Kristen Edmunds Real Estate Blog

Just South of Calgary, a Dog Rescue Gets Its Own Home

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 19/10/2026

Sheep River Dog Rescue in Okotoks takes possession of its first permanent home on October 26. What changes, what doesn't, and how Calgary-area neighbours can help.

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Gravel Roads and School Buses. The Acreage Commute Reality to Check Before Winter

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 09/09/2026

Buying a Calgary-area acreage? Fall is the last window to check the year-round realities: road maintenance, real commute, school bus routes, mud season.

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Why Late Summer Is the Widest Acreage Selection You'll See All Year in Rocky View

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 18/08/2026

Rural acreage inventory follows a seasonal rhythm — peaks in late summer, thins through fall/winter. Here's why Rocky View is your widest selection right now.

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