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Celebrate the grand opening of University District’s highly anticipated Central Commons Park on Sunday, December 4 from 1-5 p.m. Bring your skates and join the family winter fun. In addition to speaking remarks from dignitaries and a grand spectacle ribbon cutting moment, Calgarians can look forward to holiday shopping at the U/D Night Market –Holiday Edition, a live band, roving entertainment, ice performances, and a complimentary hot cider station. Go to myuniversitydistrict.ca for more.

Qualico’s Days of Giving for the Holidays

Qualico Communities Calgary is embarking on its third annual Days of Giving campaign this December. Which will highlight different charities in the community that Qualico Communities has supported this year.

Running throughout the Holidays, the campaign highlights 17 different charitable organizations across Calgary, Chestermere, Airdrie, Cochrane, Langdon, and Rocky View County areas, and each will receive a donation from Qualico Communities Calgary.

“We think it is important to give back to the communities we build in,” says Nina Wulder, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Qualico Communities Calgary. “Some of the organizations are long-time organizations that we have supported, and some are new to us this year. All of them are so gracious and grateful.” Check out Qualico Communities Social Channels throughout December to learn more @qualicoyyc

Spring Creek launches latest condo building

Spring Creek Mountain Village released its newest mountain lodge: Black Swift Lodge. It is the latest in its long line of successful and diverse home options in the very heart of Canmore.

The launch of the $42 million Black Swift Lodge coincides with the construction on the community’s brand-new central square to be completed in fall 2022. Despite recent economic uncertainties, Spring Creek owner and developer, Frank Kernick, remains optimistic of success.

“Buyers are attracted to quality and track record. We have both at Spring Creek and it is an incredible market testimonial when each lodge we sell has as many as 10 percent repeat buyers,” he tells Insid e Calgary. “Whether it is purchasing a new luxury condo or new investment, we are proud to have so many repeat buyers.”

Canmore has a strong market with low inventory rates due to its geography. According to the Royal LePage 2022 Spring Recreational Property Report, 84 per cent of recreational property experts are reporting lower inventory than last year in their respective regions. For more information, go to springcreekcanmore.ca.

Red Embers Point showhomes open

StreetSide Developments just opened the new showhomes for their Red Embers Point townhomes in Redstone, one of the final opportunities to own a new home in the all-but-built-out community in the northeast.

Red Embers Point, brings an exclusive collection of 3 to 4 bedroom townhomes to the established community of Redstone, close to schools, shopping, restaurants, and parks! Choose from 3 unique floorplan options, from surface parking to double car garages, there is a home that suits your lifestyle in Red Embers Point.

“We’ve already sold 20 homes here, it has been a big hit,” says Area Manager, JC Charles.

It is the latest in the long line of successful StreetSide Development townhomes in Redstone that is quickly approaching full build out. Redstone has come to epitomize the energy and dynamism of the New North with its attention to shared recreational environments through the community with several parks and greenspaces and various life-affirming amenities nearby too. Find out more at streetsidecalgary.com.

Did you know?

The annual winter Zoolights at the Calgary Zoo begins on Nov. 18 and runs up to January 2023. It uses over 2 million Christmas lights. Check out our Instagram page for a chance to win free tickets.