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heather.thompson@century21.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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joleyne.stevenson@century21.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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Wildfire Hazard... EXTREME

kimberly.mcdonald@century21.ca — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Nordegg Wildfire (RWF-015)

According to Clearwater County, Nordegg has been completely evacuated. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during this diffcult process. If you are a Nordegg evacuee and require lodging, please phone Clearwater County at 403-845-4444.

Pets may be accepted at the Clearwater Vet in Rocky Mountain House (403-845-5353) or Spirit Ryder Kennel (403-844-4284).

Forestry Trunk Road is closed from Highway 11 to the North Fork Road. Highway 11 may be closed or controlled.

The wildfire is approximately 1.5 km from Nordegg and over 210 hectares in size due to extreme weather and dry conditions. The fire crossed Forestry Trunk Road and firefighters are working to build new guards around the fire. Firefighters and heavy equipment continued to work overnight. Air tankers will be fighting the fire early this morning. Over 100 firefighters, various heavy equipment and air tankers, and six helicopters are fighting the fire.

Lodgepole Wildfire (RWF-020)

Due to extreme fire and weather behaviour, the wildfire is approximately 1,350 hectares in size, located about two kilometres west of Lodgepole. Firefighters continued fighting the fire overnight. Over 50 firefighters, eight helicopters and various heavy equipment and airtankers are fighting the fire with more air and ground support arriving today.

Brazeau County has issued a mandatory evacuation for the town of Lodgepole. Evacuees must report to the Omniplex in Drayton Valley at 5737-45 Avenue.The following intersections are closed:

Intersection of Highway 620 and Elk River Road
Interesction of Highway 620 and Range Road 85
Highway 753 and Township Road 490

All burning permits have been suspended in the forested areas of Alberta. If you have smoke-related health concerns, please phone Health Link Alberta at 1-866-408-LINK (5465). For more information, please phone the information officers:

Whitney Exton
587-985-2095

Barry Shellian
403-845-0521

http://srd.web.alberta.ca/rocky-mountain-house-area-update/bid/290979/wildfire-updates-for-rocky-mountain-house-area?source=Blog_Email_

Home Staging Tips!

kimberly.mcdonald@century21.ca — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Dressed for success from the outside

There's no denying the importance of curb appeal. How your home looks from the street will shape a buyer's overall expectations. In fact, some prospects may not even make it inside your front door if they are turned off by the exterior. Use the following checklist to ensure the outside of your home is attractive enough to encourage a walkthrough.

Tidy up - Rake leaves, sweep walkways, and clear the front steps.
Color splash - Brighten your landscape with seasonal flowers; weed garden beds; remove dead shrubbery or trees.
Fresh cut - Mow your lawn and edge the sidewalks for a manicured look.
Remove clutter - Neatly stow garbage cans, gardening supplies, and all unnecessary items out of sight in the garage or shed.
Face Lift - A fresh coat of paint on the front door, new doormats, and clean windows will freshen up the house and make it seem newer.
Functionality - Fix or replace broken doorbells, outdoor lighting, wobbly hand rails, and loose paving stones.
Consider the rear view - Buyers will want to see your backyard. The same rules apply: keep it tidy, colorful, well-maintained, de-cluttered, and functional. Stow excess furniture and all children's toys.

Basement, Garages & Closets:

Whether a buyer is looking for a place to keep screwdrivers or stilettos, the functionality and organization of storage spaces is a real selling feature. For maximum appeal, install appropriate shelving and organizers and don't forget to sweep the floors.

First impressions are often lasting impressions so ensure you are putting your property's best foot forward!!!