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Edmonton Farmer's Markets!

August 8th, 2012

With August well upon us it feels like Summer is almost gone, but there are still many warm days ahead! One of my favorite things to do in Edmonton (any time of year) is going to the Farmer's Market for some local produce and goods. Here is a listing of Edmonton's summer markets, courtesy of E-Sage, "a newsletter for edmontonians who want to live a more sustainable lifestyle":

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Winter Warmth for Pets

January 10th, 2012

Brr! The cold is BACK! It's not just our ears and fingers that get cold in the chilly temperatures, our pets get cold too! Here are the Edmonton Weather Guidelines from the Edmonton Humane Society:

DOGS:

If you have an outdoor dog, provide it with an insulated doghouse with straw bedding, NOT a blanket. Blankets absorb moisture that will cause the blanket to freeze.
When your dog comes i ...

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Edmonton Christmas Tree Collection

January 3rd, 2012

Out with the Old, in with the New Year!

Taking down the Christmas tree is a bittersweet tradition for me every New Year. I love Christmas and all that goes with it, but alas the New Year awaits with its many adventures! If you'd like to wait until the last minute (like me) to get that tree to the curb, you're probably wondering when the City of Edmonton will be picking up trees from your ...

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Unique, LOCAL Christmas Prezzies!

December 16th, 2011

It's ALMOST Christmas! If you're still hunting for the perfect gifts, and want to SHOP LOCAL this holiday season, here are a few ideas of some FABULOUS gifts available right here in Edmonton!

There's nothing like the gift of FAMILY... family photos to be exact! Give a family portrait session to your loved ones this year and keep those memories forever. You can even get a photo session ...

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Edmonton Christmas Charities

November 14th, 2011

It's almost time for Christmas! My favorite time of year! When you're out shopping and preparing for your own Christmas, you will no doubt be thinking of those less fortunate who need your help. Here are a few of the many Christmas charities in Edmonton for you to support:

Santa's Anonymous: http://www.santasanonymous.ca/

Christmas Bureau Edmonton: http://www.christmasbureau.ca/

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Puppies & Moms! Supporting the Edmonton Humane Society

September 6th, 2011

2011 has been an awesome year so far, with special thanks to all of my fabulous past clients who have sent me their family and friends! One of the ways I celebrate each sale is by making a donation to the Edmonton Humane Society. This year's donation has been made in part by sponsoring a RED WARD at the Edmonton Humane Society. These wards are not open to the general public, so if you h ...

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Alberta Top Province for Salary Gains - Forecast

August 25th, 2011

Need another reason to live in Edmonton? Alberta salaries are expected to rise by 3.4% in 2012, more than any other Canadian province! In fact, Alberta employers are back to the boom-time worries of not having enough staff. Strong employment and in-migration typically results in stronger demand for real estate, which is great news for all you Edmonton homeowners! Homeowners to be - take no ...

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Special Levy Proposed for Downtown Edmonton

August 25th, 2011

In the latest development in the attempt to fund a downtown arena in Edmonton, City council is proposing a special levy - not only for the arena, but for street-level improvements as well. Below is the article from the Edmonton Journal, as well as a link to the full story, with more information.

Edmonton proposes larger special tax area downtown to pay for arena, other projects

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Alberta Avenue Wins

August 12th, 2011

Front yards in bloom - ALBERTA AVENUE WINS! This is a victory not only for the homeowners, but for the Alberta Avenue Community. The community of Alberta Avenue was once characterized as a high-crime area. 118 Avenue was not a street that was a destination for many people. However, with the hard work of local residents, and the City of Edmonton's neighborhood revitalization grants, the c ...

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