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THE GREAT PUMPKIN
HOME RENOVATION AND DESIGN
Renovations thriving ADDING VALUE TO CURRENT HOMES BY JONATHAN GUIGNARD ADVOCATE STAFF
Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff
Trevor Patten of Devon, left, and Jet Baird of Castor, had some fun in the pumpkin patch Saturday as they visited the Kraay Family Farm and home of the Lacombe Corn Maze. Saturday, Oct. 22, was the last day of operation for the Corn Maze this year, which had a Charlie Brown and Peanuts theme in honour of the 50th year of the Peanuts Great Pumpkin.
Alberta’s slow economy isn’t having a major effect on home renovation companies in Red Deer. According to Statistics Canada, home owners in Alberta spent $1.56 billion on expansions or improvements to their properties from the beginning of April to the end of June this year. Jeff Ross, owner of Ross Contracting in Red Deer, said the economy may have impacted people buying new homes, but renovation companies are thriving. “Renovations are really good right now because when housing markets go down, renovations get more popular. People would rather stay in their home, and do renovations,” said Ross. Dustin Marsh, partner of Alair Homes in Red Deer, said he sees more and more people staying in Red Deer rather than switching markets. He said people are willing to invest more into their current home and try to make a profit further down the line. “They’re getting more comfortable inside their home and aren’t looking to go out and jump into different markets. They’re staying in the same place, and figuring out what equities they have in their current home,” said Marsh. Ross said kitchens and bathrooms are always popular when it comes to renovations, but said in this economy, people are always looking for creative ways to save money. “A lot of people try to finish their basement or do an income suite to try and save some money and have the mortgage less expensive,” said Ross. When people do decide to sell their home, Marsh said renovations can be the difference between selling your home or not. See HOME on Page A2
Red Deerians speaks out about proposed carbon tax BY JONATHAN GUIGNARD ADVOCATE STAFF Bill 20, the Climate Leadership Implementation Act, is set to kick in Jan. 1 and citizens of Red Deer have mixed opinions on the new Alberta carbon tax. Red Deer resident Mike Cook is someone who doesn’t agree with it. “I think it’s unnecessary, and I think it’s the wrong time. I truly believe that Canada is a carbon sink and we’re not over our limit. “People are losing their jobs, and I believe (Justin) Trudeau and (Rachel) Notley just don’t have the population in their best interest,” said Cook. Cook isn’t alone, others are infuriated with it and are quick to point the finger at the premier or the prime minister.
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“I think it’s a joke. Why should we pay money for using our resources? “I blame Rachel Notley and the NDP because they’re the ones creating it,” said Red Deer resident RED DEER WEATHER
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