According to the National Post and its FP500 list, this city can definitely be viewed as a leading Canadian business center as continued growth is seen in Calgary head offices. This city is also a leading career destination according to the CEO and president of Calgary Economic Development, Bruce Graham.
The 2011 list showed an 11.4% increase in the amount of head offices located in Calgary when compared to a year ago, and there was a spike of 31% for total revenue from Calgary-based Canadian companies.

This accelerated growth is just a reflection of the continual activity seen in Calgary head offices during the last 10 years. It also shows the strength seen in Western Canada and proves the fact that Canada’s commodity-based economy is driving the…

Once you have made a final decision that you're ready to invest in a home you may not know where to get started if this is your first Calgary mortgage. Mortgages can seem almost threatening if you've never had to work with one before since they are a long-term commitment involving a lot of money. Here are a few basic things you should know about mortgages. The more you learn about them, the less fear there will be.

Your local bank

If you have a bank that you have been dealing with for years it makes a lot of sense to approach them first for a mortgage. If you have good credit and have been keeping up with your banking commitments, you may have a slight edge by dealing with your own bank. Sometimes when the answer could go either way between an acceptance or…

Younger families are becoming the new driving force behind Calgary recreational property sales, taking over the job once held by baby boomers. Up until recently baby boomers were the prime buyers for resale rec properties across Western Canada. Now this target group of boomers in Alberta and B.C. is looking at the Sun Belt in the U.S. and leaving the Canadian properties to the younger couples.

Recreational properties have long been viewed as a family legacy that can be passed from one generation to the next. They are a place where special memories begin as family members meet to enjoy a much-deserved break from the drudgeries of work. There's something special about these properties and now the 30 - 40 year olds are scooping them up.

The shift towards…

Composting in Calgary has become more popular with every passing year as people turn to the green side. If the word “compost” still seems like a foreign word to you and you have no idea what it means, here is a quick overview of the process and how it is done.

What is composting?

Composting is a natural process of decomposing organic material. This material can either be from animal or plant sources. If you take a walk through the woods you'll see naturally occurring compost on the floor of the forest. All of this material will be consumed by different types of animals that range from large mammals all the way down to microscopic organisms. As a result, compost is formed that helps to create a soft rich soil.

It is easy to set up backyard composting that will…

This summer you probably have a lot of goals that you want to accomplish including spending some quality time with your family. In order to keep your children amused and to give you some projects that you can do together, here are some fantastic ideas that you can use immediately. Look through the list to find the most interesting activities that both you and your children would love doing together. These ideas can also come in handy when you need some time to get things done and the kids are screaming "I'm bored!"



1. Make homemade play dough

It’s fun to make and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Your children can help you with the stirring as long as you are monitoring them.  For this recipe you'll need 4 teaspoons of oil, 2 cups of water, food coloring,…

Do you want to make the most of your next Calgary garage sale? Now's the time to clear out your closets and hold the most lucrative yard sale ever. Use these clever tips below to increase your profits and sell more than you ever dreamed possible.

1. Hold a multi-family garage sale

Grab a few of your neighbors and get them involved in your garage sale as well. The more the merrier when it comes to yard sales. The more activity there is around the tables the better able you'll be to attract a huge crowd of buyers. When you have more than one family holding the sale, extra posters can be put up and there will be a lot of word-of-mouth advertising happening. If everyone that is participating is assigned a specific job, there will be less work involved as well.…

Are you planning on some Calgary camping this summer? If so, we have put together a great packing list that you can use to stay organized. You'll want to make sure that you have everything needed to make your camping trip the best ever. The following lists are sorted into categories to help keep everything straight. Of course, some of the items listed you won't need to bring and there may be other things that you’ll want to add. This is a general guideline to help you get your wheels spinning so that you can formulate your own list.

Camping gear essentials

• Tent
• Tent repair kit
• Sleeping bags
• Bedding pads
• Child carrier
• Bedding
• Pillows
• Air mattresses
• Cots
• Air mattress pump
• Folding table and chairs
• Bikes
• Inflatable

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Do you have $12 million to spare to purchase one of these two Calgary castles? If so you're in luck. The castle that's for sale is located right here in Calgary at 44 Aspen Ridge Hts. S.W. The second castle? It's called "Calgary Castle" and it's rented out on a weekly basis to visitors in Scotland. It's not for sale but it will cost approximately $5,269.32 for a one-week rental. At this price you could rent the Scottish castle for almost 44 years for $12 million. If you're looking for the best value for your $12 million though, you'll have to take your age into account and decide whether you'd prefer to own or rent.

The Scottish Castle

This castle dates back to approximately 1775 and offers warm surroundings that can accommodate up to 12 adults and 4…

It's time to pack up the gear and head to the cottage with the arrival of the warm weather. The Calgary beaches are calling and all you need to do is decide whether you want to rent a cottage again this year or whether it's time to make a purchase. Either way, the warm waters are awaiting your arrival and it's time to pack up the car and head out.

Buying a cottage

When you buy a cottage you'll have a lot more freedom. You'll be able to find the right style, perfect location and then you can fix it up to make it your own. If you're the type that absolutely needs to leave the city to get away from it all every weekend, buying a cottage would definitely be the right choice to make. Besides having the flexibility of working on the cottage to make it a dream…

Things are heating up here in Calgary for the summer and if you're looking for some creative ideas to keep your kids occupied we've got quite a few for you to go through. Most of these tried and true ideas use common household objects that you probably already have in your home or inexpensive supplies that can be purchased at a dollar store.

Hopscotch

With technology seeming to take over our parenting at every stage of their development it's really nice to give your kids some of the basic games that you used to play when you were young. With a piece of chalk and an empty sidewalk you can build an old-fashioned numbered hopscotch game outside. The neighborhood kids will probably want to get involved and this can actually become a community affair very

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