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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>What is the Lewis Lavoie Mural Mosaic all About? </title>
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Lewis Lavoie is the creator of the Mural Mosaic. This is the process of taking a variety of paintings and strategically placing them in an order so that they make a large mural. Lavoie created his first Mural Mosaic in 1997. It was created to be displayed on a retaining wall that was located next to an art museum in St. Alberta. In 2004, Lavoie decided to get more artists involved in his mural making.


It was during a charity event, 24-hour paint-a-thon, that he took a variety of panels that were different colours and shapes to give artist and encourage them to create a picture of their own. The artist took the panels and created paintings, and then return them to Lavoie. The mural was stunning once the panels were placed together.


From there, Lavoie with his associates Phil Alain and Paul Lavoie, started using the Mural Mosaic to unite individuals. This displays a number of artistic styles, but combines them to make a singular unit. Each artist that is involved in this process is given a singular panel.


They then have the freedom to create a painting in any way they like, as long as they follow the theme which is set for the mural. No one is allowed to see the mural until Lavoie debuts it. This in itself gives the project a bit of excitement.


This is a great way to get a variety of art and creativity involved in one masterpiece of art. Lavoie Mural Mosaic has resulted in a number of displays, which include Michelangelo’s David, Buffalo Twins, Earths Treasure Chest, Live Mural Mosaic, TRUST, and Le Cadeau Du Cheval – The Horse Gift.”


Each piece results in a stunning mural that is enjoyed by all who have participated, and come to view the amazing mural.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>Restaurant Spotlight: Guy's Café</title>
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Guy’s Café and Bakery happily serves the Cochrane, Alberta community. They are located at 6-201 Grand Boulevard, and offer a variety of delectable treats. This Café provides a number of specials each day, which includes daily soup, salad, baked bread and pastries.  Quality food and quality service is highly important to the staff at Guy’s Café and Bakery.


The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Staff will make you feel right at home, and have you wanting to come back time and time again. Among their offerings you will find Specialty coffee, tasty treats and a number of meal options.


Here are some of the options you will find on the menu:




Coffee Bar: Americano, High Test, Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Mochaccino, Milky Way, Honey Nut, and Vanilla Spice Caramella.


Breakfast: Toasted Bagel, Toast, Breakfast Bagel, Breakfast Burrito, Guy Egger, and Fruit Parfait.


Speciality Drinks: Full Leaf Tea, Rooibus Chai Latte, Blackberrry Smoothie, Mango Smoothie, Italian Sodas, and 5 Berrie Smoothies.


Sandwiches: Roast Beed, Black Forest Ham, Smoked Turkey, Veggie and Brie, Egg Salad, Tuna Salad, and BLT.


Salad: House, Ceaser, Fruit Salad, Summer Salad, and Chicken Ceasar.


Soup: Get an 8 ounce mug for $4.48 or 12 ounce bowl for $5.05.


Combo meals: Mug and ½ sandwich, Soup and Sandwich, Sandwich and Side Salad, Mug and Salad, Sandwhich and Salad, and Soup and Salad.




Guy’s Café and Bakery offers a number of breads in the bakery, including Alberta Harvest, Sourdough, Black Russian Rye, Cranberry Walnut Blue, Marble Rye, Sasquatch Bread and California Sun Dried Tomato.


If you are looking to mix up your drink, you can add one or more of the 30 Torani Flavours. There is endless possibilities when you start combining flavours. These include fruit, regular and sugar free options.Flavours that are offered include banana, blueberry, cherry, coconut, butterscotch, gingerbread, Irish cream, French vanilla, and mango.
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:09:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>Restaurant Spotlight: Donair on the Run</title>
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Owned and operated by Camille Elain, whose parents own the Rocky View Mall. After working at Matadors for several years, he moved on to a higher paying career working for oil rigs. He knew that he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and own his own business.


Camille never lost his love for the food industry, and that is when he decided to venture into the food business himself. He grew up in Calgary and had a true love for the Cochrane community. His father made room for his son's new business in the Rockey View Mall.


At the young age of 22, Camille became the owner of Donair on the Run. Today, his business is still going strong. Donair is celebrating their tenth anniversary. Camille hopes to expand his restaurant to make more room for dining, as well as expanding the kitchen area. There is also talk of adding delivery service and a food truck.


The Menu


On Donair's menu you will find a variety of salads, pizzas, pitas, sandwiches, desserts, a gallery of toppings, side items and a number of drink options.


Pizza Options Include:




Regular for $8.00


Large for $9.00


Deluxe for $11.00


Supreme for $12.00




Chicken Donair Pizza:




Regular for $8.50


Large for $9.50


Deluxe for $11.50


Supreme for $12.50




Beef &amp; Chicken Donair pizza:




Regular for $8.00


Large for $9.00


Deluxe for $11.00


Supreme for $12.00




A variety of sauces are available, include:




Sweet donair (homemade sauces)


Ranch


Tzatziki (homemade sauces)


Teriyaki


Tahine (homemade sauces)


Bullseye bbq


Pizza (homemade sauces)


Honey mustard


Cesar


Greek dressing


Frank's red hot


Miracle whip


Sriracha - hot chili


Garlic - hot


Mama's special garlic (homemade sauces)




Location and Hours


Donair on the Run is located at 407-1st Street West in Cochrane, Alberta. Conveniently situated in the Rocky View Mall. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 11am to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed on Sunday.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:13:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>Golf Course Spotlight: The Links of GlenEagles</title>
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Situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and a short drive from Calgary, you will find the Links of GlenEagles. This is a prestigious golf course that provides beautiful scenery, as well as a course to advance your golf skills. 18 holes of golf are offered, and the course is designed for all levels. You don’t have to be a pro to play golf here, but the course will present challenges to seasoned players.


Staff members are delightful, and make the Links of GlenEagles a pleasure to visit. The Links of GlenEagles have been named a Play Golf Calgary Golf Facility, with their other two courses Blue Devil Golf Club and Heather Glen Golf Course.


The Course


The course contains beautiful fairways, nearly 100 bunkers, a wealth of white sand and a variety of elevations. Les Fuber designed the course to be nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Some of the course is near the cliffs that are 200 feet above the Bow River Valley. The course reaches up to a par-72, and contains five par-5s and five par-3s. You will encounter five different sets of tees, which will help strengthen your golfing skills.


The Links of GlenEagles offer golfing lessons. There are four PGA certified instructors on staff to help you improve your game. Lessons are catered to your skill level. The aqua range, putting area and chipping greens are all areas used during lessons.


Golf Boot Camp


Get involved with the GlenEagles Ladies Golf Boot Camp. This boot camp is held each Saturday for four consecutive weeks: May 30th, June 6th, June 13th, and June 20th. Classes will be held from 8am to 10am. Cost is $299.


What you will receive when attending boot camp:




4 learning sessions on the golf course that last 2 hours. During these sessions you will be instructed on swing, distance, and overall course management to help you lower your score.


Breakfast after each lesson.


A good time learning with fellow golfers.


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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2015 11:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>Selling Your Cochrane Home On A Budget</title>
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You have probably heard about home staging that will help you sell your home faster by making it look better. This is indeed a great way to set up your home for potential buyers, but what if you are selling your Cochrane home while operating on a strict budget?


Here are some tips to help you set up your home for a faster sale even if you are working on a budget and don’t have a lot of money to spare.


Borrow from friends and family


If you have a piece of despicable furniture sitting in your living room, ask your friends or family if they have a sofa in one of their extra rooms that you can borrow. A lot of people have extra furniture that they use in a recreation room or sitting room that they never use.


Look at second hand stores


Take a look around at second hand stores for little extras that can make your home come alive. There are usually some hidden gems lurking in these stores and you'll be able to find them if you go shopping with a creative spirit. A few ornamental decorations can add a lot to a room and can be extremely affordable.


Buy some plants


Plants are cheap and make a wonderful addition to any home – especially if you buy a few of them and add them to specific rooms in strategic areas. They are a fantastic investment towards beautifying a room and making it stand out.


There is nothing stopping you from doing some home staging on your own no matter how limited your budget is. Think outside the box when selling your home to come up with ways to make your home more attractive to buyers without having to reach too deep into your pocketbook.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2015 21:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>What will you Discover with Pika-Adventures?</title>
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If it is an adventure that you want, then Pika-Adventures has you covered. They cater to their clients, and offer a customized experience. Rather, you want to spend the day hiking or have a multiple day excursion, Pika has you covered. Locations such as the Rockey Mountain National Park, Western Canada and Kanaskis Country are all favourites among patrons who have indulged in Pika-Adventures.


There are several adventures you can indulge in, but act fast because there are only a number of slots that can be taken up. Pika-Adventures are so popular that availability fills up fast.


From Sky-To-Sea


This is by far the most popular excursion that Pika offers. It includes adventures through Calgary, Rocky Mountains, and Vancouver Island. This excursion includes hiking while enjoying the amazing landscape that is offered throughout Canada.


Sky-to-Sea is typically presented as a daily excursion, but it can be offered during night hours if enough participants are interested. This adventure makes a great getaway.


Prices begin at $3890 per person, and there are family rates available. The adventure takes place over a 14 to 15 day span.


Snowshoe Adventure


While a blanket of snow rest on top of the Rocky Mountains, enjoy a snowshoe adventure. You will want to indulge in this one before the spring time thaw begins, as the adventure is catered to the snow. This is the perfect way to take in nature, while getting a full body workout. Equipment is provided, but you can save $5 by bringing your own snowshoes. Something hot to drink will be served, as well as cookies.


Cost $75 per person, and there is a minimum of 2 people required. Snowshoe Adventure will last a duration of 4 to 7 hours, and is offered during the winter.


Other Adventures include:




Day Hiking - $75 per person and a minimum of 2 people. Adventure duration is 4 to 7 hours.


Cross Country Ski – $75 per person and a minimum of 2 people. Adventure duration is 4 to 7 hours.


Personalized Pika Adventure – Depends on Adventure. Please enquire for pricing.


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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:13:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>Restaurant Spotlight: Tim's Gourmet Pizza</title>
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Tim’s Gourmet Pizza has just opened a new location in the heart of Cochrane. It is conveniently located within the shopping area. They serve up lunch and dinner, and their restaurant is tastefully decorated.


With 28 five-star reviews and 5 four-star reviews, Tim’s Gourmet Pizza is currently the 1 restaurant listed on TripAdvisor for the Cochrane area. They have yet to see a negative review and many have stated the food and service are better than anywhere else in the area.


Menu options include a variety of pizzas and pastas made from scratch. Hold your next party or special event at Tim’s Gourmet Pizza. Call ahead of time to reserve a spot. Tim’s offers a variety of organic sodas, which includes Root Beer and Sarsaparilla, Orange Cream, Grape, Huckleberry, Ginger Beef, Strawberry Rhubarb. You can also enjoy a glass of lemonade, tea, ice tea-lemonade, wine by the glass or bottle, and beer. Beer offerings include Canadian, Kokanee, Bud Light, Traditional and Grasshopper.


Menu options include:




Fresh Bruschetta $2.50


Proscuitto and Asiago Meatballs $13.00


Kale Salad $6.00 - $9.00


Homemade Past $12.50


Baked Penne Meatball Pasta $13.00


Ribeye $18.95 - $29.95


Steak Sandwich (only offered during lunch) $14.95




Pizza is offered on whole wheat, white, multigrain or gluten-free crust. Three sizes are available, which includes Little Tim’s (6 inch) for $9, Tims (9 inch) for $16, and Big Tim’s (12 to 10 inch) for $22.00.


Pizza’s offered include:




Good Golly It’s Gouda – fresh basil and Gouda cheese


Ambrosia - Spinach, Feta cheese, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes


Spolumbo Sausage - Spolumbo Sausage, Prosciutto Ham, Cranberries


Primavera - Roasted Garlic, Roasted Red Peppers, Artichokes, Fresh Rosemary


Cheese Pizza – can add any number of toppings to make it your own.


Deluxe - Pepperoni, Mushroom, Ham, Green Pepper, Onion


Teriyaki Chicken - Cilantro, Red Onions, Chicken, Assiago and Mozza, Teriyaki Sauce




Additional toppings can be added to any pizza, and frozen pizzas are available. Toppings include Bacon, Meatballs, Anchovies, Tomato, Black Olives, Jalapenos, Arugula, Thyme, Pesto, Goat Cheese, Diaya Cheese (Vegan) and Goat Feta.


Locations and Hours:


Tim’s Gourmet Pizza is located at 111-2nd Avenue in West Cochrane. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 7pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 9pm. And Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. They can also be found at area farmers markets in the summer.


Summer Farmers Market – open at various locations from June to October including:




Tuesday – Northland VIllage


Wednesday - Airdrie


Saturday – Millarville Market


Sunday - Bearspaw


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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>Why Isn't My House Selling?</title>
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Whether your home has been on the market for a few months or only a few weeks, you may be wondering why your house selling efforts are not producing the results you want. When it’s a buyer’s market, even the slightest slip can cause potential home buyers to give a pass to your house. Here are a few reasons why people aren’t putting in offers for your home.


Overpricing your home is often the number one reason why a house, condo or townhome won’t sell. You may feel your home is worth a million dollars but if the value of similar homes on the market is only a few hundred thousand then you are scaring away buyers before they even take a tour. Talk to your real estate agent and reevaluate the house selling price to make sure it is in-line with the market.


Another thing that could be affecting your house selling chances is the condition of your home. Unless you are advertising the place as a fixer-upper, signs of decay or disrepair will scare away buyers that don’t want to be bothered with making repairs. To improve your chances of selling, invest some money into fixing problems and improving the appearance of your house.


Lastly, your lack of offers may simply be due to having an incompetent agent. Although home sellers hope to get a star real estate agent who knows how to make the sale, this is not always the case. Unfortunately, you may have someone that hasn’t been keeping up with the latest technology in the field. You need to have an Internet-savvy agent working by your side for the best results.


At times selling a house can be a challenge. With the right tools and the right people, however, it is possible to get your home into the hands of eager buyers.
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    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:09:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>What will you Discover with Pure Mountain Adventure?</title>
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Pure Mountain Adventure is a touring company with plenty to offer the Cochrane area. This eco-tourism company provides small, intimate tours allowing you to gain a more personal experience. The tours have ten or less people per tour.


The company is located in central Alberta. They use many of the Provincial Parks of the Canadian Rockies and Kootenays for their tours. The tours cover many popular areas including:




Kimberly


Kananaskis Country


Banff


Lake Louise


And Many More




The tours are split into summer, winter and rafting tours with plenty of great choices.


Summer Tours


The summer tours require at least 4 people, but no more than 10. Some of the tour choices include:




Banff Day Tour - Includes pick up and drop off, lunch and many highlights. You will see tunnel mountain, bow falls, caves, basins and much more on this tour.


Brew Pub Tour - Held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with Big Rock, Brewster's and The Wildrose Breweries on the list.


Calgary City Tour - This tour provides plenty of fun at Fort Calgary, Eau Claire Market and many other attractions.




There are many other summer tours you can enjoy, as well.


Winter Tours


The winter tours provide a different type of look at many of the same attractions as the summer tours. A few of the top choices include:




Rawson Lake - This tour takes a look at some of the best scenery around the lake including Sarrail Falls.


Grotto Canyon Icewalk &amp; Banff Upper Hotspring - This tour includes the frozen creek, plenty of great views and the Upper hotspring.


Hike &amp; Skate - Enjoy skating and hiking in the Banff area on this tour.




The winter tours are quite unique, but provide plenty of fun for all to enjoy.


Rafting Tours


Along with seasonal tours, Pure Mountain Adventure offer rafting tours. These tours are either half or full day and includes all the rafting gear you will need. Some include Class III/IV rapids, while others include Class I/II/III/IV rapids.


There are many tours offered by the Pure Mountain Adventure Company. If you want to discover Cochrane and the surrounding area in a unique way, find out more at puremountainadventure.ca.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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