Illuminite is a unique event coming this February the 25th & 26th. Located in a downtown alley, it is the culmination of a design competition of light sculptures and structures by local artists.
It will also feature an interactive digital display from GURU Digital Arts College
Illumininite, is a volunteer run event, intended to help showcase the renewal, reclaimation and future use ...
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on February 19, 2012
Please enjoy February's newsletter
It was a typical January. The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton reports that housing prices in January softened and sales numbers were low as compared to the previous month. This January followed the usual trend with prices generally lower than the previous month and sales on par with December. However, except for the condo market, year-over-year prices ...
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on February 8, 2012
The Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival
Even allowing for the great & warm weather we have been having this event will be going ahead this weekend the10th & 11th of February 2012. The course and surrounding areas have had ample snow and the course is in great shape.
The “Birkie” takes place just east of Edmonton in the areas of Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Recreation ...
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on February 6, 2012
This weekend the 27th and 28th of January The Edmonton Winter Light Society brings you the Mill Creek Adventure Walk which will be held in Mill Creek ravine park.
The family orientated event is a wonderful opportunity to get out and enjoy fresh air and a chance to see the trails in a new light.
Admission is free although donations will be accepted, fires and hot chocolate will be ...
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on January 25, 2012
The city of Edmonton is involved in a number of activities to help break the monotony of the long winter’s day. Included below are a number of these events with links to the various websites.
Don’t let the cold get the better of you, get out and enjoy yourself with friends and family!
Metropolis on Sir Winston Churchill Sq
Ice on Whyte { and at the Legislative buildings - with ...
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on January 13, 2012
According to the 2012 REALTORS® Housing Forecast Seminar it will be steady as she goes in our local Real Estate market. Price increases will continue to hover around 2% - just like last year!
The volume of sales will also remain steady with this being a “balanced market”
A spokesperson for one of the major banks feels that there may be higher increases than this as he felt the strong ...
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on January 11, 2012
After what has been a fairly active December into early January, will the colder temps and slight snowfall cause buyer’s to back off on their searches – so far I would have to say NO! But if winter actually shows some teeth this year, then all bets are off.
Jan 2011 was fairly quiet and the only real difference between last year and this year is the weather!
For anybody interested in ...
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on January 10, 2012
For those who are interested in their downtown, next Thursday the 15th Dec is a date to mark on your calendar!
There will be an all day event at the Shaw Conference centre detailing, past, present and future plans for the heart of the city.
Follow this link for more details or give me a call!
$50 is the cost and includes breakfast and lunch……..see you there I hope!
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on December 9, 2011
Started in 1985 the University Hospital Foundation’s “Festival of Trees" is running this weekend until Sunday at the Shaw conference centre.
If you’ve never been to the festival, this is a great occasion and a wonderful fundraiser for the University Hospital {over $13,000,000 raised so far}.
Parking is not so great in that area although underground at the Milner library is an ...
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on December 2, 2011
My favourite meat store/butchers in the City of Edmonton celebrates its 90th birthday this Saturday the 19th of November.
In these times of short lived businesses and large corporate stores, it sure is nice to see a small family company that has passed the test of time!
With quality meats, great customer orientated and knowledgeable staff, this well located south side store can be assured of many ...
Posted by Ciaran O'Neill
on November 17, 2011