April 2011

Specialty Stores in Calgary: Which is Your Favourite?

Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 10:22am. 830 Views, 0 Comments.

While the Calgary Farmer’s Market was once one of the more prominent features of southwest Calgary, it has since closed and reopened at a new location in the southeast. The new market is fantastic – full of new vendors and familiar faces – but may be a little out of the way for some. Have you had a chance to check it out yet?

Photo Credit: Tourism Calgary

For those who are just too far away from the new market, or are looking for a five-day-a-week shopping source with quality ingredients, try your hand at some of Calgary’s specialty stores. There are many scattered throughout the city; here are some of our favourites:

Lina’s Italian Market The store opened in 1994, and has become somewhat of an institution to many in Calgary. Here you’ll find imported…

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A Springtime Contest and Giveaway!

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 at 9:44am. 1333 Views, 2 Comments.

While there are certainly reminders of winter scattered around Calgary, the snow is beginning to melt and buds will be forming on trees before we know it. It’s the perfect time to kick off a Spring contest here at Smart Homes Calgary, wouldn’t you agree?

Starting today, you’ll have the chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Charcut Roast House, located at 899 Centre Street SW, across the street from the Calgary Tower. You’ve most likely heard about Charcut in the news lately as its chef, Connie DeSousa, is currently competing on Top Chef Canada.

To win, all you have to do is head over to Smart Calgary Homes’ Facebook page, “Like” it, and then let us know why you love Springtime in Calgary by commenting on our wall. The contest closes on April 30th…

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