LOCAL Glass-Blowing Artist Captures the Imagination

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LOCAL
Glass-Blowing
Artist Captures
the Imagination
Bryan’s Back!
Bryan Baeumler returns to
Edmonton for the Edmonton
Renovation Show
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Meditation Hits the Edmonton
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On the Cover
Professional (and aspiring)
musicians entertained
crowds of all ages during
Creekwood’s popular twoday birthday festival in
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Construction Updates
and Happenings in Creekwood
News from the Heritage Point
Community League
News from the William Lutsky
Family YMCA
The Heritage Point Community League is
hosting its first casino fundraising event!
January 3 and 4, 2015
We are happy to have found great support
from within the community, but the more
volunteers we have, the better our event
will be! Funds raised will benefit our soccer
program; specifically they will go toward
awards, equipment, rentals and hiring a Soccer
Coordinator. Shifts are also eligible toward soccer
volunteer hours.
To learn more or volunteer, contact our
Fundraising Director, Meaghan Lim at:
[email protected].
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Y Programs Now Being Offered at Sejong
Multicultural Centre
2503 Ellwood Drive SW, Edmonton
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
Fitness: Zumba, Yoga & Boot Camp
Preschool: Active Start, Mini Kickers & Child
Minding
The completion of the park at the south end of
the neighbourhood (where the playground is) will
be completed in 2015 with more open space and
new designed obstacles that we hope will excite
kids of all ages.
Construction in Creekwood westlands
commenced in August. We are very excited
to open up all the westlands. A road has been
constructed from Chappelle Road west across
the utility corridor. Construction will continue in
2015, opening up many acres of new lots over the
next few years.
For more information and registration please
contact the William Lutsky Family YMCA at
(780) 439-9622.
The 41 Avenue SW interchange at QEII is still on
schedule to open September 2015.
Creekwood Chappelle
Construction Updates
Construction of 41 Avenue SW west of the QEII
will be completed over next few years with
portions being upgraded in 2015.
We finished construction of a new phase
in Creekwood this fall. It includes 30 new
front-attached garage home lots and 29 new
townhome lots. Showhomes will commence
immediately and are expected to open in
summer 2015.
Ellerslie Road was closed for most of 2014 and,
unfortunately, will be closed again west of 127
Street SW in 2015 between April and July
(Please note, these dates may change).
A community that invites you to enjoy
the simple things in life.
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quiet | calm | convenient
A SW community south of Ellerslie Rd. at 141 St.
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Home | Bryan Baumler’s
But too often these days homebuyers only want things
Job Site Calling
to look nice, he said in a recent interview. They sacrifice
efficiency for good-looking materials like granite counter
Before he got his start on the screen, Bryan worked as a
tops and stainless steel appliances, even if those aren’t
home builder. This was a different path than his original
the most lasting, practical option.
direction: he took political science and business courses
at university, figuring he would one day end up as a
Bryan Baeumler’s
lawyer, accountant or other desk-bound professional.
culture. So much is manufactured overseas; we use it and
But he already knew he was handy, thanks to his DIY
throw it out when we’re done. When you’re thinking of a
upbringing (his family built their own cottage). It wasn’t
house, the skeleton, the vital organs of the home should
long before Bryan discovered the corporate life wasn’t
be built to last.”
for him. He decided his passion was on the job site, and
he hasn’t looked back since.
JOB SITE
Life Lessons
Just because a home looks good doesn’t mean it’s well
built, he adds.
“I love what I do on the construction site. It’s easy for me
to work a 14-hour day because I love my job. It doesn’t
“The idea of ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ rings
seem like work, it’s just life.”
true for homes too. The structure, the bones and the
Better-looking doesn’t always mean better-built
A sick young girl comes home from
the hospital and realizes that, now in
a wheelchair, she can no longer get
into her own bathroom.
“We have a growing consumer culture, a disposable
What’s in a Home?
health of the house is hidden: it’s in the insulation, the
Bryan currently owns a home construction company
waterproofing, the foundation.”
that builds about 12 homes a year. That’s on top of a
demanding filming schedule for his series, his guest
Furthermore, if a house is built correctly, it should
speaking spots (he loves giving talks to students about
automatically be efficient, he says.
choosing a career in the trades), and his recent foray
into writing. “Which also might be my last,” he says with
“’Green’ is a misnomer. It’s a marketing ploy by
a laugh. (The process was a little time-consuming for
corporations. If homes are built properly they’ll retain
his liking.) Regardless, his first book, Measure Twice will
The home builder and popular HGTV
heat, so they won’t need a lot of energy to heat them.
be on bookshelves soon, giving readers tips on avoiding
star, who will be visiting Edmonton
And they’ll last a long time, which means you’re lowering
common home renovation mistakes.
in January to speak at the Edmonton
the impact on raw material and resources you need, and
Renovation Show, is best known as
lowering the cost of operating your home.”
the trustworthy construction expert
Giving Back
from HGTV’s hit home renovation
It’s a practical consideration, one the average person would
shows House of Bryan, Disaster DIY
never think of unless they were in that very same situation.
and Leave it to Bryan. Through the
unscripted shows, viewers feel like
But if you’re part of the Baeumler Family Foundation, this is the
they know Bryan – an easygoing,
type of consideration that gets you out of bed in the morning.
contractor-next-door type. But
underneath the easy smile, his values
The charitable organization has in fact come across this situation
are as rock solid as the homes
and a team of staff, led by founder Bryan Baeumler, were able to
he builds.
go to the girl’s house and remodel her bathroom. They knocked
out walls to build wider doors so she could come and go as she
Whether filming his show or talking
pleased. It was a simple, elegant gesture that was enormously
to homeowners in everyday life, Bryan
helpful, a solution that wasn’t too big or flashy, but had a
always emphasizes that a house
lasting effect.
should be built correctly. With good
materials and solid craftsmanship, a
“The idea of ‘don’t judge
a book by its cover’ rings
true for homes too.
The structure, the bones
and the health of the
house is hidden: it’s
in the insulation,
the waterproofing,
the foundation.”
These days Bryan is also keen on promoting his
charitable foundation. As noted, the Baeumler Family
Foundation uses construction and renovation solutions
to improve the quality of life for those who need it.
It started with the Baeumler family helping people who
wrote to them, requesting a hand. Recently the family
decided to formalize it.
“It’s rewarding. We give back, we wrap it into the show –
it’s always great if you can help someone who needs it.”
Find out more at baeumler.ca.
house should easily last more than
100 years and not need anything more
than cosmetic updates here and there,
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See next page for a Q&A with Bryan
he says.
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Q&A With Bryan Baeumler
Q: You’re so busy – how do you manage your time?
A: I don’t think there are any rules. Everyone has to find their own balance.
There’s no roadmap for managing your time, life, family or business—you
have to do what works for you and the people around you.
In my family we have chaos, and that works for us. It’s kind of like building
a house. Rather than using a straight roadmap, it’s more of a shipping
channel. As long as you keep pointed somewhat in the right direction, you’ll
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get there one way or another. There are too many rules and regulations in
life, sometimes you need some latitude to find your way there.
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Q: What’s a career highlight that stands out for you?
A: Sometimes I still have a hard time believing people are watching the show!
It’s hard to watch yourself, hear yourself. I remember being at the Gemini
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Information Series”… that still shocks me. Also, when House of Bryan got
the highest ratings on HGTV… that was a pretty good pat on the back.
Q: Any funny “celebrity” moments?
A: Because I don’t play a character on a show, a lot of people feel like they
know me. They tend to talk to me like a long-lost friend. They come up and
say “Hey, here’s what we’re doing at home.” It’s quite funny; sometimes I’m
thinking “Uh oh, should I know them? Should I remember their name?
Or do they just know the show really well?” They get to spend a lot of
time with me.
Seniors Friday before 5pm:
Vinyl Wall Dots
Corkboard
Rosalyn saved a bundle on wallpaper by instead
getting a local sign maker to print vinyl polka dots
which she stuck on the walls herself. This is a hip,
easy solution– just be sure you have a stepstool
handy so you don’t just decorate the bottom half
of the walls.
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This easy, creative solution was crafted by covering
cork hotplates (“trivets”) from Ikea with pretty fabric. It
only takes a few minutes and looks completely original
on the wall. Plus, it’s functional. The boards can be
used to hang all different types of items, like jewelry,
notes, or photos.
Bryan will be at the
Home Renovation
Show in Edmonton
January 23 and 24.
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Make a smaller room look more spacious by using
a mirror. In this case the mirror gives the illusion of
openness and light. What a difference!
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a stunning but affordable style. She used a combination of expert tips and tricks to create Do-It-Yourself pieces
Awards and they called my name for “Best Host in a Lifestyle/Practical
10 am – 9 pm
Sunday, January 25 Creekwood partnered with local interior designer Rosalyn Lazaruk to redecorate two new showhome rooms in
Dresser
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A great way to dress up a “big box” dresser is by lining
your drawers with shiny, patterned or coloured paper. You
can use wallpaper or scrapbooking paper depending on
what kind of texture you prefer. There are endless colour
and pattern options available. This is funky fix that will
make a plain piece much more exciting.
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Headboard
Using plywood shelves, a foam mattress pad, batting
and an inexpensive linen-type textile, a beautiful,
contemporary headboard was born! The project
cost only $80 and took only a few hours of work.
Find a step-by-step explanation on Rosalyn’s blog,
wicketblue.com.
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Total Room Budget: $2,000
Drapes
Vanity Stool
Custom window treatments can eat a large chunk of the budget.
Taking ready-made panels from Target, Rosalyn dressed them up
with a beautiful ribbon detail affixed along the seams. This gives
them a custom look at a fraction of the cost.
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Much like the DIY headboard, this is an upholstery
project. Rosalyn covered an inexpensive IKEA stool
with padding and a beautiful pattern (a remnant
left over from a previous project). This turned the
stool into a luxury seating spot.
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Vanity Table
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Wanting a small table for the
space, Rosalyn used a laptop desk
from IKEA. The original gun metal
didn’t have enough “wow” for the
room, but a little gold spray paint
did the trick!
If you’re looking to give
your living room or bedroom a quick boost, a
new textile could do the trick. Against the plain
solid colours of a sofa or duvet, throw cushions,
throw blankets and rugs are a fast and fun way
to dress up a drab room. (Plus they’re fairly
inexpensive so you can change for the seasons if
you wish!)
Customization a Keystone
of Artisan’s Offering
Have you ever met a person who knows exactly what he or she wants? This person
is decisive, creative and has great vision. They know the value of taking one’s time
to get something right and don’t mind waiting to get there.
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New Show Home
Ready to Personalize
Artisan’s most recent showhome is now open
in Creekwood.
“The Fiddle” model offers a contemporary design with
a West Coast feel. The 2,185 square foot detached home
has four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and a
finished basement.
Naturally, the sky’s the limit on options to customize.
As co-owner Aaron Vaage says, “We’ve never built the
same house twice.”
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This is the type of person that Artisan Homes wants to
With every new home, customers are first invited to sit
work with – a homebuyer who knows what they want
down with a draftsman to work on the initial design.
and can’t wait to work with a builder to make it happen.
From there, they can customize to their heart’s content.
Changes are allowed throughout the process, too. Once
“Our slogan is ‘your design, your style, your choices.’
construction starts, one of the owners is out visiting
That’s the message we communicate to customers,”
the building site nearly every day to monitor progress,
says company owner Aaron Vaage. “Our target market
Aaron adds.
is someone who’s looking for something unique,
something specific to them.”
“We really focus on the customer. Our buyers are ones
who wants to design not just the floor plan, but the
Since he and co-owner Nick Libicz founded the
entire home: the finishings, the fixtures, even down to
company more than 10 years ago, the boutique custom
adding something like wood panelling… If they want to
home builder has been offering its highly customized
move a wall during framing, we’re open to that,” he says.
“Some people aren’t accustomed to this type of choice
homes to Edmonton homebuyers who love the idea of
putting their own stamp on their home’s design.
Artisan is a fairly small builder, completing about 15
“We think, if you’re putting that kind of investment in
and responsibility. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the
your home, and you’re willing to spend a little bit more
options available. We’ve had the most success with
time, we will gladly work with you to make that happen.”
homebuyers who go in with a clear vision of what
they want.”
homes per year — and that’s the way they like it. Their
size allows the company to pay each homebuyer plenty
This freedom to customize means Artisan really does
of attention.
need to find the right match in a buyer.
However, he notes, “As long as you know in your mind
what you are trying to achieve, we can help you through
that process. Often people will come in with rough
sketches or a wish list — we’re here to make it a reality.”
Despite the high level of personalization, the costs aren’t
outrageous. Artisan considers itself a mid-range builder.
“We build homes in the $400,000 range. We don’t only
build million dollar homes… although we can do that too
if that’s what you’re looking for!”
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Call Artisan today at (780) 476-3100 or
email [email protected]
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Builders | Builder Profiles
Builder
Profiles
Showhomes
on PARADE!
New showhomes are now open! If
you haven’t been through Creekwood
Chappelle in awhile, now is the time to
come back for a visit.
Also, stay tuned for an announcement
about our next stage of development,
coming soon!
Connect Homes
At Connect Homes, we believe in building
affordable, high quality homes that meet your
needs and fit your lifestyle. We are committed
to providing you the home of your dreams
and allowing you to personalize to your heart’s
content—in less time, and with less hassle!
•T
he latest floor plans and options from
expert designers.
• Quickest move-in times in the Edmonton area.
Connect Homes is a Qualico company.
Rear-Laned and Paired Homes
NEW rear-laned showhome now open! Paired
showhome coming in spring 2015.
780.916.9003
[email protected]
www.connecthomes.ca
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Builders | Builder Profiles
ReidBuilt Homes
Since 1982, ReidBuilt Homes has been serving
Albertans through its mission of being the
leader in delivering affordable, quality-built,
family homes. ReidBuilt is a trusted member of
the new home industry and has been awarded
numerous local and regional awards for
excellence in product design, quality, marketing,
sales and customer service.
Paired Homes and Front Attached
Garage Homes
NEW PAIRED SHOW HOME NOW OPEN!
Billie Spasojevic, Area Manager
780.903.5592
[email protected]
www.reidbuilthomes.com
Thomsen Built
Thomsen Built likes to think of themselves as
“like no other”, a unique, one-of-a-kind builder
with a myriad of growing and changing styles
and approaches.
They aim to reach one special goal: your home,
just as you envisioned it, built by them. Only you
can be the one to tell Thomsen what you want
your new home to be like. Whether Thomsen
is building single-family or multi-family homes,
townhomes, or duplexes, each one is filled with
innovative design, quality craftsmanship and
beautiful products at affordable prices.
Rear-Laned and Paired Homes
NEW PAIRED SHOW HOME NOW OPEN!
Plus, NEW rear-laned show home opening in
early 2015!
780.975.1741
[email protected]
www.thomsenbuilt.com
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Alquinn Homes
At Alquinn Homes, we put more than 40 years
of home building experience to work for you.
Every home we build is designed and
constructed with extreme attention to detail,
quality craftsmanship and materials and a
keen understanding of the homeowner’s needs
and wishes.
Alquinn is the largest builder working in
Edmonton’s satellite communities. Our homes
in Creekwood will be the first opportunity for
Edmonton residents to purchase an Alquinn
Home! We have carefully chosen this community
for its future access to amenities and important
transportation links. Come and see what all the
excitement is about.
Front-Attached Garage Homes
Tom Tiprek, Sales Executive
780.901.9966
[email protected]
Artisan Homes
Artisan Homes provides a unique home building
experience by providing customers with a true
custom home where they actively participate in
every aspect of their home design. Clients work
with draftsmen to design their dream home, and
Artisan builds every home uniquely suited to the
homeowner’s vision. They guide customers from
the initial blueprint stage, through the thousands
of choices to the final finishing and beyond.
Through its decade of experience and high
standards of excellence, Artisan provides every
customer with an extraordinary home
building experience.
Front-Attached Garage Homes
780.476.3100
[email protected]
www.artisancustomhomes.com
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Builders | Builder Profiles
Homes by Avi
Homes by Avi has earned a reputation for beautiful
homes and extraordinary customer service. Over
the years, Homes by Avi has been fortunate to
build homes for thousands of Alberta families and
has always stayed true to building its company one
customer at a time.
Kimberley Homes
Townhomes
This year Kimberley Homes is celebrating 25
years of building homes for Edmontonians.
From concept to completion, Kimberley Homes
stands behind its product and ensures that
customer needs are first priority. Kimberley is
proud to be a five-time winner of the Builder of
the Year Single Family Small Volume Award,
most recently in 2014.
NEW PHASE AVAILABLE WINTER 2015!
Front-Attached Garage Homes, Flex Suites
Klair Custom Homes
We offer luxurious living at an affordable
price. Klair Custom Homes is proud to build
high-quality homes that provide you with
an unprecedented level of customization. To
complement our master builder’s lasting, quality
craftsmanship we offer standard and executive
upgrade packages, both offering features that
exceed industry standards. Build a home that’s
the perfect fit for your family, call Klair today.
Front Attached Garage Homes
780.410.2064
[email protected]
780.238.3958
[email protected]
www.buildwithkimberley.ca
NEW SHOWHOME COMING IN 2015
780.705.3830
[email protected]
www.homesbyavi.com
www.klaircustomhomes.ca
Congratulations
on 25 years
in Edmonton,
Kimberley Homes!
KLAIR CUSTOM HOMES
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Creeklife | Home Guide
Step 2: Narrow Your Focus
Hobby
ROOM
Showdown:
The Man
Cave vs.
The Craft
Studio
Next, consider the room’s purpose and what activities
will take place there. If it’s strictly for entertainment,
what games, systems or furniture will make it fun and
functional? If it’s for crafting, what table space, storage
closets and organizational solutions will you need?
To keep from getting overwhelmed, choose one or two
What was once called a hobby
room has now begun to take
on all different types of defining
characteristics.
anchor pieces to define the room. Options might include:
a home theatre system with surround sound; big,
comfortable recliners; a pool table; musical instruments
like a guitar or drum kit; a fully stocked bar with stools;
or a collectibles display. For crafters, your anchor pieces
might include tools like a loom or woodworking bench,
For cool, dark, entertainment-based activities, the “man
a gift-wrapping or scrapbooking station, or an oversized
cave” has become all the rage. This is a room dedicated
organizational shelving unit.
to (typically male) hobbies and entertainment. It’s a
place where friends gather to escape the responsibilities
of everyday life and enjoy manly indulgences like sports,
Step 3: Ditch the Clichés
beer, pool and poker.
A man cave is for relaxing and entertaining, but
On the flip side, homeowners with lighter, brighter
that doesn’t mean it has to be an homage to male
hobbies that require craftsmanship and creativity are
stereotypes. Similarly, a craft studio doesn’t necessarily
choosing to create craft studio spaces that prioritize
have to be decorated with pink polka dots and bows.
storage, organization and creative inspiration.
Build a room that lets you do what you love to do with
the people you love to do it with.
Whichever path you choose, the planning principles are
the same. Here are our top steps to getting your room
right, whether you are aiming for an artistic scrapbook
Step 4: Set a Budget
sanctuary or scotch-friendly fortress of solitude.
We all knew this one was coming. Let your required
Step 1: Choose Your Space
room renovations and anchor pieces determine your
base costs. From here, add in whatever additional
upgrades you’d like to see – fresh paint, rock and roll
First, you must determine where you can carve out your
paraphernalia (oops—sorry, no clichés!), and furniture.
man pad or design den. Do you have a spare room that’s
not being used? Can you sacrifice an existing living room
After you’ve calculated those costs, see what funds you
or family room? What about a garage or unfinished
have left over for fun extras and accessories. Man cavers
basement area? Choosing a space will give you an idea
might consider a high-end chess set, a vintage dart
of how much reno work you need to do, how much
board, kitschy coasters or stacks of old novels. Crafters
square footage you have to work with and what kind
of work will need to take place. (For example, you
might think of inspirational prints and posters, upgraded
windows, fresh décor, or an espresso machine!
may need to change around electrical wiring for
television speakers or run plumbing for a
wet bar).
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Set the tone for a bright, charming evening with this
Great Gatsby
Cocktail Party
scheme. It blends outdoorsy cabin touches with a
This dramatic look will make for an unforgettable evening.
1970’s-inspired functionality. There’s no telling what fun
The metallic touches on the stemware and dishes will make
Retro Ski Cabin
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games and stories your guests will share over this
nostalgic chalet spread. The woodland animals,
timber runner and pinecone accents give the table
a cozy, cute feeling. Meanwhile, the smoky glass
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your guests feel like they’re attending a high end
function, but the sparkly flapper-style table runner
will remind everyone to have tons of fun. Rosalyn
accessorized with bowls of designer, black-and-
tumblers and Formica-green fondue pot anchor the look
white chocolate beads. Then, she tied it all together by
with structure and substance. Mix up some cider, pull on
including plates and a serving tray with art deco accents.
a turtleneck, and get ready for a great evening.
The 1920s have never looked so good!
Rule to Remember: Things can be other things! If you
Rule to Remember: Single side plates are an
like the look of something, don’t be afraid to repurpose it.
inexpensive way to dress up your white dish set. They
Here Rosalyn has used a star-shaped wall ornament as a
do not have to match, so you can buy singles of all
hot plate, and a cheese cutting board as a plate.
different kinds to mix and match your settings.
CELEBRATE the New Year
with Stylish Table Spreads
PRO TIP:
Table runners are
often overlooked as
a great alternative to
either placemats or
a tablecloth. Don’t
Three ways to set your table for success this season
be afraid to layer
them for a cool new
look and style.
Created by Rosalyn Lazaruk
After the holidays
are over, it is
the perfect time to
invite friends and
family to a good oldfashioned dinner party.
Get set to celebrate in
style with these three
winter-themed
table-setting options.
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PRO TIP:
A plain white dish set is one
of the most useful things you
can have in your cabinet. It’s the
perfect practical backdrop to
every good party spread. These
dishes are inexpensive, easy to
find and easy to replace. Like a
Highland Fling
Throw a dinner bash that combines the bright colours of classic Scottish tartans
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with the smooth, buttery tones of traditional shortbread. The red berry
bush gives the table a fresh, lively feel while the mix of textures from
the bowls and linens add a tactile, weighty touch. These pieces will put
your guests in the perfect mood to laugh, talk, and all-around enjoy
little black dress, you can accent
themselves. Who knows? Maybe someone will even burst into a hearty
the set with fun, flashy
Scottish song.
accessories and surround it
with beautiful items.
Rosalyn Lazaruk is an interior designer with Wicket Blue Interiors.
You can find more of her work at wicketblue.com.
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Showhome
PARADE
PROFILES
ReidBuilt Introduces
Popular Duplex*
in Creekwood
Roomy “’Texan 3” Has Space to Spare
ReidBuilt
introduces its
most popular
duplex to
Creekwood
A trusted Edmonton home builder is bringing its most
popular duplex to Creekwood.
Part of a brand new phase opening up in the
neighbourhood, the “Texan 3” duplex is likely to attract
all different kinds of buyers, says Assistant Sales and
Marketing Manager Pam Hoffman.
“It’s our most popular duplex model,” she says. “It’s a nice
size. It’s a size you don’t normally see for a duplex.”
Its functionality is really what sets the house apart, she
says. At 1,478 square feet, the three-bedroom, two and
a half bath home makes an attractive option for young
families, first time homebuyers or downsizing couples.
The bedrooms are quite sizeable, and buyers have the
option to swap the second and third bedrooms for a
double master bedroom. Plus there are the usual perks
of buying a ReidBuilt home: high-quality finishings like
*Did You Know?
A “duplex” can mean different
things. In this case, it’s a home
that is side by side with another
home. It can also be called a
semi-detached or paired home.
hardwood floors, conveniences like second floor laundry,
and in this case a first-floor den that can be transformed
into a home office, play room, or other use. Also, the
Design Centre at ReidBuilt has expertly selected from one
of six colour schemes, so home buyers know their home
will have a well-put together, designer look.
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STAYING POWER:
The ReidBuilt Difference
REIDBUILT IN CREEKWOOD:
A Natural Match
ReidBuilt was founded more than 30 years ago, during
the 1980s housing market crash. It was on these
ReidBuilt has found the Creekwood community to be
difficult proving grounds that the company established
a natural fit, Pam explains. First off, the neighbourhood
itself — learning how to adapt to market forces and
is great because it appeals to a wide variety of
evolving with buyer behaviour.
homebuyers. For example, this new phase will be filled
with duplexes and smaller family homes while just down
The company took lessons from that storm and used
the street there are attached-garage homes for buyers
them to become the reputable reliable home builder
ready to move up, and condos for individuals looking to
they are today.
simplify or pare down.
ReidBuilt ensures their homes are the best by working
Furthermore, ReidBuilt is a family-run company with
with exemplary trades, and choosing quality products.
the same community-based values as Creekwood, Pam
Through their excellent business standards ReidBuilt
says. With its well-planned walking trails, playgrounds,
has forged valuable working relationships with the
tree-lined streets, ponds, and community events, the
industry’s finest tradespeople and organizations,
neighbourhood really attracts the type of homebuyers
material suppliers and industry partners. That means
that ReidBuilt loves to work with, she adds.
“This neighbourhood really hits the nail on the head.
The parks were in place before families even began to
move in. They bring in the YMCA to run free outdoor
exercise classes. It’s planned out to appeal to people
who like to be outside and who look for a really
community-based lifestyle.”
Come visit the NEW ReidBuilt
show home in Creekwood at
6728 Cardinal Road.
Billie Spasojevic - Area Manager
Cell 780.903.5592
Email [email protected]
better-built homes and more affordable prices.
Friendly, helpful service, efficient design, construction
excellence and superior value will always be the heart
of ReidBuilt’s business. The best measures of success
for the home builder will always be the number of
repeat customers and customer referrals they receive.
As Pam says, “We have customers who come back to
us to build a second or third home. And we have many
customers who refer their family and friends to us. That
tells us we’ve delivered them a well-built house and
great service.”
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Creeklife | Artist Profile
“I was concerned about how I was
THE ART
and Craft
of Glass
Local glass-blower’s
innovative art captures
Edmonton’s imagination
going to pay my bills. So I sent out
enquiries to companies, to see if they
wanted to replace their traditional
hard plastic and vinyl corporate
Building
PROFILE
Earlier this year the married father of one, who works
from his self-built backyard studio, was asked to create a
permanent installation for the Muttart Conservatory.
The resulting sculpture, a chandelier of organic-looking
awards with something local and
handmade.” The response has been
terrific he says. He now has a list of
about 10 regular corporate clients.
Classically
TRAINED
glass creatures, garnered plenty of attention. It has
Keith got his start helping out and taking lessons from well-known Canadian artist Jeff Holmwood. Jeff would build
been a hit not only with the public, but also with the
very large structures and pieces, and Keith would help him lift and carry the pieces. From there, and for the next eight
artist himself.
years, Jeff instructed Keith on the technical aspects of glass-blowing. When Jeff closed his studio in 2008, Keith was
left without a place to practice his passion. So, borrowing from his background as a journeyman carpenter, he built a
W
hen students from Highland Junior High School
“They were really happy with it; I was too. I used
studio, by himself, in his backyard. It took five years and plenty of help from friends and family, but in 2011 the studio
show what they did in art class this year, it won’t
innovative techniques I hadn’t used before. I really
was up and fully functional.
be on their parent’s fridge or in the school gymnasium.
enjoyed being supported (by the Muttart) to explore
this new creative idea. I’m always trying to push the
Thanks to a cool collaboration with local glass-blowing
limits of the medium.”
artist Keith Walker, these students will be able to walk
down a landmark street in downtown Edmonton and see
Keith will display more of these organic sea-creature-
the artwork they helped create.
type pieces at the Alberta Craft Council’s 15 on 35
Lessons from Glass:
WHY TRY IT?
show in January 2015. (As with many other artists in
What can you learn from blowing glass? Working with
A collection of 73 handcrafted coloured glass sculptures
the province, the Alberta Craft Council supports Keith
glass-blowing equipment – long sharp rods, hot melted
has been installed on lamp posts lining Capital Boulevard
by offering marketing and networking support). Keith
glass, fire – can be intimidating. Before he begins a
(108 Street) between MacEwan University and the
also has a solo show scheduled for next October at the
workshop, Keith imparts a few lessons he learned
Alberta Legislature. The artwork was commissioned as
Alberta Craft Council’s Discovery Gallery.
the hard way.
Glass is cold and hard. You can’t just use brute
BLAZING
A TRAIL in
Edmonton
force; the glass has to be “finessed” into beautiful
continues to get calls from prospective clients who want
shapes.
to capture the unique look. This tells him he is helping do
part of the city’s redevelopment project for the area.
It’s also the latest in a line of increasingly high-profile
Another recent project included a 2012 collaboration
projects the locally born-and-raised artist has been
with the Nina Haggerty Centre to create a piece for the
recruited to create.
East Edmonton Health Centre. Here, Keith instructed
I)
and worked alongside two developmentally disabled
Despite its difficulty level,
in Edmonton at least, glassblowing is more popular
than ever. Keith’s seminars
fill up every weekend and he
his part to maintain the secrets of the craft and the love
II)
You will make mistakes. “You work hard, you learn
The unique collection was Keith’s biggest project to
artists. He is also currently working on pieces for the Fort
date. It took more than a year to complete, and included
Saskatchewan City Hall and, prior to that, created his
650 pounds of clear and coloured glass. Twenty local
first public piece: a work of glass flower bouquets for the
learning and doing, Keith still messes up. He keeps
volunteers helped him with the undertaking. Plus, a
Central Lions Rec Centre.
every ugly, misshapen “first attempt” of a series he’s
about it, and you screw it up.” After 8,000 hours of
ever made. These remind him to stay humble.
number of students contributed as part of the realKeith also creates glass-art corporate awards –
agreement, the school’s principal, Brad Burns, arranges
his only strictly commercial line. Besides providing a
for local artists to work with students in exchange for
steady revenue stream to help with his high overhead,
the use of art rooms as studio space.)
Keith says he enjoys working with corporate clients
who appreciate local art. He also teaches glass-blowing
can start adding artistic expression.
III)
IV) Go in with a healthy sense of humour.
Glass-blowing will take you down a peg if you
have expectations for instant gratification. “The
life lessons they received from Keith. (In an innovative
of the art – at least for this generation.
Glass blowing is skill-based, not art-based. “You
progression is slow. It’s technical skill-building. You
can’t fake skill with glass.” You have to get to know
have to take any setback with a grain of salt, be
how the material reacts when it’s hot and then you
patient, and try, try again.”
classes to beginners on weekends from his
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Lifestyle | Meditation
Mandy says she is seeing people from all different
Meditation Hits
the Mainstream
How sitting still
can help you heal
What if a doctor told you all you needed
was five minutes a day to help prevent
or heal all different types of health
concerns? Would you make it your
business to find those five minutes?
backgrounds in her classroom – not just those already
familiar with Eastern philosophy.
“These are average people, not people who already
have a context for meditation. They are people with
everyday, mainstream lifestyles. And that’s what I hope
for. The class has no prerequisites, none at all. It’s for all
ages. In fact in my private classes I see lots of children.”
Plus, thanks to her formal education, Mandy is able to
describe the science of meditation so students can learn
what is going on behind the scenes in their bodies when
they meditate.
“Simply put, it’s about creating a hypnotic rhythm in
our brain, so we slow down information that’s coming
Some people even meditate while walking.
into us – that helps us to control our physiological
action to stimulus, stress, and that leads to all kinds of
“It doesn’t matter what type you choose, the intention is
health benefits.”
to relieve thought.”
For instance, regular meditators report improved
And, it doesn’t take long. Research suggests 20 minutes
blood pressure, hormonal systems, digestion and even
The ancient art of meditation is attracting increased
a day is the ideal length, but plenty of people see great
relief from conditions like chronic pain. And this is only
attention across the country and not just from holistic
results from just five.
the beginning, she notes. Researchers are publishing
healers. The mainstream has begun to investigate the
findings with increasingly broad health care implications
health benefits, and if one Edmonton practitioner’s
“It’s extremely easy to do if you have guidance. It’s an
popularity is any indication, they’re liking what they see.
exercise, the same way we exercise our bodies.”
Mandy Trapp launched Samandhi Meditation studio
Most people do need a few lessons to learn how to
meditation can mold the brain, even to the point of
a year and a half ago. Since then she has had trouble
empty their minds and truly relax. This is where Mandy
changing our genetic coding. The idea that, just from
keeping up with the incredible demand. It’s a happy
comes in.
sitting down and being present, you can possibly
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Find a quiet place free from as
many distractions as possible.
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Close your eyes. Be sure every
muscle in your body is relaxed as
you can make it.
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reverse genetic inheritances like diabetes? That’s huge.”
she has trained 65 teachers since she opened the west-
She has a fitness training background and is a long-time
side studio in 2012. She encourages all her students to
yoga practitioner. For eight years she worked as the
For all that potential, it seems five minutes a day is quite
share their new skills in their own communities and with
Edmonton Oiler’s dedicated yoga teacher. She has also
an easy price to pay.
their peers.
received seven years of formal meditation training
in California.
thought we would have. When I first started offering
For three to five minutes, follow
the sound of your breath as it
enters your body and then leaves.
If you have distractions just
bring your attention back to
your breath.
from the mindfulness master himself, Deepak Chopra,
“It’s been an incredible reception – way better than I
Mandy Trapp shares three easy tips
to get started:
as the practice becomes more widely accepted.
“There is incredible research being done on how
dilemma for the long-time meditation teacher; in fact,
Meditation How-To:
Give it a Try!
And that’s it! Good luck.
Samadhi Classes include:
my two-hour introduction workshop, I almost had 500
With three kids, her own bustling studio, and a business-
people register – and that was without advertising,
owner husband, Mandy is also well-versed in the typical
Beginner class: A single two-hour session. Everyone welcome.
just word of mouth. It really is something people are
busy Western lifestyle that she seeks to infiltrate with
Master Class: For individuals who have completed the beginner class. Once a week for two and a half hours for six weeks.
called to.”
her calming practice. This is what makes her meditation
Teacher Training: A 25-hour teacher training course that includes practical training as well as an explanation into
classes different, she explains. She encourages her
the science and philosophy behind meditation. Mandy’s husband John also gives a talk on the business of teaching
There is really no right way to meditate, Mandy says.
students to weave meditation into their daily lives so
meditation. No prerequisites required.
It can look different for different individuals — some
that it’s a central part – not a chore to be added to the
Private Lessons: Private groups, workplaces, and families can book private sessions with Mandy to learn meditation in a
use mantras or guided recordings, some prefer silence.
to-do list.
small group setting.
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How Every Home Can
Benefit from a Home
Inspection
COMMON ITEMS COVERED by Home Inspection
Be sure to list explicitly in your contract all the
items you’d like inspected. The inspector should
initial each one once he or she has checked it.
Note: attached garages are usually included in
the home inspection, whereas “out buildings”
like a detached garage or carriage house are not
included unless specified.
Roofing
If you’re considering buying or selling a home, the home inspection is an important step to determine exactly what
you’re getting (or giving away). Home inspections are the most common way to get a comprehensive “report card”
on the condition of your home – from roof to rooms to rafters.
What is a home inspection?
Chimney
What a home inspection isn’t
Why get one at all?
It’s important to note that home inspectors aren’t
plumbers, roofers or HVAC experts. They are generalists
A home inspection is a third-party report on the
A home inspection will indicate whether the house
trained to spot symptoms of a larger problem. So, for
condition of your house. Homeowners hire a professional
is in good shape and where any existing or potential
example, an experienced home inspector might spot
to assess the home’s structure and systems, including
problems or weaknesses might be. This can serve a few
common signs of a mould problem and recommend a
the foundation, heating, cooling and electrical
different purposes:
homeowner call a specialist to do further investigation,
systems, the roof, plumbing and any other significant
-
structural items.
What should it include?
A licensed professional should conduct the inspection,
To Secure a Sale. Often the prospective buyer
but he or she will not actually break through your wall to
of a home will make an inspection a condition of
find the source. The same goes for roofing or foundation
final sale. That way buyers can make sure there
problems – a home inspector will be able to spot signs
are no surprises lurking in the house they’re planning
of settling or leaking, but they will recommend you see a
on purchasing.
specialist to actually diagnose the extent of the problem.
- To Plan for the Future. For existing homeowners
and it should take about two hours. You should be
who haven’t had an inspection in a number of years
welcome to come along and ask questions.
or who bought a home without an inspection, the
inspection process can be a good way to determine
Who should complete
the inspection?
Before the inspector gets started, ensure you have a
if any work needs to be done on the home, or if
contract that contains both yours and his/her contact
there might be any potential big-ticket renovations
The pros recommend you look for an inspector and/or
required down the road.
business that is licensed by the Government of Alberta.
info, the home’s address, the date of the inspection and
the date the report will be completed.
- To Prepare to Sell. Homeowners who are thinking
Be sure to also look for an inspector who:
of selling their home might initiate a home
- is bonded, with errors and omissions insurance
Once the inspection is complete, you should receive a
inspection to see whether the house needs any work
- is familiar with the Alberta Building Code
report that outlines the physical condition of the home,
before it goes on the market. A clean bill of health
- offers his/her educational background, experience
it should also indicate whether any potential problems
on a house also makes a great selling tool.
are major or minor.
and qualifications
Exterior, including lot grading
Walkways
Driveways
Retaining walls
Patios and decks
Structure
Electrical
Heating
Heat pumps and cooling
Insulation
Plumbing
Interior
What’s My Role?
As a (current or future) homeowner you should
be present during the inspection so you can ask
- offers references
questions and so the inspector can explain his
- has a positive listing on the Better Business
or her findings to you.
Bureau website
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RW&CO.
Give Your Wardrobe a Mid-Winter Makeover
Just because the holiday season is behind us doesn’t mean your outfits should lose their sparkle.
Step Into These Fresh
& Cool Mid-Season Styles
Occasion:
COZY CANADIAN
MORNING
Occasion: Casual
FAMILY DINNER
Southgate Stylist Brittanee Tomkow has pulled some of the best winter wear from the shelves
of Southgate’s hottest stores to show us all how to do a mid-winter rally. No matter what occasion
you’re shopping for, these picks will ensure you have everything you need to go from cozy to
cocktail in the blink of an eye!
Occasion:
OFFICE FUNCTION
This is the type of
occasion where
you’ll want to dress
nicely while still
keeping a modest
Whether you’re
silhouette. Stay
snuggled in front
business casual, but
of a roaring fire, or
add accessories
up early drinking
to take your basic
gourmet coffee,
dress into the
these cute, cuddly
evening. Also, look
pajamas will keep
for an outfit that
you comfortable.
will translate well to
They can also just
Wondering what
everyday office wear
as easily transition
to wear to a dinner
to get more out of
into a Netflix
at your in-laws? Go
your investment.
afternoon. We made
for dark or black
sure to add plenty
denim to look dressy
of layers to keep
but not too formal.
you warm and
Remember that
added plush slippers
layering accessories
to guarantee
can make your
happy feet.
casual outfit look
even more puttogether. Finally,
it’s hard to tell how
warm your host
keeps her house, so
look for base pieces
that still have detail
if you remove layers.
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Occasion:
EVENING
OUT ON
THE TOWN
Occasion:
FORMAL GALA
Depending on what you do for a
living, being invited to attend a
formal gala might be a rare event.
Perhaps you’re being honoured with
an award, or have been invited to
attend a formal dinner or ceremony.
You’ve been looking forward to
In any case, be bold and embrace
your night out at the symphony,
the occasion by going with a dark,
ballet or theatre for weeks. If
different colour. (See: anything other
your goal is to dress to impress,
than black!) With this dress, the
don’t be afraid to embrace a bit
beading and pattern lend a flattering
of sparkle. Fit in a bit of bling with
silhouette while making a lasting
fun jewelry pieces that make you
statement. Just be sure to choose
feel fun and irresistible. Don’t be
simple accessories to accompany it so
afraid to break the rules by mixing
the two don’t compete.
metals, either. For this occasion,
feel free to stick with a length that
is around the knee or shorter.
BUYING GUIDE
COZY CANADIAN MORNING
Slippers – Gap – $29.95
Leggings – Gap - $49.95
Pajama top – Gap - $26.95
Sweater – Gap - $44.95
Scarf – Gap – $34.95
These fabulous tips are brought to you by Southgate
Stylist Brittanee Tomkow. She is a professional stylist
who will personally guide you through a selection of
stores that best fit your style and budget. Contact her
at [email protected] or phone 780.435.3721.
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CASUAL FAMILY DINNER
Jeans (Simon Chang denim) – J Michaels – $59.99
Turtleneck (Katherine Barclay) – J Michaels – $98
Cape sweater (M) – J Michaels – $110
Necklace – J Michaels – $28
Tall black boots (Bueno Premium) – Pravda - $420
Silver ankle boots (Everybody by Moda) – Pravda – $275
EVENING OUT ON THE TOWN
Dress (Decode) – Bellissima – $225
Bracelet – Bellissima – $35
Necklace – Bellissima – $35
Heels (Hispanitas ) – Pravda - $225
FORMAL GALA
Gown (Adrianna Pappell) - $365
Earrings – J Michaels – $25
Pumps (Michael Kors) – Pravda – $138
OFFICE FUNCTION
Dress (Bellissima Fashions) – Bellissima - $265
Braided bangle – Bellissima – $20
Pearl bangle – Bellissima - $23
Earrings – Bellissima – $18
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Come Out and Play
The 2015 ICE on WHYTE FESTIVAL:
Where Wintry
and Wacky Collide
Lately, many Edmontonians have been turning over a new
leaf when it comes to cold weather. The festival is already
starting to see a positive effect from this.
“People are just now in the last few years becoming
passionate about winter, and this movement has really
helped what we do,” Wanda notes.
“People are beginning to understand that we shouldn’t just
It’s every young ice carver’s dream. A frozen fairy tale
It’s the kind of cool, offbeat story that exemplifies Ice on
crawl into our basements and play video games, we should
that could only take place in Edmonton.
Whyte, says festival organizer Wanda Bornn. The event
enjoy winter, get out and have fun… We should go outside
drew 40,000 visitors last year. People come from all
and play.”
Last year, a local two-man carving team won the first-
over Alberta, and even from other countries, to take in
ever “novice” ice-carving competition at the Ice on
the festivities.
Photo by Edmonton Tourism
Whyte festival. They had no training or experience,
except for being long-time festival site builders at the
Because its centerpiece ice-carving competition relies
annual Edmonton event. So, how did they do it?
completely on the weather — which can swing between
minus 40 degrees Celsius some years and plus 12
For years these two site builders had been quietly
degrees others — organizers have to keep a slightly
teaching themselves how to sculpt ice. Unbeknownst
wacky sense of humour to stay sane, she says with
to fellow organizers, they would grab extra blocks
a laugh.
Get Festive and Frosty at
the Ice on Whyte Festival!
www.iceonwhyte.ca
and chips of scrap ice that came off the professional’s
sculptures and went off on their own to practice. Last
“The festival is uniquely Edmonton because it’s as weird
year they unveiled their blazing talent, won first place
as we are. Because you can’t predict how the day or
in the novice category, and delighted colleagues and
weather will be in any way, shape or form. You just put
onlookers alike.
on your warm clothes, and hope for the best.”
One thing the festival does take
very seriously is making sure
everyone has fun. For example,
this year, there will be a “piratesand-princess” theme for the
children’s games and activities.
Costume dress-up will of course
be encouraged.
Monday – Friday: 2 pm – 10 pm
Weekends: 10 am – 10 pm
Admission:
ADULTS
CHILDREN 2-12
$6 $3
UNDER 2
FREE
Location:
Gateway Boulevard (103 Street)
and Tommy Banks Way
Photo by Dawn Sulyma Smith
Photo by Travel Alberta
For the Kids
Warm Drinks,
Cool Tunes
January 23rd
– February 1st, 2015
Youth Empowerment & Support
Services (YESS) will operate their successful
coffee-and-cocoa cafe once again this year.
Payment is by donation only, but last year the
cafe raised a whopping $17,000 for the local
non-profit. Food trucks were also a hit last year
so festival organizers have invited even more
vendors this year.
The entertainment lineup will also bring back
some crowd favourites from last year: Frozen
Photo by Dawn Sulyma Smith
Friday Karaoke will once again take place on
the final night of the festival (it is always a
huge hit, Wanda says). Plus, local blues band
Boogie Patrol — who packed the house to
overflowing last year — will return for a highly
anticipated encore.
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Creekwood Birthday Party
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Full of Musical Moments
Hundreds of people came out to explore the
Showhome Location Map
third annual Creekwoodstock birthday party in
Creekwood September 20 and 21. The community
continues to grow and each year, residents and
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neighbours are invited to come to enjoy the
weekend event.
141 Street
This year’s celebration combined amazing local
music with plenty of food and fun. A number of
talented local musicians entertained the crowds,
while four food trucks fed everyone with their
MAIN ENTRANCE
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Chappelle Drive
fresh fare. In total, about 1,500 visitors attended
throughout the weekend! New this year, local
Charles
Place
music school and studio Resonate brought
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fun instruments for visitors to try as part of its
Instrument Zoo. There was also a bouncy castle,
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Chad Plamondon won the CISN Country music
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the community. The 18-year-old said he couldn’t
record his song. He also won tickets to
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the Country Music Awards in Texas as
part of the contest.
Chappelle Road
Cardinal Road
Cardinal Link
Our third annual birthday
party drew 1,500 visitors!
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wait to get into the Resonate studio to
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