, lily-flowered, fringed and parrot types, to mention only a few. There are actually 15 divisions of tulip classifications, so it is no wonder the casual gardener gets a bit bewildered. Alliums, likewise, have many varieties, and provide co-lour between tulips and daffodils and later blooming summer flowers.

Bulbs of all varieties look best in mass plantings of solid colors or two complementary colors. No nice tidy

rows, please, unless they are being used for cut flowers; a block of color has far more impact. What colors you choose is strictly personal - plant what looks beautiful to your eye. A sunny spot is best, although some varieties are forgiving and will bloom later in partial shade. Be-cause they are among the earliest color in our Chinook gardens, tulips partner nicely with other bulbs like Mus-cari (Grape Hyacinth), Scilla (Squill) and dwarf Narcissus.

Get your bulbs in the ground in Sept or October; they need some time to root before the ground freezes. If you share your garden with squirrels, cover the new planting with wire mesh secured by stakes or rocks to keep those little paws from digging them up. Squirrels are particularly fond of tulip bulbs. And while you are at it, be sure to add some new ones in your front yard for the pleasure of your friends and neighbours.

Barbara Shorrock is a gardener, retired realtor, traveler, reader, ESL coach and Spanish student. She can be found at the monthly Queensland Garden Club meeting most first Wednesdays.

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I’m selling my house, and the listing agreement says I have to pay my real estate agent commissions if my place sells after the agreement ends. Is that legal?

It sounds like you’re referring to the “holdover” clause, which is found in most residential listing agreements (seller representation agreements) in Alberta. And yes, holdover clauses are legal.

A holdover clause permits your real estate brokerage to collect its fee or commission from you if you enter into a purchase contract with a buyer within a specific number of days after your listing agreement ends and that buyer was introduced to your property during the term of the listing agreement. The length of the holdover period is negotiable between you and your real estate profes-sional.

When a real estate professional lists your home, your listing agreement sets out that you will pay your broker-age in the event your home sells.

Imagine you have a 90-day listing agreement. On day 88, your real estate professional arranged for a show-ing of your home to a buyer. The buyer liked it, but had to think about it for a few days. On day 91, the buyer decides they want to buy your home. That buyer only knew about your home being for sale because of the listing you had on it with your real estate professional.

Assume you didn’t extend your listing agreement, on day 91, your home is no longer officially for sale but you still want to sell. The buyer that viewed your home on

day 88 writes on Offer to Purchase for your home, and you accept their offer.

Now the holdover clause kicks in.

Because you’re selling your home to a buyer who was introduced to it during the term of your listing agree-ment, the holdover clause requires you to pay your real estate brokerage the commission you agreed to in your listing agreement.

Your real estate professional did what they set out to do – they sold your home for a price with which you were happy. They deserve, and have every right, to be paid for their work.

The holdover clause also protects a real estate broker-age’s commission in the unlikely event a buyer and sell-er want to work together to get a deal done, but they wait until just after the listing agreement ends merely so they don’t have to pay commission. If in such a case the buyer was introduced to the seller’s property during the term of the listing, the real estate professional deserves to be compensated for their work. Side deals between a seller and that buyer shouldn’t affect the ability of the seller’s real estate brokerage to collect its commission.

“Ask Charles” is a monthly question and answer column by Charles Stevenson, Director of Professional Standards with the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), www.reca.ca. RECA is the independent, non-government agency responsible for the regulation of Alberta’s real estate industry. We license, govern, and set the standards of practice for all real estate, mortgage brokerage, and real estate appraisal professionals in Alberta. To submit a question, email [email protected].

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Foraging in Calgary’s Wild Berry PatchesAfter a seemingly endless winter, summer in Calgary is a wonderful time to go for long walks or bike rides, especially along the Elbow and Bow rivers. Believe it or not there is an abundance of wild berries growing on the riverside and all over our city, and they are ripe for the pickin’ right about now.

There are numerous wild, edible berries in Southern Alberta, but here are a few of the most common ones:

red raspberries: These bright red, sweet and tart berries are what many childhood memories are made of in our province. The mid-sized bushes have light green leaves that are toothed along the edges and are greenish-silver on the other side. The raspberries grow in clusters on the end of the stems and will continue to produce fruit through the growing season after they are picked. These bushes may or may not have thorns, so be cautious and bring gardening gloves if you are going hunting for these particular little gems.

Saskatoon Berries: Saskatoon berries are native to Alberta. The Plains Indians ate the fruit both fresh and dried in their dietary staple, pem-mican. These berries are dark purple when ripe, very tart and sweet with a slight almond flavour, and make excellent jams, preserves and pies. The mid-to-tall sized bush has small green leaves and sports white flowers in the spring The berries grow in clusters along the stems, so if you’re really ambitious, you may want to bring along a small step lad-der to harvest the ones up high.

Choke Cherries: These little beauties are so named for their large pit, but don’t be deterred, they are sweet and juicy and make a lovely jelly—just be aware when the kids are gobbling them up. This mid-sized bush will have oval-shaped, dark green leaves that point at the end. The ber-ries are red, ripening to bluish-black and hang in dense popsicle-shaped clusters that will pull the branches down with their weight when ripe.

These berries will grow along the rivers and ravines in our city. If you’re planning on goin’ pickin’ bring a bucket or sturdy container of some sort and gloves; don’t go during the heat of the day because the berries will mush or burst in your fingers; try to avoid areas that may have been recently plied with pesticides or the like; get a field guide to correctly identify your berries before consuming them. Some good places to start your berry adventures are Paskapoo Slopes, Edworthy Park, Stanley Park, Inglewood riverside and Beaverdam Flats. Happy hunting!


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When I sold some of my Labrador puppies I was amused by the number of people wanting a male dog, “because girl dogs destroy the lawn with those big yellow spots”. Well our male dogs have taken out their share of grass, as well as some trees and expensive perennials of mine. As both an avid gardener and a veterinarian let me pass on what meager advice I can give.

Urine contains nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, all three ingredients of fertilizer. Thus, a urine spot with the dead grass is always surrounded by dark green rapidly growing grass, too much of a good thing. Urine would make a great fertilizer if you could catch it and dilute it before spreading it over your lawn. Not me!

The nitrogen content of urine scalds grass more se-verely than the urine acidity. Nitrogen breaks down to ammonia and “burns” the grass. This is the same as over-fertilizing your lawn. Salinity or salt content of urine rises in concentrated urine. Large amounts of nitrogen

and salt are impossible for the natural buffering of the soil to overcome and the grass dies.

The urine pH or how acid or alkaline the urine is can also kill the grass. This varies with the individual dog’s metabolism and diet. Baking soda and commercial products available at pet stores and veterinary clinics will alkalinize or acidify the normally slightly acid ca-nine urine. Products include tablets and dog rocks or water pucks to put in the pet’s water bowl. These prod-ucts as a rule are safe in most dogs, but unfortunately some may be harmful in individual dogs inclined to form stones in their bladders. I have not found a prod-uct that I think works. Most soils are slightly alkaline and can readily withstand the normally slightly acid canine urine. Certainly, Calgary’s clay soil tends to be alkaline as a rule.

Diluting the urine immediately with large amounts of water is effective but impractical if your dog is loose and alone in the backyard. You can build up the soil’s natural buffers by leaving grass clippings on the lawn or by spreading compost, peat moss, or wood ashes on the grass.

Train your dog as a puppy to piddle in one place in the yard. It is more difficult to train an adult dog used to us-ing the entire lawn but you can with persistence and patience.

Garden centers have products that may help you repair or prevent those yellow spots. I have found most of these products too labour intensive for my taste.

A friend sent me an e-mail saying Martha Stewart swears that by giving her chows two tablespoons of tomato juice in their food twice daily their urine never causes lawn spots. Never tried it, give me some feed-back if you try it and it fails or works. Adjust the amount of juice to your dog’s size.

My solution is to train my dogs outdoors like I do in-doors. Since I like a nice green lawn, I trained my four large dogs on my last property to use one section of the lawn and I promoted the growth of crab grass in that area. Nothing kills crab grass for long and from a dis-tance it looked same as the rest of the lawn. Now I have trained my dogs to use the gravel dog run and one pees on gravel more readily than grass.

Be positive, it might be possible to have a happy dog and a beautiful lawn. Good luck!

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five strategies for becoming mortgage-free faster Owning your home free and clear of a mortgage is a great feeling. If becoming mortgage-free faster is one of your primary financial goals, here are some strate-gies to help you get there.•Make a larger down payment. Don’t borrow as much

money to begin with, and you’ll have your mortgage paid off sooner. •Increase your payment frequency. Make mortgage

payments weekly or bi-weekly and pay more toward your principal. You’ll save thousands of dollars in inter-est and shorten the amount of time it takes to pay off your mortgage. •Increase your payment amount. If your mortgage has

an option to increase your payment amount, and you can afford it, boost your payments a little. •Make lump sum payments. If you have an open mort-

gage, you can pay money toward your principal any time. If you have a closed mortgage, you may have the option to make annual lump sum payments. You can also make a lump sum payment when your mortgage term comes up for renewal, before your new term comes into effect.•Choose a shorter amortization period. Decide how

much you can afford each month. If you can afford higher mortgage payments, select a shorter amortiza-tion and save thousands of dollars in interest.

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It’s summer again – time for many of us to take a break and possibly hit the open road. But even if you go on va-cation, you won’t want your investments to do the same – in summertime or any other season. How can you help make sure your portfolio continues to work hard for you all year long?

Here are a few suggestions:

Avoid owning too many “low growth” investments As you know, different investments have different char-acteristics and can help you in different ways. For ex-ample, you typically own stocks because you want the potential for growth. Other investments, such as guar-anteed investment certificates (GICs), provide you with a regular source of income and stability of principal – two valuable contributions to your portfolio. However, investments like GICs don’t offer much in the way of growth potential. So, if you own too many of them, you might be slowing your progress toward your important financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

You can maximize the productivity of your portfolio by owning a variety of investments – domestic stocks, international stocks, corporate bonds, GICs and more. How much of each investment should you own? The answer depends on a variety of factors, including your age, income, risk tolerance, family situation and specific objectives. Over time, your ideal investment mix may change, but you’ll likely need at least some growth po-tential at every stage of your life.

Don’t let your portfolio go “unsupervised” Your investment portfolio can be subject to “drift” if left alone for extended time periods. In fact, without your making any moves at all, your portfolio can move in di-rections that may not be favourable to you. Suppose you think your holdings should be made up of 70% stocks, but due to strong gains, your stocks now make up 80% of your portfolio. This development could lead to a risk level that feels uncomfortably high to you. That’s why you should review your portfolio at least once a year, possibly with the help of a financial professional, to check your progress and make adjustments as needed.

Don’t stop at the nearest “resting place” Some people hope that if they can get that one “win-ner,” they will triumph in the investment arena. But the ability to “get rich quick” is much more of a myth than a reality. True investment success typically requires pa-tience, persistence and the resilience to continue invest-ing even during market downturns.

In other words, investing is a long-term endeavour, and you need a portfolio that reflects this reality. You need to establish your goals and keep them constantly in mind as you invest. And you will never really reach the end of your investment journey, because you’ll need to make choices and manage your portfolio throughout your retirement years.

Hopefully, you will enjoy a pleasant vacation sometime this summer. But your investment portfolio shouldn’t take time off.

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backyard fire safety tips from your Calgary fire departmentEnjoying a recreational fire in your backyard can be a great way to spend a summers evening. Here are some Safety and bylaw considerations for you.

•Always confirm that a Fire Ban is not in effect before starting a fire for recreational purposes.•Fires may only be burned in fire pits between 10 a.m.

and 1 a.m.

rules for Fire Pits:1. Backyard fire pits should be built into the ground, on brick or stone, or in a fire-proof container. Porta- ble fire pits may be used on a deck as long as they sit on brick or stone, and not directly on your wooden deck. Always refer to the Fire pit manufac- turer for approved fir pit locations.2. Fire pits must be at least two metres away from your property line, house, garage, or fence.3. Fire pits must NOT be under any trees, branches, plants or other materials that can catch fire.4. All fires in your fire pit must be kept to a reasonable size; 1 metre high and wide. 5. A mesh screen or “spark guard” is now required in order to reduce the spread of embers. The open- ings of the mesh must not be greater than 1.24 cm. 6. Only burn clean, dry firewood. 7. Do Not Burn:

•Wood that is painted, treated or contains glue or resin•Wet or green/fresh cut wood•Yard waste (cut grass or leaves)•Garbage•Rubber or plastic•Furniture

8. Always have a way to extinguish the fire in the event of an emergency. Easy options are having your watering hose or a bucket of water nearby.9. All fires in your fire pit must never be left unattended.10. Aside from safety considerations, not following these rules can lead to fines of $500, $1000 or even $5000.

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Friends,

August is a more laid-back month with the high ex-citement of Stampede and Canada’s 150th birthday all packed into July. It’s a month to enjoy the long summer days, particularly the Heritage Day long weekend, and maybe even take a vacation to a new place or relax in a familiar one. As the month comes to an end, many fam-ilies will be preparing for the coming school year.

July started with the 150th birthday of this great coun-try. We had excellent weather for the weekend of festiv-ities in Calgary. I very much enjoyed attending Triwood’s Canada Day BBQ here in Calgary-Varsity. It was an even-ing of food, music, fireworks, and fun for the large crowd of people that turned out.

While Canada Day is over, the Alberta government wants to create a lasting, year-long Canada 150 program for our province. So, the Alberta Canada 150 grant was created. It offers $2 million in funding for projects in Al-berta communities. They can qualify for up to $25,000 and applications can be submitted each month until Oc-tober 2017. Projects must be completed by December 2017 and are aimed at supporting projects initiated by small- and medium sized non-profit organizations. The grants are available through Alberta Culture & Tourism.

Calgary Stampede was great fun again this year. There was the parade, the rodeo, the cowboy hats, and sev-eral events right here in Calgary-Varsity. The Triwood, Dalhousie Station, Market Mall, and Vecova Stampede breakfasts were excellent for the pancake connoisseurs among us. And for those of us who want something a little different, Banff Trail hosted an evening BBQ to kick Stampede off. I was also flipping pancakes at the Pre-mier’s Stampede breakfast with other members of the government. These events were a great way to connect with the people of Calgary-Varsity about the things that are important to them.

Our government is always interested in hearing what Albertans have to say about major public programs. As the federal government is legalizing cannabis by July

2018, Alberta has to develop a provincial framework to manage it. Until July 31st, Albertans can visit alberta.ca/cannabis to participate in a survey to develop a provin-cial framework for cannabis legalization.

We have recently moved our office to a new location in Montgomery. You can find us at #202, 4712 16th Avenue NW, T3B 0N1.

Our office serves all the people of Varsity, Dalhousie, Brentwood, Banff Trail, University Heights, Montgomery, and Charleswood. Our team is available to talk to constituents about provincial government departments, programs, scrolls, and services. To find out more drop in, call, email, or check out stephaniemclean.albertandpcaucus.ca

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backyard play safetyEmergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to en-courage parents and caregivers to ensure their back-yard play areas are made safe for children. Although direct supervision is the best method to reduce the chance of injury, ensure your play equipment in your yard is in good repair and is suitable for the age and skill of the children using it. Check play equipment often; replace or repair any worn or broken parts. Set up play equipment over top a 9-inch layer of shock-absorbing material such as sand, wood chips, or pea gravel which extends 6 feet out in all directions from the play area.

Water hazards•Drowning contributes to unintentional injury-related

death among children ages one to four;•Children can drown in just a few centimetres of water if

it covers their mouth and nose; •Ensure all backyard swimming pools are fenced. The

fence must be at least 1.8 metres (*) high and have a self-latching, self-closing, lockable gate. (*Alberta Building Code)

Lawn and garden tools•Keep young children away from outdoor power equip-

ment; •Serious burns may result from touching hot engine

surfaces;•Ensure that all sharp tools, fuel, chemicals, and other

hazardous substances are stored in a secure, locked area. A simple latch may not be sufficient.

Insect bites and stings•Minimize the risk of attracting insects by not wearing

strong perfumes or scented lotions;•Avoid wearing brightly coloured clothing outdoors;•Consider destroying or relocating hives and nests situ-

ated near your home;•To avoid injury through inadvertently stepping on a

stinging insect always wear footwear outdoors;•If your child has received an ‘EpiPen, Junior’ prescrip-

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mLA Calgary-kleinCraig Coolahan#9, 2400 Centre st neCalgary, aB, Canada t2e 2t9

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Hello Calgary-Klein,

The Government of Alberta recently committed funding to Phase One of the Green Line LRT project, the largest single investment in public infrastructure projects in Calgary. The province will provide one-third of the total project cost, up to $1.53 billion over eight years to support Stage 1. The funds will come from the Climate Leadership Plan.

Calgary City Council had approved the construction of Phase One of the Green Line, which will include the first 20 kilometres and 14 stations of the eventual 46-kilometre Green Line. As many of you know, our government cam-paigned to fund municipalities to ensure they have the right resources to fulfill infrastructure priorities, such as transit.

As such, the announcement of Phase 1 is a step in the right direction. I’m very excited to see much-needed infra-structure getting built in Calgary. I am also admittedly let down that Phase One of the Green Line stops directly at the southern border of Calgary-Klein, at 16th Avenue and Centre Street North.

The Green Line was presented as a transformational proj-ect for the communities along Centre St N, and residents have been looking forward to welcoming increased transit infrastructure into their communities. Furthermore, I know that some contentious development proposals have justi-fied themselves by pointing to the imminent construction of the Green Line, and some residents understandably feel short-changed now that the Green Line won’t be arriving

in the area for quite some time.

Phase 1 will open in 2026, with extensions added pending further funding. I understand the disappointment many in Calgary-Klein feel. The expectations regarding the Green Line were very high, and the timeline is much slower than any of us would like. While it’s important to build things right the first time, I firmly believe that Calgary-Klein would benefit from the rapid construction of a Green Line. Population density exists along the entirety of the north-ern corridor, and the city’s priority should be to service communities whom need it most.

As a government that supports inclusive, low-carbon, well-planned communities, I urge representatives at all levels of government to equip communities with both the funding and the planning resources they need. We share a common goal for the need of transit infrastructure for Calgary, in the push to offer healthy and-low carbon transportation that complements vibrant communities. Phase Two should hap-pen sooner rather than later!

As always, our office is happy to hear from you, and may be reached at [email protected] or 403-216-5430. I’ll be available for the next Coffee with Craig at the Velvet Café (502 25 Ave NW) on Sept 9th from 10am-12pm.

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Prairie dogs have a complex system of communication that sound like pitched warning barks that signal different types of predators. they earned their name from settlers traveling across the plains who thought that these warning calls sounded like dogs barking.

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Learning Through LifeIt’s soon back to school time. Getting an education and going to school is something most of us think ends the day we graduate from high school, college or university in our younger years. However, more than ever, life-long learning and education is now a reality throughout our working careers as we learn new skills, adapt to an evolving workplace or change careers. Keeping your job skills and certifications current is the best insurance against chronic unemployment and income instability.

The Government of Canada has many programs to sup-port those getting or updating their education. These programs are usually income-tested, meaning that more assistance is available for those who need it and less for those who can afford to fund their own school-ing.

While many of the programs, such as Registered Educa-tion Savings Plans and Canada Student Loan programs are well-known, many other programs exist to assist mature students or those seeking a career in the trades.

As a former electrician, I am a big supporter of those seeking a career in the trades.

The Canada Apprentice Loan will help you complete your apprenticeship in a designated Red Seal trade. With the Canada Apprentice Loan, you can get up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per period of technical training. You can use the money to help pay for tuition, tools, equipment and living expenses, to cover forgone wages or to help support your family. You will not have to make payments on your Canada Apprentice Loan, and no interest will accumulate until after you complete or leave your apprenticeship training program.

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year or per level, up to a maximum amount of $2,000 per person. The Apprenticeship Com-pletion Grant is a one-time taxable cash grant of $2,000 for registered apprentices who complete their appren-ticeship training and obtain their journeyperson certifi-cation. For more information on these programs, please visitwww.canada.ca/apprentice or call 1-800-622-6232.

If you are an eligible apprentice, you can also receive up to 55 percent of your weekly average insurable earnings in EI benefits while attending full-time technical training.

Those hiring an apprentice could be eligible for the Ap-prenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC) which is a non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the eligible salaries and wages payable to eligible apprentices. The maximum credit an employer can claim is $2,000 per year for each eligible apprentice.

Updating your skills and training can be a very reward-ing experience. It will unlock new career opportunities and make you more employable in a changing econo-my. If you are considering returning to school, or want to update your education and skills, you can contact Service Canada at 1-800-622-6232 to find out about the various assistance programs available to you.

Councillor, ward 7druh farrell

[email protected] druhfarrell.ca

Downtown economic SummitThe downtown has long been Calgary’s economic en-gine. Across the city, businesses and households de-pend on the success of our downtown. When the econ-omy of our downtown falters, the financial impacts are felt throughout Calgary.

Until recently, the centre city generated 40% of Cal-gary’s non-residential tax revenue and 25% of city-wide employment. Today, nearly 30% of downtown office space sits empty, and the situation is expected to wors-en when construction wraps up on several new office towers.

Between 2016 and 2018, it is estimated that $7.5 billion in the assessed value of downtown office space will be wiped out. The dramatic change in the downtown econ-omy has knock-on impacts to all Calgarians, not only in a transfer of taxes to businesses outside the core, but also a steep reduction in transit and parking revenues.

To help mitigate the tax shift, Council supported $45 million in one-time city-wide tax relief for businesses and set a 0% residential property tax increase in 2017. While these are important measures to provide short-term assistance, we need long-term solutions to ad-dress the root cause of Calgary’s challenges – a strug-gling downtown economy.

Councillor Woolley and I, with guidance from Calgary Economic Development, initiated a Downtown Eco-nomic Summit in early 2017. The Summit brought to-gether some of the most creative problem-solvers in Calgary to generate ideas for a more resilient, resource-ful, and diversified downtown. We learned from the ex-periences of other cities, like Denver and Pittsburgh, on ways to recover from structural recessions.

Calgary Economic Development presented the out-comes of the Summit to Council in June, with informa-tion on current economic and real estate challenges, as well as ways to move forward. They showed how the global economy is fundamentally shifting, which has a major impact on the downtown’s reliance on a single industry.

The report recommended ways to attract new indus-tries and businesses, promote more residential density in the core, encourage post-secondary institutions to locate downtown, and improve infrastructure to attract private investment.

To help bring these recommendations to life, Council approved $10 million as a pilot from The City’s reserves to create the Downtown Economic Investment Fund. This money will help The City respond quickly to innova-tive ideas, encourage and leverage private investment through strategic partnerships, invest in infrastructure, and work toward revitalising our core.

Not all is doom and gloom! The Conference Board of Canada estimates that Calgary’s economy will grow by 2.3% in 2017, with 19,000 new jobs added by 2018. This is encouraging and means The City’s investment can go even further to help improve our economy and get Cal-garians back to work.

To sign up for updates on key community and Ward 7 issues, please visit www.DruhFarrell.ca.

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8月19日，早上10点到下午5点。详情请查看。http://www.brentwsustainfestival.com. Organized by Andrea Teruel Diez. h t t p : / / w w w. b r e n t w s u s t a i n f e s t i v a l . c o m . Organized by Andrea Teruel Diez.

LOve TO SINg? Vocal Latitudes may be the choir for you. A non-audition, World Music community choir, Vocal Latitudes meets Tuesday evenings from September-May in a convenient central location. Repertoire includes jazz, gospel, African, Canadian, Renaissance, pop, original contemporary. For more information, see www.vocalatitudes.org.

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96, 3015-51 STREET SW (GLENBROOK)Beautiful two storey townhouse in Glenbrook Meadows. 3 bedrooms. Large balcony. Freshly painted in natural color throughout. Close to all amenities and shopping. Asking $219,900

16 BRADEN CRESCENT NW (BRENTWOOD)Curb appeal bungalow with over 1,170 sq.ft. Total of 4 bedrooms. 2.5 bathrooms. Completely renovated kitchen, bathroom, flooring, basement, landscaping and more.Close to all amenities and LRT station. Asking $739,800

3216 CAROL DRIVE NW (COLLINGWOOD)Curb appeal bungalow, total of 3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms, Short walk to Confederation Park Golf Course. Upgraded furnace, siding, shingles and more…Fully developed basement. Single detached garage. Asking $549,900

262, 4037-42 STREET NW (VARSITY)Two bedrooms + office/den. Over 1,550 sq.ft. Double attached garage (tandem parking). Tons of renovation in last two years: kitchen, bathrooms, flooring. Short walk to Market Mall. Asking $449,800

511, 1540-29 ST NW (ST ANDREW HEIGHTS)Three bedrooms. Just one block from the U of C Medical School. Recently renovated flooring, bathroom and windows. Asking $299,800

110, 108 Edgeridge Terrace NW (EDGEMONT)Beautiful unit at Hillsboro in Edgemont.Two bedrooms, two full bathrooms. Over 840 sq.ft. Main floor entrance. Very open floor plan. Close to all amenities. Asking $243,800

3251 BEARSPAW DRIVE NW (BRENTWOOD)Bi-level with over 1,040 sq.ft. 2+2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Updated kitchen, bathrooms. Metal roof. Two fireplaces. Double detached garage. Basement – Walk up to south backyard. Asking $559,900

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