Kristen Edmunds Real Estate Blog

Buying an Acreage West of Calgary? Ask About Fire First

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 29/10/2026

Rocky View County's draft Fire Master Plan is open for feedback until Nov 16. For acreage buyers, fire belongs on the due diligence list with well and septic.

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Zoning 101 for Acreage Buyers in Alberta

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 04/08/2025

Buying an acreage in Alberta? Zoning controls what you can do with your land. Learn residential vs agricultural zoning, common restrictions, and what to check first.

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Thinking of Buying an Acreage Near Calgary? Read This First.

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 21/07/2025

Thinking of buying an acreage near Calgary? Read this first: zoning, wells and septic, rural access, internet, maintenance, and other key considerations.

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