Real Estate Blog

Life goes on in Cochrane, despite any apparent economic woes.  Many new communities and Cochrane facilities are on the docket this year, whether in the planning stage, already in full construction mode or scheduled to be completed this year.  Here’s what’s on the menu for the Town of Cochrane’s planning and engineering department:

Southbow Landing

The neighbourhood plan for this new community was approved by Town Council last October.  However, council would like to see the developer do some additional work around transportation in the south end of town before they grant a land use permit.  That additional work includes upgrades to Highway 22 at James Walker and providing funding for a bridge which needs to be constructed in the Cochrane community

Pipes can freeze and burst over the winter. If you’re leaving your home fore the holidays, the last thing you want to come home to is a flood in your basement.  No heat, no water, no rest for the weary.

One thing you can control is the maintenance of your home and the amount of insurance you have to prepare for catastrophic water events in your home.

Extended Water Coverage

Check your home insurance policy and see if you have extended water coverage.  If you do, you’ll be covered for some types of sewer backups.  These types of events usually happen during a major summer storm, so no problem this time of year.  But if something goes crazy in your neighbourhood or a frost heavy causes a line to break, a sewer back up could occur.  That includes

A residential home in the Cochrane community of Sunset Ridge that was designated as a fire hall is being returned to private use.

The Town of Cochrane announced that it will be removing the signs placed on the home at 4 Sunset Square as it has received notice from a new owner that it must vacate.

When the neighbourhood was being developed, the Town had made a deal with the developer to lease the home at a nominal price for the purpose of having firefighting facilities close at hand, similar to an arrangement in the Calgary community of Hidden Valley.

There were no long-range plans put into place when the lease was formalized in 2008 and the plan to turn the home into a fire station was never actualized.

A spokesman for the firefighters union

When you think about the differences between a condo and a single-family home, you may think that one is contained in a building and one is its own building.  Pretty straight forward.

However, if you're shopping for a new home, you might want to weigh on ALL the differences between the two so you know what's right for you.

What IS a condo?

First, the definition of condo is up for debate.  The term “condominium” refers to a type of ownership.  The actual, physical condo can be either a townhouse or an apartment-style condo.  These are the styles of condominium.

What’s best for you comes down to your lifestyle, your budget and examining the differences between what you want and what you really need. For example, if you have a family with one or

The population of Cochrane has nearly doubled since the Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre was first constructed.

With this growth comes the need for increased recreation facilities, which is why the centre is currently undergoing a $45 million expansion.

A new curling rink and enhanced aquatic facilities are being added. That includes a new pool with eight 25-metre long lanes, two water slides, a hot tub, a leisure pool with waves and a warm pool for physical therapy. The larger pool will mean local swim clubs can host competitions.

On the curling side, six full sheets and three junior-size sheets are being installed. The fitness centre of the sports facility will also be expanded. In all, another 150,000 square feet of space is being

Are you someone who spends more time outside in your yard than you do in your home? What if you could bring some of the nature inside? Fortunately, there are some easy ways to add a little natural décor to the inside of your home. Just keep reading for some great ideas.

For Starters, Add Some Natural Elements

One of the easiest ways to bring nature into your home is literally to bring it inside of your home. Consider adding some wood, pebbles, or straw to your décor. Just add something small somewhere in the home to make it feel like the home is part of the natural elements.

Bring Some Plants Inside

Nothing is going to be more about nature than having some potted plants in your home. They are going to make your home look, feel, and even smell

The Burnt Thicket Theatre has been open since 2007. Their inaugural production, Hockey Dad: A Play In 3 Periods, has been performed over 40 times in cities all across Canada including Red Deer, Edson, Cold Lake and Calgary. In 2011 this theatre partnered with Raise Their Voice to produce the very special production, She Has A Name by Andrew Kooman.

The main goal of the Burnt Thicket Theatre is to simply enliven audiences through a variety of different original performances. That is why they put on several shows at different times throughout the year. Being that the shows change on a regular basis, it is best to check the site for updates.

Some of the shows that have been performed in the past include Twinkle, Solo Joe, Fringe on the Ranche, She Has

There are many benefits to being a member of the Beaupre Community Hall. You can satisfy your creative appetite, host events and parties, participate in various workshops, and much more. While you are there you can appreciate the rich history of area and enjoy friendships with other members.

A Rich History

The existing Beaupre Community Hall was built in 2003 after a fire set by arsonists burned down the original building in 2001. That original building was constructed in 1925 and was named for Beaupre, a prospector. It was once the Beaupre Creek Schoolhouse until it was re-purposed in 1964 to be the meeting place of the community. Now it continues to be the meeting place of the community and boasts a deck and a large amount of windows overlooking

With sports season in full swing, there’s nothing better than finding the perfect sports bar and grill. It provides the best place to gather with family and friends to watch the game while enjoying good food and drink. It’s even a great way to meet other sports fans who support your favourite teams. If you’re looking for such a place, then you need to check out Ducks on the Roof in Cochrane, AB!

Found in the Westwinds Shopping Mall, Ducks on the Roof Sports Bar & Grill is the place for great drinks and awesome food. The menu includes staples like veal parmesan, chicken parmesan, fish and chips, spaghetti Bolognese, sweet potato fires, and of course chicken wings.

The Perfect on the Go Menu

Maybe your idea of perfection is grabbing good food on

Curb appeal is extremely important when selling your home. If you see a house that is unkempt and ugly on the outside, chances are you won’t want to even go inside. Here are some tips to help boost your curb appeal so you can get your house sold.

Clean the Siding

This is something that should be done once a year and if you have neglected to wash your siding for some time, then you could be stuck with a house that won’t sell. You can use soap and water to get rid of any grime, but if it’s not coming off quickly then you can use a pressure washer. Pressure washers are fairly inexpensive to rent orbuy and they get the job done quickly. This can make you siding look new again and it’s definitely worth the work and expense.

Refresh Your Paint

If