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014 Edmonton Region

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025 Morinville 027 St. Albert

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showhome review

031 Northeast

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065 White Eagle Homes

035 Fort Sask

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019 Mortgage Rates 093 Web Directory advice

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043 Southeast

089 Walton Development & Management

049 Beaumont

Hawks Ridge at Big Lake

051 Leduc 053 South 057 Southwest 069 West 075 Stony Plain 077 Spruce Grove 083 Northwest

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You can choose any of these mortgage options which fit into the two basic mortgage types.

Lenders may even customize these options to suit your needs.

All mortgages are of two basic types:

OPEN MORTGAGE: Allows borrowers to repay all or part of the total amount of their mortgage at any time without penalty.

Because of flexibility, this is ideal for borrowers who plan to sell their homes in the near future or who want to switch from a short-term mortgage at high interest rates to a longer term when mortgage interest rates fall.

CLOSED MORTGAGE: Usually has the lowest interest rate available but lacks the flexible features of other mortgage options.

A good choice for those who want the security of knowing their monthly payment is fixed for a longer term.

Prepayment options are available but they are subject to conditions.

PORTABLE MORTGAGE: Flexibility if borrowers move.

Borrowers can take the mortgage to their new home or can transfer it (usually with the consent of the lender) to the purchaser of their old home. This is an attractive option if the rate on the existing mortgage is lower than current rates.

CONVENTIONAL: The buyer can borrow up to 80% of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less.The down payment has to be at least 20%.

INSURED OR HIGH-RATIO: A buyer can borrow up to 95% of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less. The down payment can be as low as 5%.

ONLINE CALCULATOR ypnexthome.ca/mortgage-calculator PREPARED BY CANNEX ON AUGUST 15, 2015 AT 00:30:18 ET. This information is current as of the date and time posted and is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2015 CANNEX Financial Exchanges Limited. All rights reserved. Legal Notices

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The Estates at Waters Edge

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ecreational lake front property has long been exclusively thought of as a summer treat. From that first warm weekend at the end of May, residents of cottage country do their best to squeeze in as much time at the lake before the leaves and snow fall.

There is, however, a new development in Alberta that offers the exclusive benefits of lakeside living year-round. Whether prospective buyers are looking for a weekend retreat or a permanent residence, The Estates at Waters Edge offers unique, single-family homes to accommodate a range of budgets and lifestyles.

This secure, gated development is situated 45 minutes west of Edmonton on the shore of Lac St. Anne. As a perennial community equipped with resort-style amenities, residents enjoy the beauty that every season has to offer. Summer activities include water sports, fishing, walking, biking, or golfing at a nearby course. Winter brings its own selection of outdoor activities, including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. For skating and hockey enthusiasts, there is an outdoor NHL-sized ice rink, complete with a skate change and warm-up facility. Access to a private boat launch and a maintained marina allows for carefree boating enjoyment. For social gatherings, a

clubhouse, featuring a kitchen, dining area and games room, can accommodate gatherings both small and large.

Home designs are created in-house by the Waters Edge Architecture Team to keep turn-around time to a minimum. Most home builders charge a fee for any changes to their plans, however, this service is complementary for buyers who choose to build with Waters Edge. Owners can also choose to purchase an undeveloped lot and construct with their preferred builder as long as the proposed design fits within the architectural and landscaping guidelines.

Waters Edge homes have been designed in a timeless Craftsmanstyle and are available in an array of two to four bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,150 to 2,500+ sq.ft.. Layouts and room sizes are completely customizable to ensure that each plan meets the buyer’s needs. Yards are fully landscaped and can include a choice of parking pad, attached or detached garage. A variety of high-quality interior finishing packages are also available and owners can rest easy knowing that their residence comes with a 10-year Progressive Home Warranty to ensure the highest home construction quality.

Lot prices start in the low $100,000’s, and two bedroom residences with completely landscaped lots start in the low $300,000’s.

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TEXTURAL PUMPKINS...

BY C. MARIE HEBSON Did I mention that Halloween is my favorite holiday? Halloween invites creativity, imagination, inspires ingenuity, and kindles memories of being carefree and a bit crazy.

I’ll admit, I’m a Halloween purist – but I’m blown away by the gorgeous textural carvings I’m seeing all over the internet – this is so exciting because texture is all the rage, and is my absolute favorite element to bring into an interior design to put it over the top and make it really special. Shown here are various ways to carve pumpkins with gorgeous patterns to give you texture. Carving patterns into your pumpkins instead of a face makes it more sophisticated, and essentially makes the pumpkin a more versatile staging accessory than just for Halloween. Love this!

Staging your doorway for trick or treaters is always a fun way to use your imagination – shown here are tree branches, scary raven cut-outs and statues, with pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colours, carved or not, this doorway embraces the spirit of Halloween for sure!

Table Setting – sometimes simple is better. Whether your creating a themed party, or just having friends over for dinner, embrace the fall colour palette with this simple place setting – perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving or just because.

Enjoy the Season!

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Edmonton an economic standout

By Jim Rivait

EDMONTON CONTINUES TO BEAT ECONOMIC EXPECTATIONS, AND THAT’S POSITIVE NEWS for people

looking to buy their first home buy their first home or move up in the market.

While most of Alberta’s cities are struggling because of lower oil prices, the economy in our capital is proving remarkably resilient.

In the new-home sector, Lethbridge is the only other major city in Alberta to show an increase in home starts so far this year.

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Through the first three-quarters of 2015, Edmonton builders have started work on 13,500 single- and multifamily homes. That’s almost 3,500 homes over the total in 2014, a year when oil prices started above $100 U.S. a barrel. A surge in multi-family construction is responsible for the upswing, but demand for single-family homes remains solid – almost 4,500 basements were poured so far in 2015.

A strong construction sector is one reason Edmonton is poised to avoid slipping into recession this year. Early this year, forecasters such as the

Conference Board of Canada were certain our city’s economy would shrink in 2015.

That’s not the view of the City of Edmonton’s chief economist. John Rose recently updated his calculations and decided the city’s economic output would edge up enough to avoid being classified as a recession. That’s an important vote of confidence at a time when a lot of national media coverage just assumes that doom and gloom have taken hold in all parts of the province.

Rose pointed to a diversified local economy and the city’s large contingent of public sector workers as reasons Edmonton is still growing. Alberta’s new NDP government has given repeated assurances that it will not slash jobs to balance the budget.

Looking ahead, we can be confident that the jobs of thousands of civil servants, nurses, teachers and other public sector employees will be helping to keep the city’s economy churning along.

Those strong economic fundamentals are reflected in the creation of a total of 3,000 new jobs in the city during August despite layoffs in the energy sector. And while the unemployment rate has edged up to 5.9 per cent, it’s still significantly lower than the national rate of 7.1 per cent.

The city’s strong economic fundamentals are winning recognition internationally. The annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate report by consulting firm PwC looks at all major U.S. and Canadian markets. The just-released 2015 edition remains positive about Edmonton’s prospects.

“Robust growth in residential construction, retail sales and personal services sectors is expected to assume a more prominent role in Edmonton’s expansion of the next 12 to 24 months,” the report says. “These strong fundamental drivers will help insulate Edmonton’s economy from external shocks.”

Buying a home is a big step and a key factor in the decision will be the economic health of the community. The recent positive forecasts for Edmonton’s future are a great confidence booster.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Alberta represents more than 1,500 business members, including new home builders, renovators, developers, trade and supply companies and professional services. Find a local builder at the CHBA Edmonton region website chbaedmonton.ca

Jim Rivait is Chief Executive Officer of CHBA – Alberta. Starting his career working in government, Jim spent the last decade working in the private sector specializing in government relations, advocacy, strategic communications, policy development/analysis and association management.

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Why we need context, not just data, on foreign investors

By Wayne Karl

IMAGINE A HOUSE OF CARDS – or a game of Jenga – where one wrong move could cause everything to come crashing down. This is the fear some have when it comes to foreign investors in Canadian real estate.

The concern is that foreign buyers– those who live elsewhere but buy properties in Canada and rent them out – are driving up home prices, particularly in hot markets such as Vancouver and Toronto. This offshore demand is leading to an artificial, unsustainable market, some believe, which could cause a crash if for any reason these owners pulled out or sold their homes en masse.

“People are concerned that foreign buyers are coming in and buying too many properties and driving the prices up,” Ben Myers, senior vice-president, market research and analytics at Fortress Real Developments, told New Home Guide. “That is the big concern.”

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is taking steps to address this “data gap,” by scheduling meetings with industry stakeholders and other measures. Prime Minister Stephen Harper also promises to get a better handle on the issue.

Some of these foreign buyers are paying cash – given that Canadian properties are a relative bargain compared to prices back home for Chinese buyers, for example.

This means they’re not borrowing from Canadian banks or requiring insurance from CMHC, further contributing to the dearth of data.

Without such transparency, it could fall on real estate agents and lawyers to report such transactions.

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The problem with this scenario, points out Don R. Campbell, well known real estate investor and author, is that “data without action or policy is just knowledge.” There is nothing currently in place preventing foreigners from purchasing Canadian real estate.

“I’m a stats guy,” adds Myers.

“I’d love to see the information, but I think we have a pretty good idea that residential real estate sales activity to non-domestic buyers is pretty isolated to Toronto and Vancouver. Should Canadian taxpayers in every other metro area be on the hook for the cost of collecting this info?

“If we find out foreign buyers own 1.2 per cent of Canadian residential dwellings – 3.5 per cent in Toronto units and 6.1 per cent in Vancouver – then what? How much will it cost to take the next steps?

“Even if you had the proper data and the world’s best econometricians, you could never know what a home would have sold for if a foreign purchaser didn’t buy it,” says Myers.

Campbell says any such data would be “incredibly inaccurate, given the many ways in which the ultimate purchaser can hide who is buying.”

He also points out that The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) could limit any disclosure. PIPEDA sets out ground rules for how private sector organizations may collect, use or disclose personal information in the course of commercial activities.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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What to do when you hire a contractor Many experienced and reliable contractors work in your community – highly skilled professionals who do business the right way.

Unfortunately not all contractors play by the same rules. Some cut corners to offer lower prices. They promise you a “good deal” as long as nothing is written down and you pay in cash.

These cash deals can mean a lot of risk for you.

Contractors who don’t do business properly don’t protect you from accidents or their mistakes. If there is a work-related injury or damage to your home, you could face lawsuits and financial loss.

You could be responsible for your contractor’s unpaid bills. And you could be stuck with work that is incomplete or badly done.

While serious, these risks are easy to avoid. Before you agree to let anyone work on your home, take these three simple steps: know who you’re dealing with, make sure you’re protected from risks, and always Get in in Writing! ™

How to find

a good contractor • Ask friends, family and neighbors about contractors they have hired to work on their homes.

• Contact your local Home Builders’ Association or other trade association for a list of professional contractors in your community.

• Ask your local building materials store if it has a list of recommended contractors.

• Ask your utility company if it has a list of recommended contractors.

• Check with your local Better Business Bureau to find out if a contractor is a member.

For more advice, including detailed information about contracts plus worksheets you can use when interviewing contractors, visit HiringAContractor.com For a listing of builder and renovator members, contact the Canadian Home Builder’s Association - Edmonton Region. Call 425-1020 or visit their website at chbaedmonton.ca Get it in Writing! provides information to help you make informed choices when you build, renovate, or repair your home. This program is managed by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association with support from the Government of Canada.

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HOUSING VALUATIONS

Who and what to believe?

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» by WAYNE KARL Located right next to the North Saskatchewan River, Forest Ridge For homeowners, when someone says your home is has all the outdoor amenities an active family needs to be happy drastically overvalued, naturally, you worry. If you’re a and healthy.

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prospective homebuyer, such news might cause you to delay

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Here are some recent examples of Canada’s housing valuations, from a variety of sources: Deutsche Bank: overvalued by 60 per cent Visit our Showhomes BankToday! of Canada: overvalued by 30 per cent WAYNE KARL ForestRidgeFortSask.com International Monetary Fund: overvalued by 11 per cent is an award-winning writer and editor with TD Bank: overvalued by 11 per cent experience in real Canadian housing economist Will Dunning: undervalued estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, by nine per cent Connect Homes | Homes by Santos | Pacesetter Homes | Victory Homes

Wayne explores the basics of buying property.

Email wayne.karl@ ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter atTwitter. com/WayneKarl

With such a wide variance in valuations, and using differing measures, who to believe, indeed?

“Far too many foreign economists try to make overly simplified statements about foreign housing markets they don’t understand enough about,” Calum Ross, mortgage broker and real estate investor, told New Home Guide.

“Above and beyond the traditional measures, there are a number of less tangible measures, such as the stability of social, political and economic systems at the federal, provincial and municipal level.

“Canada represents one of single largest countries in the world and going from coast to coast, Canada is home to a very diverse group of people with local economics that are vastly different,” Ross says. “Saying there is a Canadian housing Get the hands-on training market is no less ridiculous than saying there is ‘Canadian you need to get into the trades. temperature.’”

Thankfully, Canadaare Mortgage and Housing Corp.

Our industry-recognized programs (CMHC) added someenvironment context recently in its House Price delivered in a supportive learning Assessment (editor’s so that you canAnalysis start to and build your future now.note: for more information, flip to page 56), which provided a market-by-market snapshot Visit us at

by Canada’s larger centres. The report attached a risk level womenbuildingfutures.com – low, moderate or high – for the major cities, using risk factors of overheating, acceleration in house prices, overvaluation and overbuilding.

With Regina and Winnipeg, of all places, being the only major centres earning “high risk” assessments, CMHC’s

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report reminds everyone that housing markets must be assessed on a micro level, not wide-swathing national viewpoints. Canada’s most expensive market, Vancouver, earned a “low risk,” while Toronto, the other market often mentioned in conversations about overvaluation, was ranked as “moderate risk.”

“From a pure economic theory standpoint, when interest rates are low, then real asset prices will go up,” says Ross. “Real estate is one of the most interest-rate-sensitive sectors of the global economy. When it comes to mortgages, what we know is that people have a tendency to buy payments and be less concerned with total debt. The lower interest rates and longer amortizations allow for lower payment and as long as payments stay affordable – many people won’t get caught up with the sticker shock of more expensive real estate prices.”

So, who to believe, next time you see a report on Canada’s housing valuations?

Well, a Canadian source such as CMHC is a good start. Otherwise, as experts stress, remember to look at your individual market for a clearer indication, not the national assessment.

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INTRODUCING SOUTHEAST EDMONTON’S In the first four months of 2015, housing unit starts in

terms of sales and price growth, with the resale side of

the Edmonton region have grown 136% on an annual

this market experiencing continued price growth thus

basis*. While owner-intended starts have nearly

far in 2015.

doubled by this measure, today’s construction is being

MOST INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY. heavily bolstered by an insurgence in apartment rental

Given the above, one might ask why there is a need

starts – 981 since January 2015*.

to build new rentals when we can just promote further homeownership in the new condo market.

One obvious driver of this trend has been the region’s consistently thin vacancy rates within professionally

The answer to this is an unforeseen real estate market

managed rental buildings. For those looking to rent,

trend and an appearing, if not now apparent, consumer

finding an apartment in this market can be daunting,

trend. In past articles, we have written about the

with many settling outside of desired areas, or for less

opportunities for investment in Edmonton’s secondary

desirable options. This situation has caused average

markets, as highlighted by the fact that while the city of

rents in the region to grow faster than anywhere else

Edmonton’s entire stock of apartments grew by over

in Canada*.

7000 units from 2012 to 2014, occupancy rental rates remained stagnant at roughly 30 percent. All of this

Many real estate agents and new condo developers

occurred while the professionally managed stock of

now note that today’s rental costs closely resemble

rental apartments remained stagnant*.

the mortgage payment one might pay on a condo.

$ It seems developers of these new primary rental As welcome gift, we’re giving up tothat 7,000 in discounts.

Thisapoint should seemingly hold close sentiment with Edmontonians who maintain one of the highest housing

projects have tuned into an emerging trend that was

previously being serviced primarily by secondary rental homeownership rates of all majorbefore CanadianDecember regions*.

Anthony Henday Dr The first 20 purchases 31, 2015, receive:

More on this next time…

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market investors. What is this trend?

$3,000 Discount forhelp Single-Family 1-Car Garage homes, Local values like this may also explain the success

projects that Discount took place between 2005 and 2011 2-Car – a $5,000 for Single-Family Garage homes time when the primary rental market was reduced by Ellerslie Rd SW $7,000 Discount for select lots *Statistical figures and trends are based on public publications over 8,000 apartment units*. Furthermore, condos for sale have experienced great successnewest in recent years in Intelligence House is Edmonton’s and most innovative Real Estate Marketing Agency with a focus onbuilders: strategic market intelligence which Our lane includes full research, marketing and sales services real is estate industry.newest and most HOMES to BUILTthe FOR LIFE Intelligence House Edmonton’s 780-901-9966 innovative Real Estate Marketing Agency with a focus on strategic market intelligence which includes full research, marketing and sales services to the real estate industry.

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In our last article, we discussed the heavy presence

economists are projecting a rebound in provincial

of first time home buyers (FTHB) in today’s real

starts to take place sometime in 2017, adjacent

estate market, as well as the demographics and

to general economic expansion at rates that have

psychographics of this group. Specifically, we noted

fostered a busy new housing market and more than

that across Alberta, FTHB have come to represent

respectable new housing price growth in the past.

an unprecedented 54% of all market transactions.

With that said, there is currently a good level of For these consumers, purchasing a new home can

choice of new homes for sale in markets across

be a prideful experience and incredibly sensible

Alberta, such as Edmonton and Calgary.

given the near-rent-like mortgage payments that can be achieved with today’s record-low mortgage rates.

In fact, there are more new housing developments taking place across these communities than there

At Intelligence House, we often encourage all

has been in decades, giving today’s new home

potential home buyers in Alberta to take advantage

consumers a timely advantage in terms of choice of

of this situation, recognizing that their purchasing

location and, in some cases, time sensitive pricing

power for new homes under today’s market

and promotions.

conditions is perhaps stronger than it will ever be again in this province. To that end, we can’t stress

Simply put, if the time to buy your new home is now,

enough that while current new housing market

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conditions in Alberta may favour buyers, this won’t

other reason than financial, stop waiting. Today’s

be a long-lasting occurrence.

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MANY CANADIANS LOOKING TO LOCK IN

a long-term mortgage

Canada’s continuing low interest rate environment has Canadians thinking now is the time to lock in a longterm mortgage.

A new poll from CIBC reveals the majority of Canadians, 74 per cent, would opt for a medium or long-term mortgage if they were to acquire, refinance or renew a mortgage today.

Twenty-seven per cent think now is the time to look beyond the traditional five-year fixed mortgage for a term of up to 10 years.

“Canadians are recognizing that today’s historically low rates won’t last forever and some are looking for ways to bring predictability to their finances over the long term,” says Barry Gollom, vice-president, mortgages and lending at CIBC. “Most Canadians tend to opt for a fixed rate over five years when choosing a mortgage today. With more than one in four Canadians now saying they would choose a longer term of seven or 10 years, we may be seeing the start of a shift to longer terms.”

Canadians are recognizing that today’s historically low rates won’t last forever and some are looking for ways to bring predictability to their finances over the long term

BENEFITS OF A LONG-TERM MORTGAGE

Locking in to a fixed rate, medium or long-term mortgage can reduce the stress that can come with following interest rates.

“If interest rates rise in the next year or two, homeowners with shorter term mortgages or variable rate mortgages could see their payments move higher,” Gollom says. “Having a medium or longer term fixed rate can act as a measure of stability and protection – especially for those who have recently bought their first home.”

The prospect of rising rates may not be something Canadians have to worry too much about in the near term.

During its interest rate announcement on May 27, the Bank of Canada announced it was going to hold its overnight lending rate at 0.75 per cent.

“The overnight rate has only been sitting at 0.75 per cent for a little less than three months now, after Governor Stephen Poloz finally decided to cut it down from the one per cent it had held steady at for nearly 4.5 years,” says Alyssa Richard, founder and CEO of RateHub.ca. “That decision was made in January, in an attempt to shield highly indebted Canadians from the negative impacts of the significant drop in oil prices (and job losses that have occurred as a result).”

CIBC says the shift to longer term, fixed rate mortgages signals growing interest by Canadians to gain greater control and certainty over their largest financial obligation. With a consistent and predictable mortgage payment at today’s low rates guaranteed for many years, Canadians may have the opportunity to pay down their mortgage faster and minimize interest costs, which will help to keep them on track for their broader financial goals.

“Finding an expert who can crunch the numbers on a variety of mortgage options while factoring in your other debts, your savings goals and your personal risk tolerance is an extremely important part of the evaluation process,” says Gollom.

CANADIANS’ MORTGAGE MOOD

» 47 per cent would choose a medium term mortgage (three or five years) if they were to acquire, refinance or renew a mortgage today » 7 per cent would opt for a longer term (seven or 10 years) » 19 per cent would go with a shorter term (one or two years) » 62 per cent of Canadians with a mortgage believe it will be at least 10 years before they are mortgage-free, making it possible to choose a longer term such as a 10-year fixed rate

Source: CIBC Mortgage Poll

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BUILDERS: Art Custom Homes, DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Dev. White Eagle Homes, D’CorHomes, Homes, BUILDERS: Art Custom Celebration Homes White Eagle Homes, D’Cor Homes, LOCATION: Homes 1 km South of Ellerslie Road Celebration on 111 Street SW LOCATION: 1 km South of Ellerslie Road on 111 Street SW

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DEVELOPER:Brookfield Brookfield Residential DEVELOPER: Residential BUILDERS:Front attached attached Homes: BUILDERS:Front Homes: Homes by Homes, Jayman Homes byAvi, Avi,Sterling Sterling Homes, MasterBUILT Rear-Detached Homes: Jayman MasterBUILT Rear-Detached LandmarkLandmark Legacy Homes, Daytona Master Homes: Legacy Homes, Builder Duplex & The Grove Townhomes: Daytona Master Builder Duplex & Brookfield The GroveResidential Townhomes: Brookfield LOCATION: South off of Ellerslie on 91st Residential Street, turn east on 25th SW. LOCATION: South offAve of Ellerslie on 91st Street, turn east on 25th Ave SW.

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BUILDER: Konark Homes, Cancom DEVELOPER: Cancom Development Homes, Infiniti Homes, Open Cancom BUILDER: Konark Homes, LOCATION: South on 101 Street to Homes, Infiniti Homes, Open Towship RoadSouth 510. Turn east Street to EastVistas LOCATION: on 101 Blvd. (follow signs) to Towship Road 510. Turn east to EastVistas Blvd. (follow signs)

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15 DESROCHERS VILLAGES DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Development LOCATION: MLC From Ellerslie DEVELOPER: Group Road and 11th BUILDERS: Celebration Homes, OPEN CALLAGHAN IN Street, drive South on James Mowatt Trail BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, LOCATION: Ellerslie Road & Blackmud HERITAGE VALLEY for approximately 5 minutes.

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For Every Moment of Your LifE. From celebrating your first home to growing your first garden, Chappelle Garden is the perfect community to call home.

Infuse your life with endless fun and relaxation with several kilometres of walking paths, ponds, parks and community gardens. The exclusive Residents’ Association is a great place to spend with family and friends and get to know your neighbours.

Enjoy year round amenities like the spray park, basketball courts, picnic areas and outdoor hockey rink.

Offering everything from townhomes and duplexes to rear laned and front garage homes, Chappelle Gardens is a community that you can grow into, providing homes for every phase of life.

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DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Morrison Homes, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Look Master Builder, Homes By Avi, Brookfield Residential LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & West of 141 Street.

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Western Living Homes, Sunny Valley Homes, Ace Lange Homes, Kanvi Homes, open LOCATION: Winderemere Blvd. West of 170 Street

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DEVELOPER: MLC / Cameron Communities BUILDERS: Cameron Homes, Hillview Master Builder, Kimberley Homes, Landmark Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, Aacropolis Homes, Ace Lange Homes, Carriage Signature Homes, Perry Signature Homes LOCATION: West of 180th Street and South of Ellerslie Road (9th Ave)

DEVELOPER: Windermere Ambleside II Ltd. BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Triumph Homes, Kanvi Homes, Kimberley Homes, Marcson Homes LOCATION: Terwillegar Drive and Anthony Henday Drive

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Coventry Homes, MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, Rohit Communities, Marcson Homes, Augusta Homes LOCATION: 170 St & 7th Ave. S.W.

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BUILDERS:Las Palmas Estate, Marco Antonio Homes, Open LOCATION: Windermere Blvd., West of 170 St.

Developer: UnitedCommunities Builders: RSL - Homesby Avi, Pacesetter, Parkwood Homes, Landmark Homes. RPL - Pacesetter, Landmark Legacy Homes, Duplex Homes (front attached Garages) Parkwood Homes, Landmark Legacy.

Duplex Homes (rear attached garages) - Homes by Avi LOCATION: 156 Street & Ellerslie Road

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Mac & Mitch Homes, Open LOCATION: Windermere Blvd. West of 170 St.

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DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd BUILDERS: AceLang Construction, Canyon Springs Master Builder, Birkholz Homs, Hillview Homes, Carriage Custom Homes, Kanvi Homes, Perry Signature Homes, Kimberley Custom Homes LOCATION: South on Ellerslie and 141 street

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DEVELOPER: Delcon Creekwood BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Connect Homes, Homes By Avi, Thomsen Built, Reidbuilt Homes, Prominent Homes, Alquinn Homes, Klair Custom Homes, First Avenue homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & West of 141 Street

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DEVELOPER: MLC Group BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Marcson Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, Landmark Communities, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Pacesetter Homes LOCATION: Ellerslie Rd, west of 127th St SW

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DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Development BUILDERS: Crimson Cove Homes, d’Cor Homes, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Pacesetter Homes, Rohit Communities LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road, East of 170 Street

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by Avi LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & East of 141 Street

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Kimberley Homes, Alquinn Homes LOCATION: Hiller Road, West of 170 Street

17 WESTPOINTE OF WINDERMERE BUILDERS: Celebration Homes, White Eagle Homes, Infiniti Master Builder, Hoxton Homes, Augusta Fine Homes LOCATION: 170 Street and Woolsey Link

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BUILDERS: Mattamy Homes, Thomsen Built, Klair Custom Homes, First Avenue, Alquinn Homes LOCATION: West of Creekwood Chappelle

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White Eagle Homes: The Blue Diamond Showhome WHITE EAGLE HOMES PRESENTS the beautiful Blue Diamond

showhome in Westpointe of Windermere. This two-storey home is nothing short of a showstopper with stunning features and a custom design that White Eagle Homes is known for. At 4,168 sq. ft., this home is filled with unique design features and an unmatched attention to detail. Plus, there is an additional 1,800 sq. ft. of luxurious living space in the developed basement.

The Blue Diamond’s attractive exterior features a stamped concrete driveway that leads to the home’s triple car garage. Neutral colours combined with dark cultured stone accents create a modern feel to the home. An impressive eight-ft. door with glass accents welcomes you into the home’s grand foyer and open concept main floor.

The foyer and great room both feature spectacular two-storey ceilings that create an instant open and airy feeling. This White Eagle home offers upgraded dark hardwood floors and beautiful

white porcelain tiles throughout each space. A stunning curved, open tread staircase leading to the second floor anchors the space and is accented with beautiful iron and maple detailing. The great room features a linear Napoleon two-way gas fireplace accented with a multi-tiered cultured stone surround. A second wall in the space presents a grand stone facade that complements the sophisticated fireplace design. Large floor-to-ceiling windows face the back yard of the home and allow for natural light to fill the space.

Open to the great room is the home’s striking kitchen. A central kitchen island with a raised eating bar provides additional seating to the area and features a granite countertop. The kitchen sink is found in the island – a great design feature that allows for extra counter space throughout the kitchen. Dark stained maple cabinetry complete with soft close drawers and contemporary hardware, as well as granite countertops are featured throughout. Modern mosaic tile backsplash and contemporary style lighting complete the space. Continuing through the kitchen leads to the home’s nook

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The nook features a window-lined wall and leads to the home’s back deck. The home also offers a private dining room to left of the nook, allowing for a more intimate dining experience – perfect for entertaining the family and friends.

Also found on the main floor is the substantially sized den, accessed through double French doors. This offers an ideal space for an in-home office or study space. The mudroom and laundry is also located on the home’s main floor and can be accessed through the walk-in pantry situated off the garage entry. The mudroom features a washer and dryer, as well as a convenient sink and storage space.

A main floor bath suitably located between to the den and kitchen completes the main level of the home.

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The second level of the home is a just as spacious as the main floor. Four exceptionally sized bedrooms are presented in this home, each featuring a walk-in closet and private bath. Double French doors lead to the home’s master bedroom, which is a large, inviting space and offers a linear gas fireplace with cultured stone surround, plus enough space to easily fit a king sized bed. A generously sized walk in closet allows for plenty of storage space, and a substantial ensuite features a corner Jacuzzi that is surrounded by tile. A large walk-in shower is also found in the ensuite.

The home’s finished basement provides another immaculate living space for homeowners. A fifth bedroom is featured on this level, as well as a gas fireplace with cultured stone surround. Engineered hardwood flooring with in-floor heating creates a comfortable environment in any season, while a wet bar with granite countertop, mosaic tile backsplash and maple cabinetry offer a complete entertainment space. There is also a theatre room that is sure to impress the entire family.

White Eagle Homes is a family-based company that specializes in building exclusive custom homes in Edmonton and area. Since 1996, this established company has been dedicated to creating unique and high quality custom homes that set it apart from other home builders in the market.

Since 2005, White Eagle Homes have been nominated for numerous local, provincial and national industry awards, including the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Edmonton Region’s SAM Awards – and, has won or been named a finalist every year since then. One of their most celebrated achievements was winning the sought-after Ralph Scurfield, CHBA - Alberta Builder of the Year Award in both 2011 and 2012. White Eagle Homes has also recently won various single-family home awards at local and provincial levels, and the CHBA - Alberta Small Volume Builder of the Year Award in 2013 and 2015.

Visit the showhomes at 5112 Woolsey Link, Monday to Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. or noon to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. For more information on this showhome or White Eagle Homes, call Bozena at 780.497.8998 or visit whiteeaglehomes.ca OCT 23 - NOV 20, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE 67

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DEVELOPER: Hopewell Residential Communities BUILDERS: Daytona Homes Master Builder, Innovations by Jayman, Jayman MasterBUILT, Prominent Homes, Hopewell Residential LOCATION: North of Whitemud Dr. on 215 Street

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DEVELOPER: Walton Development and Management LP BUILDERS: Montorio Homes, Coventry Homes, Hopewell Residential, Pacesetter Homes LOCATION: 215 Street and 35 Ave.

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DEVELOPER: Reid Worldwide Corporation BUILDERS: ReidBuilt Homes LOCATION: Corner of Lessard Road & 180th Street

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DEVELOPER: Alldritt Land Corporation LP BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: 178 Street south to Lessard Road turn on Danbury Boulevard & follow the signs

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DEVELOPER: Delta Square Properties Inc. BUILDERS: Habitat Studio, Vicky’s Homes, Heredity Homes, Areo Homes, Blackstone Homes, Homes

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DEVELOPER: Cameron Heights Joint Venture BUILDERS: Canyon Spring Master Builder, Hillview Homes Master Builder, Landmark Homes, Darren’s Homes, Classic Landmark Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Kanvi Homes, Marcson Homes, Look Homes LOCATION: South on Anthony Henday to Cameron Heights Drive.

DEVELOPER: Walton Developments and Management BUILDERS: Crimson Cove, Bedrock Homes, Connect Homes, Homes

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DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd BUILDERS: Daytona Homes, Homes

by Avi, Landmark Legacy Homes, Lincolnberg Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Western Living Homes, Encore Master Builder, Look Master Builder, ReidBuilt Homes LOCATION: 215 Street and Whitemud

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DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Deveopment BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Rohit Communities LOCATION: Located at 199 Street and Elston Gate

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BUILDER: Waters Edge Developments DEVELOPER: Waters Edge LOCATION: Only 20 mins West of Stony Developments Plain On Hwy 43 at Gunn BUILDER: Waters Edge & Just 35 mins West of St. Albert on Hwy 37 located on Developments the North Shore of Lac Anne LOCATION: Only 20Ste mins West of Stony Plain On Hwy 43 at Gunn & HILLS OF TWIN Just 35 mins West of LAKES St. Albert on DEVELOPER: Dyrbye Ltd. Hwy 37 located on Developments the North Shore BUILDERS: Open of Lac Ste Anne LOCATION: 2 miles North of Yellowhead Trail on highway 779 & 1.5LAKES miles West on HILLS OF TWIN twp road 534 Dyrbye Developments DEVELOPER: Ltd. WILLOWS END BUILDERS: Open DEVELOPER: Developments LOCATION: Jaffer 2 miles North of BUILDER: Jaffer Developments Yellowhead Trail on highway 779 & LOCATION: 48 Street androad Willow Park 1.5 miles West on twp 534 Road North

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Extensive with new Big Box National Extensive Outlets 2 km to the • GROCERY: with new east Box of town.

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• PARKS & PATHWAYS: Extensive, including 12 km of pathways, watercourses & PUBLIC SCHOOLS Lions campground.

• FOREST GREEN 5210 - 45 Street PUBLIC 963-7366SCHOOLS [1] •• FOREST GREEN HIGH PARK 5210 - 45 Street 40 Highridge Way 963-7366 [1][2] 963-2222 [1] • HIGH PARKCOMPOSITE • MEMORIAL 40 Highridge Way 5116 - 55 Avenue 963-2222 [1] [2] 963-2255 [3] • MEMORIAL COMPOSITE • MERIDIAN HEIGHTS 5116 55Street Avenue 4119 -- 43 963-2255 [3] 963-2280 [1][2] • MERIDIAN HEIGHTS • STONY PLAIN CENTRAL 4119 43Avenue Street 5108 -- 55 963-2280 [1][2] 963-2203 [1][2] • STONY PLAIN CENTRAL 5108 - 55 Avenue SEPARATE SCHOOLS 963-2203 [1][2] • JOHN PAUL II 5801 - 48 Street SEPARATE SCHOOLS 963-2526 [1][2] • JOHN PAUL II 5801 - 48 Street PRIVATE 963-2526SCHOOLS [1][2] • ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN 5014 - 53 Avenue PRIVATE 963-2715 SCHOOLS • ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN [1]5014 Elementary K-6 - 53 Avenue [2]963-2715 Junior High 7-9

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• GROCERY: 11 Grocery/ Convenience stores, Safeway, IGA Garden Market, The Real Canadian Superstore & Walmart.

• RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Twin Ice Arena, Curling Rink, Golf Course, TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre, many soccer fields and baseball diamonds.

• MEDICAL FACILITIES: Member of the West View Regional Health Authority with almost 50 Medical & Dental practitioners.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 15+ km of pathways spread throughout 230 hectares of natural & developed park space.

11 THE WOODS AT KENTON DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, and Hillview Master Builder LOCATION: Century Road, South of Highway 16 at Vanderbilt Common

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DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Look Homes, Pacesetter Homes LOCATION: Westgrove Drive and McLaughlin Drive.

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By Gene Kosowan

AFTER A 17-MONTH DELAY AND PLAGUED BY A HOST OF PROBLEMS, Edmonton’s newest LRT line officially opened recently. And it doesn’t look like the issues surrounding the new Metro Line, which connects part of northwest Edmonton to downtown, will be resolved any time soon.

The first week alone, the line was affected by overcrowding and a faulty coupling that connected two passenger rail cars. Traffic congestion on at least one major artery that the line intersects, leaving vehicular traffic waiting several minutes for each train to cross at a sloth-like 25 km per hour — half the speed it was designed to travel.

Part of the problem with the new Edmonton LRT line was in the planning process, especially with traffic congestion, when one station was moved before a traffic study could be conducted. A city audit released in August blamed poor communication between city council, administration and levels of planning, management and construction for the snafus in the $53-million project.

Interestingly, within a week of the line’s opening, council fired its city manager.

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But the heart of the matter lies in the coordination of two different signal systems, says Graeme McElheran, the city’s communications manager for transportation services. The new Metro line uses a communication-based train control system, which pinpoints a train’s track position. The software works differently from the full-block system on the existing Capital line, which McElheran says works on the basis of a station being empty before another train can enter.

The LRT debacle has been a major black eye for Mayor Don Iveson, who made expansion of public transportation a major plank in his platform when running for the city’s top job in 2013 – and part of his dream to convert Edmonton into a more sustainable city.

It has also made realtor Wendi Freudenreich’s job a lot tougher.

“I’ve had deals fall apart because of transit lines, as nobody likes to live by a transit zone because of the noise from construction that’s gone on for far too long,” she says. “As well, congestion of traffic will definitely play a role in where people choose to live, if it turns out that an inefficient LRT line crosses where they want to commute.”

McElheran says the bugs are being worked out, which will eventually decrease station wait times and bring transit rail speed up to 50 km per hour.

Long term plans include expanding the Metro Line through Blatchford Park (which when built, is touted to be one of the world’s largest sustainable neighbourhoods) and further north to the city of St. Albert.

Gene Kosowan is a freelance journalist based in Edmonton

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This 136-acre, expertly developed west community is ideally situated just north of Yellowhead Trail on 215th Street, and west of Anthony Henday Drive. Surrounded by vast natural spaces, Hawks Ridge has been designed to incorporate the area’s natural qualities while providing residents with a sustainable community for their families to grow within for many future generations. The community’s unique location offers a balance of a scenic and relaxed atmosphere, while having the added convenience of being near an array of services including easy access to the city’s west-side amenities and Anthony Henday Drive. Offering captivating surroundings and a variety of excellent home options, this growing west community has become a desirable new-home buyer destination.

Hawks Ridge at Big Lake provides an array of firstrate amenities for residents to enjoy within their neighbourhood. Big Lake and Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park surround the community and offer spectacular natural settings filled with hundreds of bird and animal species that coexist with families. Hawks Ridge features 105 acres of natural and green space, with gorgeous mature trees, trails, preserved lands, walking paths and ponds right at resident’s doorsteps. Young and growing families will benefit from having a home that is next to the area’s future school site; plus, a commercial area that is located within the community, which will feature a variety of services and a convenience store with an estimated completion of 2017.

Homes throughout Hawks Ridge feature charming Mountain Vernacular and Arts and Crafts building styles.

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appealing look to the community and enhance the design and landscaping quality of the neighbourhood. An exceptional variety of home options are available within the community from various first-rate builders. Homes styles including front garage homes, rear laned homes, semi-detached and semi estate homes. Six new front garage showhomes are now open from Hopewell Residential, Morrison Homes, Reidbuilt Homes, and Montorio Homes. with prices starting in the $460s. Two new rear laned showhomes are also open for viewing from Hopewell Resdiential. Prices for rear laned homes are starting in the $350s. Later this winter, Connect Homes will be offering semi-detached (duplexes) with a front garage - the newest addition of home style to the community. One of the most coveted home options in Hawks Ridge are the semi estate homes with lots that back onto stunning natural areas and Big Lake – prices starting in the $650s!

New to the area is Hawks Ridge Pass, a new wildlife bridge near the community of Hawks Ridge at Big Lake, which was officially opened in August. This $4-million wildlife underpass was constructed to ensure moose and other wildlife migrating through the region could do so safely. The project was designed in conjunction with Alberta Environment, City of Edmonton staff and local environmental advocates who worked over several years to create the most effective structure for the area. Hawks Ridge Pass is the first one of its kind in Alberta, outside of Canada’s national parks, and is a true testament to the quality of outstanding design of the community!

To learn more about Hawks Ridge at Big Lake visit hawksridge.ca.

Showhomes are located on Hawks Ridge Boulevard and are open Monday to Thursday 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays from noon to 5 p.m.

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Neighbourhood Profile

Windermere A community of modern amenities and access to nature

By Dajana Fabjanovich

Fast facts Average household income

$131,523 Family structure

FAMILIES

COUPLES

SINGLES

42%

39%

19%

Own vs. rent

9%

RENTERS

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AN URBAN-INSPIRED SUBURB within the city, Windermere is a vibrant new development in southwest Edmonton. Windermere comprises the communities of Ambleside, Windermere North, Upper Windermere, Langdale, Glen Ridding, Riverpointe, Keswick, Westpoint Estates and Windermere Drive.

Lifestyle Windermere is a safe, friendly and welcoming community with an abundance of modern amenities.

Residents can find all their retail needs close by, and it’s an ideal neighbourhood for active types who will appreciate the walking trails and golf courses nearby.

Vibe One of Edmonton’s fastest growing neighbourhoods, Windermere brings all the amenities of a town into a suburban community. What

makes it special is the abundance of greenspace, a mix of parks and numerous walking trails all in proximity to shopping, entertainment and dining opportunities.

Meet the Neighbours From singles and young families to empty nesters and retirees, Windermere is home to a variety of residents at every stage of life.

91%

OWNERS Most common home type DETACHED HOMES Education levels

51% UNIVERSITY

25% HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE

SOURCE: ENVIRONICS

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Linked to two major thoroughfares, Anthony Henday Drive and Whitemud Drive, residents can easily access the city. Edmonton International Airport is a short drive away, and for those without a vehicle, public transit is available during peak hours.

The Good, the Bad & the Rest Windermere is home to the Currents, a large shopping and entertainment complex. A medical centre opened

in 2014 and two nearby schools are to be built in the next few years, with space for more than 1,600 students.

Real Estate Southwest Edmonton has seen major growth in the past few years. Rising popularity has resulted in increased vehicle traffic and longer bus rides for transit users. On the positive side, Windermere residents still enjoy the feeling of small town living.

Dajana Fabjanovich is a freelance writer and communications specialist.

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