Alberta Renters Guide - 08 Jun, 2018

ALBERTA EDITION

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FOUR EASY ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

FOR RENTERS If your electricity bills keep creeping higher and higher, the following four tips from Energy Efficiency Alberta can help you be more energy efficient and save you money at the same time.

device is on or not. To save money and energy, plug your electronics into smart power strips with an auto-off setting, or turn off your devices when they aren’t in use.

Annual Energy Savings: 61.5 kWh/yr

1) LED LIGHTING

LED light bulbs use less energy than conventional incandescent bulbs and they last 30 times longer than traditional bulbs. An LED light bulb that runs 2.7 hours every day will reduce the amount of energy consumed in that lamp or overhead fixture by almost 50 per cent in a single year. On average, every LED bulb will last for 25 years. That means you’ll save about $138.90 in energy costs per LED bulb in your home over the course of each bulb’s life. Multiply that by the number of fixtures in your house and you can see how the savings start adding up.

Annual Energy Savings: 63.29 kWh/yr Annual Cost Savings per bulb: $6.37 2) SMART POWER BARS

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Annual Cost Savings: $6.19 3) CLOTHES WASHER

Washing clothes in cold water (and making sure you run full loads) is a great way to make a standard clothes washer more energy efficient.

Annual Energy Savings: 335 kWh/yr Annual Cost Savings: $33.70 4) CLOTHESLINE/CLOTHES RACK

It’s not always possible to have a rental unit or home with a clothesline, but if you do have one, using it can save you some money. As a bonus, your whites will get whiter after drying in the sun. If your household dries five loads of wash per week, the savings associated with line drying add up to almost $60 each year. If you don’t have a clothesline, drying clothes outside on a portable clothes rack will do the trick, too.

Annual Energy Savings: 569.4 kWh/yr Annual Cost Savings: $57.28

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CONTENTS

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Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

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Anne-Marie Breen DIRECTOR, CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Marlene Eisner ART DIRECTOR

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Sara Duck, Marisa Baratta CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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ADVICE

INSPIRATION MANAGER OF PRODUCTION

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Renter’s Help Energy-saving tips to put more money in your pocket

Furniture placement is more important than you think

EVENTS

IN EVERY ISSUE

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Parks ‘R Us Southgate has many spots to stay cool this summer

Editor’s Note

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EDITOR’S NOTE

OH THE WARM DAYS OF SUMMER

MARLENE EISNER

This year, it felt like winter would never end; endless days of snow, ice and unrelenting cold. And then BAM! Mother Nature flicked a switch and seemingly overnight, it’s June. Hello, sunny skies and warm temperatures.

Winter gave us a host of bills associated with staying warm and cosy during the long, cold days and nights. Our energy consumption increased to heat our apartments and keep the lights on to ward off the dark. Spring and summer bring a whole new set of variables. We’ll use our indoor lighting less, but to get through the hot, humid dog days ahead, we need to cool off with fans and air conditioning.

Saving on our monthly utility bills is not always easy, but there are a few ways we can all be more energy efficient. Check out the article on page 4 for tips on how you can put more money into your pocket while reducing your environmental footprint.

So enjoy renting, and when it’s time to make a move, let Renters Guide help. If there is something you’d like us to write about, or if you have a comment or suggestion, please send me an email.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

SOUTHGATE A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY HOT SPOTS

SUNTERRA MARKET

services and parks make it a great place to raise a family, with housing

AMY HANCOCK

Sunterra Market offers farm-fresh food, quality groceries, catering and one of the best lunch and dinner take-away delis in town. sunterramarket.com

options for every income level.

Residents enjoy the natural escape of Whitemud Creek Ravine without

Southgate is made up of several small

having to sacrifice access to major

neighbourhoods located between

amenities or public transit. The low

Whitemud Drive and 61st Avenue,

and highrise apartments, multi-family

enclosed in the west by Whitemud

and row-housing nearest to the mall

Creek Ravine and Calgary Trail in

have the highest density of families

the east. Traffic moves via rail or

and couples. The most westerly

freeway to the beating heart of the

neighbourhoods are home to more

neighbourhood: Southgate Centre,

retirees and empty-nesters with

one of Edmonton’s most popular

bigger budgets.

malls, but residential areas are mostly quiet and well-populated with

IN THE AREA

schools and parkland.

There is no shortage of elementary and secondary schools, and the University

THE VIBE

of Alberta and its hospital are a short

Southgate Centre sits like a castle

train ride away. Health services and the

overlooking the constant flow of

Edmonton Public Library are located

traffic along Whitemud Drive, 111th

right in the neighbourhood. A wide

Street and 51st Avenue behind it.

range of specialty shops, department

Walk a block within the residential

stores, restaurants and cafes can be

streets and vehicle traffic is replaced

found along 51st Avenue, Calgary Trail

with retired dog walkers, stroller

and within Southgate and Lendrum

pushers and children riding their bikes

Place shopping centres.

and bustle or peace and quiet, you’ll

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Southgate’s high density of schools, 10

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ITALIAN CENTRE SHOP

to the park. Whether you prefer hustle find both in Southgate.

TOM GOODCHILD’S THE MOOSE FACTORY

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EVENTS/EDMONTON

STAY COOL IN SOUTHGATE Compiled by MARLENE EISNER

Read on to discover what you can do in and around Southgate to have fun and stay cool

WILLIAM HAWRELAK PARK

William Hawrelak Park (originally Mayfair Park) is a 68-hectare park in the river valley featuring a five-hectare lake and open grassy areas. The park hosts several major festivals and events throughout the year and is a fantastic location to explore.

for everyone to enjoy the area in relative peace and quiet. This spring and summer, be aware there will be some construction activities throughout the park.

Still, it’s a great place to find many walking, hiking, biking trails and a canoe hand launch.

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA

TERWILLEGAR PARK

A perfect place for walking dogs, cycling and running. The 186-hectare park in southwest Edmonton provides enough space

On the last Thursday evening of each month, at 6 p.m., admission to check out the exhibits and installations at the Art Gallery of Alberta is free. It’s is a great way to

cool off during the summer.

HAVE FUN AT A SPRAY PARK

Check out one of the local spray parks in the Southgate area. It’s an easy way to spend the day – and an inexpensive way to entertain the kids. Bring your own drinks and snacks, find a shady spot or bring a pop-up tent and you’re good to go for the entire day.

WHITEMUD PARK

Located in southwest Edmonton, Whitemud Park is just off Fox Drive. Nestled at the start of the Whitemud Ravine, the park is a perfect place to enjoy a piece of Edmonton’s urban nature with its walking trails and picnic sites.

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INSPIRATION |

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FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT IS AN ART. EVEN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOME CAN BE UNINSPIRING AND INEFFICIENT IF FURNITURE ISN’T COMPOSED CORRECTLY. HERE ARE SOME COMMON FURNITURE FLUBS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM!

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Style versus comfort Style is certainly top-of-mind when decorating your home, but ignoring function and comfort is a big mistake.

Think about how you intend to use the space, and go from there. For example, having a coffee table and side tables within reach of the seating highlights the space’s functionality and convenience, and it makes the room look complete.

Slightly off-centre By no fault of homeowners, I often see the dining area light fixture off-centre to where the table should be. Rather than trying to centre the table to the fixture, place the table where it makes sense. Then, simply swag the chain of the fixture, so it’s centred to the table.

Wrong starting point When arranging your bedroom furniture, start with the bed placement first. A bed that comfortably sits in the room with side tables and a headboard is all you need. Of course, accent chairs and a dresser are excellent additions, space permitting!

Now, back up...

Nothing is worse than walking into a room and being met by the back of a big, bulky sofa. When arranging your furniture, view your pieces from every angle. Reconsider your arrangement and alternate angles to create a more pleasing and inviting furniture layout.

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Following sockets and outlets Just because your cable outlet is located on a certain wall does not mean your TV should be there. Think about what makes sense to how you plan to use the room, and its natural focal point. Remember, unsightly cables can be re-routed or covered.

Maintain good balance Ensure your furnishings are equally distributed to maintain balance. This doesn’t mean you have to go completely symmetrical; it’s more about the visual weight of your furnishings and how it’s distributed.

Focus!

A focal point is the initial point of interest when you enter a room. Your main seating area should always have a focal point, whether it’s a window, a fireplace or an archway/opening into another room. If you don’t have one, you can create one using a piece of art or furniture, such as a beautiful console table.

Forgetting flow and function When arranging furniture, consider how you will enter, exit and navigate the room.

For living rooms, make sure that you can easily get in and out of seating areas without having to awkwardly dodge furnishings.

Toronto-based, awardwinning interior stylist, Red Barrinuevo is an interior decorator and principal of Redesign4more, servicing clients in Toronto and the GTA. redesign4more.com

CALGARY

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CALGARY

NORTH WEST NORTH EAST

SOUTH WEST

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STAYING COOL AND ACTIVE IN

NOLAN HILL EDWORTHY PARK PLAYGROUND

Edworthy Park is a beautifully landscaped area surrounded by the river, walking and hiking trails, bike trails, shaded picnic spots, four playgrounds and an outdoor fitness park with a stretch station, sit-up station, elliptical and more.

This outdoor play space offers something for everyone.

ARBOUR LAKE PLAYGROUND

As the days get longer and hotter, it’s all about being outside and having fun. There’s a great selection of outdoor spaces in the Nolan Hill area if you like biking, exploring trails on foot, hanging out at an inter-generational playground or capturing the natural beauty of local parks with a camera, sketch pad or canvas

NOSE HILL PARK

Nose Hill Park is a large naturalenvironment park that lies in the northwest part of Calgary and is surrounded by 12 residential communities.

It has numerous hiking trails and dedicated off-leash areas.

EDGEMONT RAVINE

The network of ravines in the northwest section of the city is

completely surrounded by the community of Edgemont. Access to the ravines is through the parking lot on the east side of Edgebrook Blvd. N.W. The marsh has a wide variety of birds and other wildlife, and the ravines are home to a large number of deer. Features include hiking trails, picnic tables, a playground, fitness equipment, tennis and basketball courts.

The Arbour Lake playground is a good play environment for children, friends and family members of all abilities. The surrounding park area is beautiful, complete with a nearby soccer field and mature trees and includes elements like a seated chest and leg press, sit-up station, cardio and air walker, elliptical, rowing machine and more.

HAWKWOOD PARK PLAYGROUND

This multigenerational playground features a balance beam and vault bar that kids can clamber over and explore. Hawkwood Park has also installed outdoor fitness equipment, including a standing jump station, push-up station and more – all to get playground goers’ hearts pumping.

BOWNESS PARK PLAYGROUND

Located in Bowness Park, this playground has twisty slides, a catwalk, a ladybug bouncer, an Apollo spinner and saucer swings.

It also features a summer-fun spray park and wading pool, and is surrounded by walking trails, huge picnic areas and gazebos. This park is an ideal playground for kids, siblings, parents and grandparents.

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NOLAN HILL A GROWING COMMUNITY HOT SPOTS

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Nolan Hill is a growing community.

CAITLIN BEST

In Calgary’s 2016 municipal census, Nolan Hill had a population of 3,756, living in 1,583 dwellings, a change of 118 per cent since recording

Nolan Hill is one of the newest

a population of 1,723 in 2015.

communities to spring up in Calgary

Many areas of Nolan Hill feature a

on the northwest side of town. Its

considerable amount of families

boundaries include Symons Valley

with young children. The abundance

Parkway NW to the south and

of parks and paths have been

Shaganappi Trail NW to the east.

designed with families in mind, and

Looking north provides a scenic

right now, these are probably the

view of the rolling hills just outside

most used amenities.

SYMONS VALLEY MARKET This market is the place to go for all things local and delicious. In the warmer months, shop the village, enjoy a hearty BBQ and the children’s entertainment. symonsvalleyranch.com

the city limits.

IN THE AREA THE VIBE

Because the area is relatively

This northwest community was

new, there is still a great deal of

inspired by the British Isles and

development going on. Beyond the

provides a series of lush parkways

space for kids to play, you have a

and ravines set throughout modern

number of shopping centres, like

rows of houses and townhouses. The

Beacon Hill, recreational facilities and

dramatic ‘Old World’ ruins at the main

schools for all ages within a 10 to 15

entrance and roundabout will make

minute drive. On the weekends, the

you feel like you’ve stepped into the

Symons Valley farmers’ market is the

Irish countryside.

place to go.

Caitlin Best works as a freelance writer and creative based in Calgary, Alberta.

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NOLAN HILL GATES One of the iconic features of the community is castle ruins located at the entrance and the main roundabout. The ruins add an Old World feel to the area and serve as a great backdrop for family photos.

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