Getting Around Calgary: Why Your Commute Matters When Choosing Where to Live

September changes the rhythm of Calgary.

School is back, people are returning to regular work schedules, post-secondary students are back on campus, fall activities are starting, and hockey season is right around the corner. Suddenly the roads are busier and family calendars start filling up again.

If you're considering a move, it's also a good reminder of something that's easy to overlook when you're focused on the house itself:

How much of your week are you going to spend getting to and from it?

A home that looks perfect during a Saturday showing can feel very different when you add a 45-minute commute, two school drop-offs and three hockey practices every week.

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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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Kitchen and Cooking Fire Safety in Calgary

The kitchen is where people gather, meals get made and everyday life happens.

It is also one of the most common places for a residential fire to begin.

Most kitchen fires are not caused by some dramatic equipment failure. They start with ordinary decisions: oil left heating, a towel beside the stove, grease that has not been cleaned or someone stepping away for what was supposed to be thirty seconds.

The good news is that most of these risks are easy to reduce.

Stay close to what you are cooking. Keep the area clear. Maintain your appliances. Most importantly, know what to do before a small fire gives you no time to figure it out.


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What Makes Westman Village One of Calgary’s Most Unique Condo Communities?

We tour a lot of Calgary condos, and most of them are fairly easy to categorize.  

Westman Village in Mahogany

Westman Village is not.

It is part condominium development, part private recreation club and part small village built beside Mahogany Lake. Residents can swim, work out, visit the golf simulator, meet friends for dinner or listen to live jazz without leaving the development.

There are other Calgary condo buildings with good amenities. There are other communities with lake access. There are other developments with shops and restaurants nearby. What makes Westman Village different is having all of those things together in one place.

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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Calgary: Placement, Testing and Replacement

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms do different jobs, but both serve the same purpose: giving you enough warning to get everyone out safely.

A smoke alarm detects smoke from a fire. A carbon monoxide alarm detects a poisonous gas that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted.

They are not interchangeable. A combination alarm can detect both, but a smoke-only alarm will not warn you about carbon monoxide, and a CO-only alarm will not detect smoke.

The goal is straightforward: install the right alarms, put them in the right places and make sure they work when your household needs them.


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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.

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What the Prairie Economic Gateway Could Mean for Rocky View County Real Estate

Big infrastructure announcements usually arrive with big numbers, ambitious timelines and enough government language to make most people stop reading.

But the Prairie Economic Gateway is worth paying attention to—especially if you own land, operate a business or invest in commercial real estate in Rocky View County.

The City of Calgary, Rocky View County and the Canada Infrastructure Bank have signed an agreement to continue advancing the proposed Gateway. The plan is to develop a major rail-served industrial and logistics hub along Calgary’s southeastern boundary.

If it moves forward as envisioned, it could reshape more than 2,000 acres of land and change where…

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Calgary Schools Guide: Choosing the Right School for Your Family

Moving to a new home is exciting, but for many families, one of the biggest decisions isn't the house—it's the school. 

Whether you're relocating to Calgary, moving to a new neighbourhood, or simply preparing your child for kindergarten, junior high, or high school, Calgary offers an excellent selection of educational opportunities. From public and Catholic schools to charter and independent schools, every family can find an option that fits their child's learning style and future goals.

Here's what you should know before making your decision.


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July 2026 Calgary Real Estate Statistics Recap

Calgary’s housing market continued its seasonal slowdown in July, with 1,904 sales and 3,323 new listings recorded across the city. Sales declined 9% compared to last year, while new listings were down 15% year-over-year. Despite the slowdown in activity, the sales-to-new-listings ratio held steady at 57%, reflecting a market that remains relatively balanced overall. 

“Several years of elevated construction activity, combined with a sharp slowdown in international migration, have shifted housing market conditions—particularly for higher-density homes,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at CREB®. “While new home construction has begun to slow, more than 17,000 apartment-style homes remain under…

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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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