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Advantages of buying a quick possession home
Purchasing a brand new home doesn’t always mean you need to begin conceptualizing what you want and building it from scratch. There is another option – quick possession homes. A quick possession home (also known as a spec home) is a completed house or one that is already under construction. These are great if you […]
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Spookiest house on the block
We are well into October and with Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to give your house the haunted treatment. Follow these tips to transform your home into the spookiest house on the block and to attract trick-or-treaters in your neighbourhood. Lawn The front lawn is likely the largest space you’ll have to create […]
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Preserving our greenspaces
Public reserve spaces such as parks and trail networks are invaluable assets to communities and provide immeasurable health benefits to residents. They promote healthy lifestyles by encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors to connect with nature and neighbours. They also accommodate safe transportation alternatives and support access to free exercise whether it’s walking, jogging or […]
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Preparing your home before a vacation
January 29, 2026 Topics: Lifestyle When the bitter, cold prairie winter hits, so does the desire to pack your bags and jet-off to a warmer destination. A place where the parkas and snow boots can be swapped for shorts and sandals as a wardrobe staple. Whether you choose to escape the cold with a short weekend […]
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Backyard winter activities
January 9, 2026 Topics: Lifestyle Winter can seem never-ending but instead of wishing it away, it’s nice to make the most of it. During these winter months it’s important to get a daily dose of fresh air and sunshine, even on the blustery cold days. As an old saying by Alfred Wainwright goes, “There’s no such […]
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10 ways to winterize your home and save money!
With Winnipeg typically covered in snow for one-third of the year, Winnipeggers are well known for their resiliency in winter. But, have you considered how your home is handling the frigid temperatures? While new homes in our communities are built with energy efficiency in mind, it pays to consider additional energy-saving strategies that are easy […]