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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>Restaurant Spotlight: Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Casual</title>
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In 1960 Bob &amp; Nick Constabaris opened the first Mr Mikes in Vancouver. And though the restaurant has now been open for more than 50 years, not much has changed. As a matter of fact, the only difference is they no longer offer a salad bar.


After 50 years of being in the business it was time to celebrate. As part of that celebration the owners came together and decided to create their very own steakhouse category known as Steakhouse Casual. Steakhouse Casual is all about making sure everyone feels comfortable. They want you to feel like you belong.


It’s a place where you can truly be yourself. It’s a place where you can enjoy some of the tastiest creations in all of Canada. From the signature steaks to the special wines and beers, you are sure to find something you will love. When it boils down to it, Steakhouse Casual is all about creating memories that will last a lifetime.


When you walk into a Mr Mikes the first thing you will notice is the very relaxed and genuine atmosphere. Nothing is ever contrived here.


Menus


At Mr Mikes you will find a lunch, dinner and kids menu. Some of the favourites on the dinner menu include the bugaboo ribs, salmon neptune, west coast chicken filo, and the Teriyaki chicken rice bowl just to name a few. To check out the full menus visit http://www.mrmikes.ca/menus/dinner.


Lodge Night


Every Thursday starting at 8pm is lodge night. During this time you will receive special prices on Antler Ale or the Big Horn Lager. The quick bites menu will be 50 off.


Hours of Operation


The Airdrie Mr Mikes is open 7 days a week. The hours of operation are as follows:




Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 11pm


Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 12am


Sunday from 11am to 10pm




Find out more about Mr Mikes Steakhouse Casual please visit them online at http://www.mrmikes.ca. 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2015 10:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>How will an Energy-Efficient Home Save You Cash?</title>
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These days it seems as though homeowners are thinking about one thing and that's home efficiency. More and more are opting to use products that will help them save money when it comes to things such as their utility bill. If you plan on making any renovations to your home in the near future, energy efficiency should be at the top of your list.


Not only will it help you save more money, but it will also add value to the property which could increase the amount it is sold for.


Now before you decide to do any home improvements, you will first need to determine the current level of efficiency of your home. This can be done by having an EnerGuide home evaluation. This will be done by a licensed energy advisor who will use special tools to detect the areas of energy loss in your home.


They will then review your utility bills for the last year and assess every room in your home. The idea is to see just how much energy is being used in the home. They will also determine how much is being wasted as well as what can be done to increase the amount you save.


As the homeowner you will receive a written report that highlights the areas that need to be upgraded. The house will be given a rating based on the current level of efficiency and the potential level of efficiency once upgrades have been complete.


In order to save money and reduce your carbon footprint there are two simple things you can do. The first thing you can do is make sure all renovations increase the energy efficiency level of your home. The second thing you can do is purchase a home that was constructed using energy efficiency products such as Energy Star.
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    <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2015 09:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>What does the Airdrie &amp; District Agricultural Society Offer?</title>
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With more than 100 years as a part of the Airdrie community, the Airdrie &amp; District Agricultural Society has plenty to offer. They have been around since 1909 and have provided plenty of programs, events and more to the area.


This organization is a huge supporter of 4-H programs, free Agricultural events and more. It's a non-profit organization promoting education sports, business and family throughout the Airdrie area.


Annual Events


The Airdrie &amp; District Agricultural Society provides many family-friendly events throughout the year. From the Fall Fair to the Art of the Harvest, there are plenty of great choices throughout the year. Some of the events you can enjoy include:




Spring Seeding - Held in May


Live Auction Fundraiser - Held in June


Ranch Hand Competition - Held in July


Fall Fair - Horticulture &amp; Bench Show - Held in August


Calf Scramble - Held during the Airdrie Pro-Rodeo


Art of the Harvest - Held in September


And More




Many other events are held throughout the year by the organization, as well.


Along with the many events, ADAS provides support for other community organizations. They are very involved with the 4-H clubs and provide scholarships for post-secondary education for students. They are also involved with Meals on Wheels, Farm Women and others.


Membership


If you want to support the Airdrie &amp; District Agricultural Society, you can make a donation or become a member. Membership provides many advantages including a using the corporate pass at Genesis Place for a savings of up to $104.15 per year.


Membership is only $5 a year and provides many other benefits. You can attend Director's meetings, work on one of the many committees or just enjoy the many events. Meetings are held in the Airdrie Agricultural Building and members can join any time of the year.
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    <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2015 10:09:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>Restaurant Spotlight: Creekside Chinese</title>
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When you’re looking for excellent Chinese cuisine in the Airdrie area, Creekside Chinese is the right choice. This restaurant specializes in delicious choices and the menu is packed with great options. Here’s what you will find at Creekside Chinese


The Menu


Creekside Chinese Restaurant offers a wide variety of delectable food that each person in your family will find pleasing to the palette. Offering appetizers such as fresh spring rolls, deep fried chicken wings, and sliced barbeque pork makes the customers restaurant experience a memorable one.


This restaurant also offers complete meals with beef, chicken, and pork. Beef dishes include Ginger Beef, Beef with Black Pepper Sauce, and Teriyaki Beef. Maybe you would rather enjoy a succulent chicken dish with something simple such as pan fried chicken with broccoli or something a little more elegant like Almond Chicken Gai Ding.


Expectations


When you open the door at Creekside the friendly hostess will greet you and show you to your table. The welcoming staff will take your order quickly which allows you to spend more time enjoying the delectable food and friendly conversation. The dining room is very open, bright, and cheerful. It’s the perfect place to bring your family or that special friend for a good quality meal for lunch or dinner.


Location and Hours


The restaurant is found at 91 East Lake Crescent NE in Airdrie. Offering delicious Chinese and Asian cuisine, Creekside’s operating hours are Monday through Thursday 11am to 9pm and open until 10pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Creekside also offers delivery from beginning at 4pm each day.


Maybe you’re in the mood for a light lunch or a terrific dinner, or maybe you’re exhausted after a long day at the office and prefer to eat-in. Call for delivery or come in and visit. Don’t delay If you’re in the Airdrie area you are sure to be welcome and will enjoy a terrific meal at a value price.
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    <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2015 11:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>What can you Expect from the Airdrie Regional ARTS Society?</title>
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The Airdrie Regional ARTS Society has a mission to show off the different types of talent and artistic ability that each of their members has. They give you a website that shares the artist’s bio and their paintings so you can truly get to know the artist.


The society was founded in 2007 and continues to support those creative souls who express themselves through painting and photography. They are a warm support system for the art community and welcome anyone who needs their encouragement.


What Can You Learn?


There are some helpful articles on the society’s website that will help you learn things you might not be familiar with. If you are just starting out you can see how to submit to galleries and how to survive being rejected because it happens to everyone. The society itself can be a great resource for getting helpful information to further your career and help from real artists who have put in their dues.


What Do They Do?


The society helps fledgling artists in any way they can to help them achieve their creative dream. They also fund growth of all ARTS through fundraising and getting corporate sponsorships. The objective of the society is to cooperate with people and organizations in the area that promote awareness of the arts. This can include music, dance, visual arts, and any type of performance arts. The society is the governing body of the growing art community in the area.


The Gallery


The Airdrie Regional ARTS Society has its own art gallery featuring a variety of artists from Sharon Shuttleworth's amazing equestrian paintings to Bob Harriman’s marine inspired ones you will find something for all tastes. The society is the main supporter and the hub of the artistic community in the area and only continues to get better as they gain more support.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2015 10:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>Restaurant Spotlight: Thang Long Vietnamese Cuisine</title>
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Are you craving delicious, authentic Vietnamese cuisine? Look no further Thang Long Vietnamese Restaurant has been opened since 2012 and is located on South Main Street in Airdrie, Alberta.


What You Can Expect


You will enjoy the large portions of freshly prepared food. The restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. A welcoming environment is what you’ll find as you enter the establishment that is sure to keep you coming back time after time. The food is just spicy enough to tantalize your tongue but not too spicy that you can’t enjoy every bite. Of course, you can have the heat of each dish altered to satisfy your taste preferences.


Food Meant to be Savored


The food is visually stimulating and will make your mouth water with delight. Do you like beef? Why not try the juicy Stir Fry Beef with perfectly seasoned mixed vegetables. How about a combination meal of surf and turf? If that suits your fancy, then try the Shrimp Tempura and Lemongrass Chicken with fresh, crisp vegetables. The menu has such a wide variety of choices to suit any palette and satisfy every craving.


Enjoy mouth-watering appetizers, freshly prepared salads, savory soups, or one of the many available Chef Specials. Thang Long also offers dinner combos that will feed your party of two, four or ten people to make entertaining a breeze.


Whatever your choice, you will not be disappointed. Thang Long is proud to serve authentic Vietnamese Cuisine to the citizens of Airdrie and visitors alike. When you leave, you will find yourself longing to visit again and again.


Hours


Operating hours are Monday through Friday 10:30 to 9 pm and on Saturdays 11:30am to 8pm. Thang Long is closed on Sundays and holidays. At Thang Long you can expect to dine-in, carry out, or have your special event catered.
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    <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2015 10:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>How can you Deal with Bad Neighbours Easily?</title>
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Sometimes you can find the perfect place but the neighbours are terrible. This can be anything from someone who is really loud or messy. While people don’t usually want to deal with conflict there comes a time when you have to address how horrible someone is being.


The idea of going up to your neighbours and telling them how awful they are probably isn’t the best approach. The question is – how should you let your neighbours know they really aren’t being a very good neighbour?


How Should you Approach It


You should really think about your approach before you get into a fight with your neighbour. You want to see the possible ways it can turn out before you jump into it. Maybe talk to them in a civil manner before you escalate it.


They could be happy to change their behaviour for you if they realize that it bothers you. If you think the person you are going to talk to will get violent or react in a horrible way then bring someone with you.


Make sure you address what's happening immediately and don't wait for it to drive you crazy. You need to let them know immediately when something is bothering you. If these tactics don't work then you can move on to documenting the problems.


Keep a log of how often it happens and when it does. Check out the rules in your neighbourhood or city to see what they are doing that breaks any by laws. If this still doesn't work then bring in people who can help like your landlord or a lawyer.


Having a lawyer or third party involves is a very good idea because it will avoid getting you in trouble or causing you problems. The last thing you want is to offend your neighbour when you tell them this information and make a bad problem worse.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2015 10:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>justin@justinhavre.com (Justin Havre Real Estate Team)</author>
        <title>Restaurant Spotlight: Peppercorns</title>
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If you prefer a fine dining experience, Peppercorns is a great choice in the Airdrie area. This restaurant provides special menus for holidays, such as Mother's and Father's day, along with an excellent regular menu.


Enjoy the view of the pond and creek from the restaurant and even some wildlife, if you're lucky. This is a great choice for celebrating a special occasion or for date night. Here's what you can expect at Peppercorns.


The Menu


The regular menu is split into lunch and dinner. Both menus offer an assortment of seafood, pasta and other dishes. Some of the top choices on the lunch menu include:




Veal Parmigaino


Vegetarian Balti


Calamari


Pork Tacos


Lobster Bisque


Mussels


Tiger Prawns


Lettuce Wraps


House Lasagna




If you come in for dinner, you will find the following popular items on the menu:




Escargot bol au Vonts


Crostini


Caesar Salad


Tomato and Goat Cheese


Lobster Balinese


Chicken Breast


Tropical Chicken Curry


Veal Chops


Bison Cannelloni


Rack of Lamb


Top Sirloin


Pork Shoulder


Smoked Duck Carbonara


And More




The menu is quite impressive and provides plenty of options for anybody dining at Peppercorns. They also provide daily specials and a catch of the day, which changes with availability.


As one of the top new restaurants in the Airdrie area, Peppercorns has quickly gained popularity. They have already been reviewed on Trip Advisor by 48 diners and 40 have given the restaurant either an Excellent or Very God review. Many have had great things to say about the restaurant.


Location and Hours


Peppercorns is found at 501 - 800 Yankee Valley Boulevard in Airdrie. They are open for lunch from 11:30am to 2pm, Tuesday through Sunday. They are also open daily for dinner from 5pm to close. If you want to dine at the restaurant, reservations are recommended.
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    <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2015 10:09:00 -0600</pubDate>
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