Archive for June, 2012

Devonian Gardens reopens in Calgary after 4 years of complete renovation

Friday, June 29th, 2012

Calgary’s only indoor public park is finally open again, nearly 4 years after it closed on the 4th floor of the CORE shopping centre downtown.  Two and a half acres of tropical oasis is home to exotic treees and plants from Florida and Hawaii.  A beautiful contemporary design is well worth a visit.

Lawnchair theatre in Riley Park July 5!

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

 Bring your lawnchair, enjoy great snacks and live entertainment for the entire family at Riley Park from 6:30-8:30 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2012.  This free event for the whole family will be held at 800 12 Street NW

Northern Hills 3rd Annual Harvest Moon Dance Earlybird Tickets Now Available!

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

Enjoy a live band- Quicksilver and MC Mike Blanchard as you dance the night away, enjoy a silent auctions, cash bar, food, 50/50 and doorprizes at this hugely successful fundraiser!  The event is on Friday, October 19, 2012 and tickets go fast so save some money and secure yours now with the earlybird savings!  Click for more info.

Family Pool Parties are coming to a pool near you!

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

Head out to the pool to celebrate summer! Hang out with your friends and family while enjoying some music and the party.  Regular pool admission applies.  Details on these pool parties will follow closer to each event!  Follow the Corley Team’s facebook page to keep up on all the fun events of summer!  ‘Like’ if you enjoy fun time at your local pool!

North Calgary Summer Kickoff on June 28! A free family event!

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Have an evening out with your kids and join staff from the CNS (Calgary Neighborhood Services) North Area office! Meet our great summer staff, get your questions answered and experience the first lawn chair theatre of the summer, plus other activities that will be going on all summer long.

June 28, 2012 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Bowness Park
Site #1, 8900 48 Avenue. N.W.

Lawnchair Theatre at Bowness Park June 28- FREE!

Sunday, June 24th, 2012

 Bring your lawnchair, enjoy great snacks and live entertainment for the entire family at Bowness Park from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, June 28 at Bowness Park.  8900 48 Ave NW- Site 1

Summer fun in the City

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

This year the 100th anniversary of the City of Calgary Recreation, Calgary Public Library, Calgary Stampede and Pumphouse Theatre.  There are and will be unique activities happening across the city and will be posted as the events draw closer.  “Like” if you too are a proud Calgarian!

Skate Park in North Central Calgary

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

From June 30, 2012 to July 28, 2012 skateboarders and roller bladers will be able to hone their skills and learn safety skills for the first half of summer holidays.  The park with ramps and all will be set up in the East parking lot at Cardel Place.

Flaherty’s new mortgage rules take effect July 9

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

Mortgage amortization periods will be reduced from 35 years to 30 years for CMHC insured mortgages.  The maximum amount canadians can borrow to refinance their mortgages will be lowered  from 85 per cent to 80 per cent the value of the home.  CMHC will not cover mortgages over $1 million-which means buyers will need 20 per cent downpayment to get an uninsured mortgage.  These changes take effect July 9, 2012.

Sandstone/MacEwan Movie in the Park July 7, 2012

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

The annual Movie in the Park event will be held on July 7, 2012 at the Sandstone Rink.  Games will start at 8:00 p.m. and the movie at 10:30 pm.  The Movie is “The Lorax”!  Bring a lawn chair and some bugspray and enjoy one of our long summer nights!