January 2015

Found 13 blog entries for January 2015.

Finding the right church or place of worship is very important. Airdrie has plenty of places of worship to offer for all different types of religion. Here's a look at the churches and places of worship in Airdrie.

Airdrie Alliance Church - 1604 Summerfield Boulevard

This church provides multiple ministries including a kids' ministry. They offer worship services at 9am, 11am and 6pm on Sundays, along with a traditional worship service at 2:30pm on Sundays.

Airdrie Victory Church - 308 - 1 Avenue SE

Another church with plenty to offer, Airdrie Victory Church provides a study center, prayer times, a Children's Church, a nursery care center and more. Worship times are at 10am and 11:30am on Sundays.

St. Francis of Assisi - 132 Albert Street

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A home equity line of credit is simply a loan that uses the equity that you have built up in your home as collateral. It works a lot like a regular line of credit but it is a secured loan.

While this kind of loan offers many advantages, there are risks and disadvantages that you have to keep in mind. Many people who have taken this kind of loan have benefited greatly from it while others have regretted taking out the loan.

Advantages of a home equity LOC

There are a number of advantages that come along with this loan type including:

Financing

If you are looking for finances to start or expand a business or to invest is a profitable venture, you can take advantage of the loan to access funds for financing.

Interest rate

The LOC

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Finding the right type of International restaurant is quite important if you love this type of cuisine. There are plenty of great choices throughout the Airdrie area. Here's a quick look at some of the best International restaurants in the area.

Peppercorns - 91 East Lake Cres NE

Peppercorns isn't open yet, but it's expected to be one of the top choices in the area. They will offer a lunch and dinner menu with a prime location for all types of diners.

Cora - 505 Main Street South

Found in the Towerlane Mall, this restaurant provides some of the finest International cuisine you will find. They offer plenty of breakfast and lunch options, such as the Samari Wake-up, the Beef, mushroom and Cheddar Crepe and much more. Cora is open from 6am to

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Painting the exterior of your house is one of the most important home maintenance jobs you’ll have as a home owner. The paint and caulking is your home’s major defense against weather and water damage. Potential buyers are going to see the exterior of your house first, so it may be time to fix up the paint job outside.

The exterior of your house is a surface that is extremely sensitive when it comes to the effects of weather or a poor original paint job. Damage can often cost thousands of dollars to repair, so you must access how badly it needs to be repaired before painting or selling.

Consider the price difference between a high-end exterior paint job and a low-end one. Paying more money on materials or labor now can result in thousands saved in

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Nose Creek Park in Calgary is a popular park for residents of Airdrie. When you arrive, you’ll park for free and see a playground for children, the pond through the centre of the park, walkways and a fountain. It’s a popular place where you’ll see residents relaxing, bringing kids and having picnics.

It’s the perfect place to get some exercise on the walkways, enjoy the sights or enjoy the annual Christmas event. Here is a look at what you’ll find at Nose Creek Park.

Nose Creek Park Playground

The Nose Creek Park playground is the perfect place to bring kids on a sunny afternoon. There is no charge for parking so you can stay as long as you’d like. It’s perfect for ages 2-10 with features like the school –aged climber with two slides, ramp and

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The Good Earth Café is a popular coffee shop located throughout western Canada. The nearby location is at 1109, 35 Mackenzie Way SW in Airdrie where you will find great coffee, fresh food and a great atmosphere. The café prides itself on offering simple wholesome comfort food and delicious coffee.

In addition, environmental and social needs are a priority. Good Earth Café has a responsibility to the community and they work hard to respect the environment and community. Here is a look at what you can experience at Good Earth Café in Airdrie.

About Good Earth

Coffee is chosen at Good Earth to provide exceptional taste and to offer what’s unique to the region and the farm. They believe in offer seasonal options and using farms that practice

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If you have made the decision to buy a residential property this is probably one of your biggest lifetime decisions. This also means that you will need to look at the amount of money you’ll need to pay as monthly repayments for the duration of your loan, which could last as long as 25 years. You will need to examine your home loan choices very carefully.

1. Be sure to compare the various rates that are available. Different financial institutions will have competing interest rates. You may discover that bank A offers much better rates of interest on a home loan for a 15 year term while bank B may offer better rates if you obtain a mortgage for 25 years. You should analyze your ability to make payments on a home loan and search for the lender with the

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Condo investment opportunities are alive and well in Airdrie and are great for anyone that wants to receive long term profits with low levels of maintenance. Condos are perfect for any investor that wants a long-range opportunity that is ripe for the picking right now.  

Benefits of owning a condo

You will attract more long-term tenants for condos than you normally would by renting out a house or townhouse. Generally speaking, tenants living in condos are usually quite financially stable and are looking for a place they can stay for a long time. Many home renters are just renting the house on a temporary basis until they can buy a new home for themselves and plan to move on in a very short time.

Why you should make the investment

Airdrie condo

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The Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League or RMLL is a box lacrosse league found in Alberta. They have teams in many different areas of the province in many different divisions. The league experience a large amount of growth as the populations of the area grew in both Calgary and Edmonton. 19 teams played in 2002, while 37 teams were a part of the league by 2005 and 59 teams by 2006.

The Divisions and Teams

RMLL is split into eight divisions including:

  • Senior B
  • Senior C
  • Junior A
  • Junior B Tier I Junior
  • Junior B Tier II Junior
  • Junior B Tier III Junior
  • Senior Ladies
  • Junior Ladies

These divisions all have different teams including:

  • Senior B - St. Abler Miners, Rockyview Knights (Airdrie)
  • Calgary Mountaineers, Edmonton
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Found at 1000 East Lake Boulevard, the Bert Church Live Theatre is next to the Genesis Place in Airdrie. This theatre is fully equipped and provides one of the best live performance arts facilities in the city.

The Bert Church Live Theatre can hold 377 guests. This provides a unique and intimate environment for performances. The facility has professional grade lighting and sound, along with the up-close-and-personal feel.

Many international stars have graced the stage including:

  • Rik Emmett
  • Sylvia Tyson
  • Jeff Martin
  • Sass Jordon
  • Barney Bentall
  • Michelle Wright
  • And More!

Along with the stars coming to the theatre, Bert Church Live Theatre also features many performing arts classes and camps each year.

Upcoming Shows

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