One story tells of a woman exploring the basement during a Murder Mystery night encountering an aged First Nations man with long black braids who told her that she 'shouldn't be here' because 'the land was sacred'. A subsequent investigation found no one in the house or on the grounds meeting this description.
The communities most positively affected by both developments are in NE and NW Calgary: Castleridge, Falconridge, Martindale, Saddle Ridge and Taradale in the NE and Hawkwood, Ranchlands, Rocky Ridge, Scenic Acres, Silver Springs and Tuscany in the NW. These are referred to as 'First Tier' communities.
Calgary is well known for being a winter sport destination, and for good reason. The city played host to the 1988 winter Olympics and many of the winter sport facilities that the residents and visitors enjoy to this day are a result of the city hosting the games that year.
The Calgary Stampede is the world's largest rodeo, but features an impressive variety of competitions and entertainments. Stampede is Calgary's Mardi Gras – the time when Calgarians sport western wear – even in the office - and participate in city-wide events. The atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming to the many people coming to Calgary to participate and observe the events.
There is nothing worse than having a grow op next door, on your block, or even in your neighbourhood. These abused and forgotten homes pull down not only neighbourhood morale, but also real estate values. It isn't just the beat-up, shady neighbourhoods in Calgary that house these illegal operations. These homes are popping up in neighbourhoods that are quiet and family-friendly in an effort to go undetected for longer.
Fires are always in the news. Whether it's a 3-alarm condo fire or devastating wildfires, it's important to know what to do when these situations arise. Even if you have done everything right to reduce the risk of a fire starting within your home, or spreading from somewhere nearby to your home, you should be prepared in the hopefully unlikely event that your home catches fire.
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