Marjorie and Doug's Blog

Chestermere Lakefront 25 minutes to downtown Calgary

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:16:05 -0600

FED UP WITH HIGH VACATION-HOME PRICES? The lean price on this prime lake front location needs your immediate attention!. Drive your car less and your boat more! Two homes in one, have your cottage and your everyday home COMBINED into a home you can enjoy everyday. You will save money as you pay for maintenance and taxes for only one property, and as your principal residence, the appreciation is tax-free! At Chestermere lake you can make every day into a holiday. Just 25 minutes to downtown, Chestermere is a lake you can water ski, sail, wake board and windsurf on. This Lindel Cedar Home has a vaulted ceiling, fantastic windows and a great view from the entire home. On the original plan there were 5 bedrooms. This couple with no kids left two of these spaces open to enjoy, but the option is there for a total of 5 bedrooms. This home has great bones and a stunning background to make this into your dream home.

Langdon Fall Supper Sunday November 4th 2009

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:49:32 -0500

Support the S.E Rocky View Food bank and have great meal at the same time. at the IOOF hall. Food donations will be accepted at the door.

Enjoy this all you can eat buffet for

65 and up $ 10.00 each

6 to 11 years $5.00

5 and under free,

12 to 64 $12.50.

Seminar On Managing Your Money For Women in Chestermere October 29th 2009

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:26:43 -0500

Rob Nakkonewshny Regional Sales Manager with Mackenzie Financial Services Inc. will be hosting a two hour seminar Wealth Wisdom and Women on Thursday October 29 at the town of Chestermere Municipal Building. Registration is at 6 pm with the seminar starting at 6:30 running to 8:30. Coffee and desert will be provided. This is a free seminar . Call 403-207-7061 to reserve your spot.

Visit the Haunted Inn and Help The Chestermere Food Bank.

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:08:23 -0500

Chestermere neighbours Gary Dagg and Gills Mallett (and their families) are hosting a haunted inn in a garage at 113 West creek Blvd. The NIghtmare Inn will be open on October 10 from 7 to 10 pm and on October 31 from 6 to 10 pm. It is set up like a maze that will take about 10 minutes to walk through. It is designed to be scary so the little ones may enjoy the events at the community centre more.

Last year they had about 400 visitors. The tour is free but please bring a donation for the Chestermere food bank.

This is just another great example of the community spirit that makes living in Chestermere so special.

Chestermere Christian Fellowship's Annual Christmas Craft Sale Nov.7 2009

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:27:29 -0500

The Chestermere Christian Fellowship will be holding it's annual Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday November 7 at the Chestermere Complex 201 West Chestermere Drive from 10 am to 4 pm.

There will be over 50 tables of handmade craft items. There will also be lunch snack and coffee available.

Donations for the food bank will be accepted here as well (cash or non-perishable food items).

For further informations please call Nola 403-204-2079

Chestermere Lion's Club Presents 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:06:14 -0500

The Chestermere Lions Club will be holding it's 3rd Pumpkin Patch right by Chestermere at the Mountain View Cemetary. There will be hot dogs, soft drinks and snack served. There will be entertainment with a puppet show, a storey corner, family pictures and pumpkin carving. A fun time for the entire family while you pick your pumpkin for just $10. This event runs from 10 am to 3 pm. On Saturday October 24th.

And you will get a lot more than a pumpkin here. You will also have the satisfaction that you are helping this worthwhile group raise funds for projects right here in Chestermere.

Safeway is a sponsor and Mountian View Cemetary is providing the space.

To get there just go towards Calgary on the 1A highway (17 Ave) until you get there. It is on the right hand side of the highway.

Chestermere To Be Home to Major New Sportsplex!!!

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:02:04 -0500

Chestermere Lake has always been a great place for an active family. With a sportsplex to be built in the near future, Chestermere Athletics just got that much better. The dome will be 10 storeys high and it will cover 4.9 hectars and house multiple playing fields. It will be North America's tallest air supported structure. It will house four baseball diamonds, four soccer pitches, a CFL sized football field, which can be a FIFA soccer pitch, 17 golf driving range stalls, a sports bar, restaurant launge and other amenities to be announced later.

Chestermere has always been a very active town with families coming here for the recreation opportunities. This is absolutely a great place to have this facility. We are only 5 miles from the Calgary city limit, so all of this area will benefit.

They believe that the Dome will open in the Spring.

The town of Chestermere gave Armourdome the land in exchange for a share of the profit. Good work Town council, this is the boost in the arm that this area needs!

More information and photos are available at http://www.armourdome.ca/

Get Your Kids Tickets To The Halloween Events At the CRCA (Chestermere Rec. Centre)

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:40:32 -0500

CRCA Halloween Parties @ the Rec Centre

These parties always sell out, so purchase your tickets early at the Rec Centre Office!

Tickets go on sale October 19^th.

Please Note: No tickets will be sold at the door!

MUNCHKIN BOOFEST:

A Not so Scary Halloween Party for

Preschoolers $7.00/child

(2 & Under Free)

Friday, Oct 30^th 2:30 - 4:00pm

(5 and under only - must be accompanied by a parent. Parents no charge!) (100 tickets available)

HALLOWEEN HOWLER

For Preschoolers-Grade 6

Friday, October 30th $7.00

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Due to Fire Regulations everyone must have a ticket - even parents!

(400 tickets available)

DJ, Dancing, Treats and Loads of Spooky Fun!

FRIGHT FEST

A Halloween Dance for Grades 7-9

DJ and Dancing (200 tickets)

Saturday, October 31^st

8- 11:00 p.m. $7.00

Volunteers Needed

Setting up Haunted Maze on the Stage in the Hall: Tues & Wed Oct 28^th & 29^th app 6 - 9

Decorating the Hall: Friday Oct 30^th 9 - 2:30 pm

Taking down the haunted Maze: Sat Oct 31^st 10 - 4 pm

Run Activity Stations Friday Oct 30^th: 2:30 - 4:00 for Boofest and 6 - 9 pm for the Howler

Clean Up Crew: Friday Oct 30^th 9 - 10:30 pm

Supervisors: Friday Oct 30^th 6 - 9 pm and Saturday Oct 31^st 8 - 11 pm

Please call 272-7170 ext 221 to Register or email recreation@chestermere.com

Volunteers needed or events will be cancelled.

Your Community Centre Needs YOU For Halloween Fun!

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:13:10 -0500

Volunteers Needed. Our community centre has once again planned a safe and fun Halloween for our kids. With the planning done, all that is needed is a little volunteer involvement. If you are new to the community there is no better way to meet great people. As all of the best people can be found volunteering at the community centre!

Setting up Haunted Maze on the Stage in the Hall: Tues & Wed Oct 28^th & 29^th from 6 - 9

Decorating the Hall: Friday Oct 30^th 9 am- 2:30 pm

Taking down the haunted Maze: Sat Oct 31^st 10 am- 4 pm

Run Activity Stations Friday Oct 30^th: 2:30 - 4:00 for Boofest and 6 - 9 pm for the Howler

Clean Up Crew: Friday Oct 30^th 9 - 10:30 pm

Supervisors: Friday Oct 30^th 6 - 9 pm and Saturday Oct 31^st 8 - 11 pm

Please call 272-7170 ext 221 to Register or email recreation@chestermere.com

Please volunteers or events will have to be cancelled.

Last year I popped by to see what was going on and I was so sad that I had not volunteered for this event. The kids were so cute and they were having so much fun. If you miss the fun of little ones so excited for Halloween this is your chance to catch the magic again.

To get in on the fun please call or email

Vicki Klinger

CRCA Recreation Program Coordinator

Ph 272-7170 ext 224 Fax 272-7178

recreation@chestermerecrca.com

700 West Chestermere Drive is Sold!

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:16:20 -0500

Lakefront 25 minutes to downtown Calgary

700 West Chestermere Drive is Sold, Chestemrere, AB T1X 1B5 View Map

FED UP WITH HIGH VACATION-HOME PRICES? The lean price on this prime lake front location needs your immediate attention!. Drive your car less and your boat more! Two homes in one, have your cottage and your everyday home COMBINED into a home you can enjoy everyday. You will save money as you pay for maintenance and taxes for only one property, and as your principal residence, the appreciation is tax-free! At Chestermere lake you can make every day into a holiday. Just 25 minutes to downtown, Chestermere is a lake you can water ski, sail, wake board and windsurf on. There is nothing left to renovate, paint or replace. This lake front home has had the full makeover. Granite counters, new hardwood and porcelain floors, new windows and hardboard siding, new roof, new window coverings. The triple garage is deep and has room for your toys. Great lot 60 x 220' deep complete with sandy beach. Your friends can pull up their RV for the weekend! This home is ready for you to move in and enjoy!

Marjorie & Doug McKay RE/MAX Real Estate Mountain View
Cell marjoriemckay | Dir 403-207-1776 | Email | Website

487 East Chestermere Drive is Sold

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:08:29 -0500

Bring The Whole Family To The Lake.

487 East Chestermere Drive is SOLD, Chestermere, AB T1X 1A3 View Map

Lake front dream home has 3679 sq. ft. above grade and an triple attached garage. If you think that lots on the East side are too shallow, this one is for you. 61 meters deep by 15.2 meters wide. This home has a treed yard and a great dock area. Built in 1997 this home is very current and is ready for you to just move in and enjoy! Large family? No problem there are 5 bedrooms on the second floor and a large playroom over the garage! The garage and the main floor have in-floor heating. The second and third floor have forced air. You will love the double- sided river-rock fireplace the is the main focal point of the main floor. This home was very well-planned for lake living. There is a change room by the lake front by the hot tub, The laundry room is on the second floor. The dock has two boat bays and a boat lift. There is so much to love about this home you will just have to make an appointment and see it for yourself!

Marjorie & Doug McKay RE/MAX Real Estate Mountain View
Cell marjoriemckay | Dir 403-207-1776 | Email | Website

When Selling Your Home Less is More!

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:44:58 -0500

Recently I showed a home that looked like a clearance sale for Winners. They had many beautiful vases and boxes and decorations, so many that you could not see the house.

When you are selling a home, nice furniture and accessories can help, but not if they are overdone. They can make the space feel smaller and cluttered.

What you want to create is a space that buyers can imagine as their own. You want the buyers to be able to move around the home without bumping into any thing.

If you are selling a home to empty nesters, kids toys all over the place (even if neatly stacked) will detract from the charm of the home.

Your big oversized furniture that you bought for your next house, may be making your current home look cramped and uncomfortable.

I would recommend that you make sure that your bathrooms and bedrooms are inviting. Rich plush bath towels with a matching bath mat will make your bathroom so much nicer. Treat yourself to a new comforter and pillows for your bedroom. These things will make your current home more inviting and you can take them with you to your new home.

A good realtor can give you some tips that will make your home easier to sell. But sometimes a home stager can save the day.

Rather than a price reduction, some professional advise from a home-stager may be what the home needs rather than a major price reduction, particularily if your home is priced at market and is still not sold.

Price will fix every problem, and if you keep dropping the price eventually you will get an offer. But you the seller will be leaving money on the table that would be better in your pocket than in the buyer's.

Get Monthly Updates on Your Home's Value!

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:25:02 -0500

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Lake Bonavista Bungalow 1052 Lake Twintree Drive Needs Nothing Done!

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:05:19 -0500

Zip, zero, zilch. Nothing left to renovate, paint or replace. This stunning home is in a great location and is ready to make one family very happy. In the past few years this home has been fully restored. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main floor, imported Brazilian mahogany cabinets with custom built-ins, up-graded stainless steel appliances, new windows, new roof, central air, re-developed basement with wetbar and gas fireplace. Detached two car garage with 2nd storey. Stamped concrete patio. All of this on a well-treed and private yard. Come and view this home today!

Twin Valley Reservoir Near Nanton Alberta 94 Acres Sub-Dividable Lake Front $998,000.

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:33:58 -0500

Twin Valley Reervoir is located in the M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton Alberta. The area structure plan allows for the development of one acre lots.

This is an amazing waterfront property facing west for fabulous sunsets and mountain views. This lake is great for water-skiing, kayaking, fishing in a beautiful setting. This is a brand new reservoir (filled in 2004) and it is unique to find 94 acres of sub-dividable waterfront only 1 hour from Calgary.

94 Acres adjacent to the Twin Valley Reservoir

·Frontage on Reservoir is approx. 1/2 mile

·Excellent for power boating on main reservoir body to the South and canoe/kayak North up the Little Bow river.

·Excellent for boating/water skiing/fishing in summer and snowmobiling, ATVs, ice fishing during the winter.

·Maximum depth - 69ft

·14 kms (8.7 miles) along the Little Bow River basin

·3 kms (1.9 miles) the west along the Mosquito Creek basin

·Total size - 2060 acres

·Completed in 2004

This year Chestermere's Country Fair will be A Musical Event!

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:14:59 -0500

CHESTERMERE COUNTRY FAIR SEPT 18/19 2009

This year there will be lots of entertainment and fun for the whole family. If you were not aware Chestermere has many young musicians, that are trying to get performance experience. The entire community can enjoy their talent and enthusiasm. On Friday September 18 from 7 to 10 pm the community centre will have a battle of the bands. The majority of band members must be under 20 years old. Winners will receive 8 hours of Studio time! For more information please visit www.onefootparty.com .

For solo performers there will be a Chestermere Idol contest on Saturday Sat Sept 19^th 5 - 9pm for both Youth and Adults.

The performers under 16 yrs will start @ 5pm- to be followed by the adults.

For info email thelake@shaw.ca This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Supper, & Family Dance with Gypsy & the Rose Sat Sept 19^th

$10 for adults and $5 for under 16 includes supper 6 - 7 pm, dancing & entertainment. 200 tickets only @ the door. EVERYONE WELCOME! I have heard Gypsy and the Rose perform and you are in for a real treat if you attend.

Calling All Families and Local Businesses Come & Participate In The Annual Country Fair.

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:58:29 -0500

The Chestermere Agricultural Society is presently organizing its 20th Annual Country Fair for Friday, September 18th, Sneak a Peak from 6 – 10 pm and Saturday September 19th from 10 – 5 pm. This fair is intended to provide a connection between the historic rural community and the fast growing urban development.

The Red Ribbon Contest is a cornerstone of this event. We would like to invite area families, organizations, groups, services and businesses to be part of Chestermere’s largest annual special event. This is an opportunity to get your name out there and meet the community.

You can enter a float in the parade on Sat morning - a time commitment between 8 and 11 am. Floats could be decorated shopping carts, riding lawn mowers, ATV’s, flat beds etc. Clowns, horses and music are always a hit! Use your imagination and be sure to throw candy for the kids and give out some promo material to the adults. Anyone seen Strathmore’s parade? Lots of ideas there! • If you are a business owner encourage your staff to volunteer to supervise activities in our KidZone and to assist with parking. Be sure to have your staff/participants wear their uniforms or name tags to promote yourselves and bring along any promo material you would like to give out.

You could Sponsor an activity such as the Mini Golf Course, the Climbing Wall or the Petting Zoo and post your signage as sponsors. We would love it if your staff would man the activity and give out your promo material!

You could donate prizes or gift certificates that can be raffled off for our many volunteers.

Your business could donate food, coffee, juice, water or snacks for our volunteers.

Cash donations or cheques made out to the Chestermere Agricultural Society are always welcome.

• If you have any other ways that you would like to participate, please let us know. To find out how you can participate in the Red Ribbon Contest, please check out our website: www.chestermerecrca.com .

To register for a booth at the Trade Show or Outdoor Marketplace, please email Carrie: admin@chestermerecrca.com

If you would like to participate in the parade, please email: corie_solvason@hotmail.com

To let us know how you would like to participate this year, please email Vicki: recreation@chestermerecrca.com.

Get Involved In Your Community Wednesday September 9th At The Chestermere Rec. Centre.

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:00:26 -0500

Chestermere Regional Community Association hosts: Energizer 2009 on Wednesday September 9th from 6 to 8 pm at the Chestermere REc. Centre in the Main Hall.

Upcoming programs and services in the Chestermere area will have Information available and most will be taking registrations that evening!

Some of the participants are: CRCA Soccer and Rec Programs, Figure Skating Club, Fit Kids Gymnastics, Community Services, Focus Tae Kwon Do, Community Services, Town of Chestermere, Canadian Tae Kwon Do, Community Basketball, Chestermere Art Guild, Chestermere Chiefs Football, Whitecappers 50+ group, Calgary Yacht Club, Chestermere Beavers, Scouts and Guides, Abstract Dance Academy, Rocky View Adult Education, Chestermere Playschool and many more.

Don't forget to purchase your CRCA Community Membership in the Foyer. Most programs at the Rec Centre do require a current membership as this is one of the few Recreation Centres in rural Alberta that is not funded by municipal or provincial tax $$$.

Chestermere Goes Back to School On August 27 and Sept. 1, 2009

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:32:32 -0500

School starts on September 1 for all students attending Rockyview schools. That would be Chestermere Middle and High School and Prairie Waters. For more information you can visit their website at www.rockview.ab.ca

Students attending the Calgary Catholic School division will start on Thursday August 27th. The phone number for St. Gabriel the Arch Angel is 403--500-2110. The phone number for Our Lady of Wisdom is 403-500-2116.

Boston Pizza Opens August 3rd in Chestermere!

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:42:42 -0500

The wait is almost over. Boston Pizza will be open for business on August 3, holiday monday for the public. They have been training staff and making sure that your experience will be a good one. This is a much needed addition to the Chestermere lifestyle. It will be great to have another family restaurant in town.

Chestermere Lakefront Jewel is Affordable and Already Updated at $899,000

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:38:59 -0500

FED UP WITH HIGH VACATION-HOME PRICES? The lean price on this prime lake front location needs your immediate attention!. Drive your car less and your boat more! Two homes in one, have your cottage and your everyday home COMBINED into a home you can enjoy everyday. You will save money as you pay for maintenance and taxes for only one property, and as your principal residence, the appreciation is tax-free! At Chestermere lake you can make every day into a holiday. Just 25 minutes to downtown, Chestermere is a lake you can water ski, sail, wake board and windsurf on. There is nothing left to renovate, paint or replace. This lake front home has had the full makeover. Granite counters, new hardwood and porcelain floors, new windows and hardboard siding, new roof, new window coverings. The triple garage is deep and has room for your toys. Great lot 60 x 220' deep complete with sandy beach. Your friends can pull up their RV for the weekend! This home is ready for you to move in and enjoy!

Chestermere Lakefront Bungalow with Double Boathouse $869,000

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:53:02 -0500

Watch the sun set over the lake from your west facing deck. Water-ski before work and catch a fish before bed. If this lifestyle sounds good to you this walkout bungalow is an affordable home to enjoy it from. This home is on a 66 by 128' deep lot, but the actual yard is deeper than that with additional land available for purchase from WID. The yard has mature landscaping and is very private. The two bay boathouse is wired. This home has 2 bedrooms up and 2 down. The utility room would make a great 5th bedroom if needed. The walkout has a great sized family with wood fireplace and looks out to the lake. This home is located on the sandy east shore of the lake with deep water, sensational sunsets, and peace and quiet well away from any highways. Come and check out this great opportunity to be on the lake in this well-built and maintained home.

Chestermere Lake Front Home Only 20 minutes From Downtown Calgary! $1,500,000.

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:16:29 -0500

MAXIMUM LIFESTYLE. Over 5,000 sq. ft. of estate living on the lake less than 1 year old. Fully developed this 4 + 1 bedroom home has a lot of room for friends and family. With 4 bedrooms up and a master bedroom with a retreat overlooking the lake, you are sure to enjoy the residence level. All the bells and whistles are here. Gas fireplace, steam shower, deep jetted tub, huge walk-in. The main floor has a flex room with double sided fireplace, large great room, open kitchen & nook overlooking the lake. There is a sweeping spiral staircase, a 2 storey vault and great use of windows. The walkout has a games area, media room, rumpus room and 5th bedroom. Priced at much less than they paid the builder, before they added landscaping, concrete patio and more. Call today their loss can be your gain! Chestermere Lake is a 750 acre lake that you can waterski, sail and windsurf on. Only 25 minutes to downtown Calgary, Chestermere is an easy commute to the air-port and has quick access to the deerfoot.

5 miles to Calgary Custom Bungalow With Triple Garage & RV Bay at 136 Magenta Crescent. $798,000.

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:45:00 -0500

Not another cookie-cutter home-this home is truly unique! You'll love it for the kitchen. He will love it for the triple garage. You will both agree it is the most beautiful home on the block. Imagine a master craftsman finishing his own custom bungalow. Not burdened by someone else's budget or imagination he builds the kitchen he has always wanted to build. He also builds in desks, custom closets and wall units. The mill-work in the home is second to none! He knew the developer so he got an over-sized corner lot that he could fit 871 sq. ft. of garage with an over-sized triple with middle bay sized to fit an RV. Stunning design with great-room floor plan, fully wired for sound. Many exceptional finishes. Walkout basement has roughed in in-floor heat. Seller will develop basement to same standard for new owner at $40/sq. ft.

Chestermere Lakefront Home Has Boat, Trailer and People Space. $1,275,000

ReMax Real Estate Mountain View — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:12:37 -0500

Have you run out of room? Need more space, can't find a home on the lake that will take all of your toys? Then look no more! This home has on over-sized triple that is heated and insulated, a large driveway and room for more toys down the ramp on the side of the house. This home has 6 bedrooms and a guest suite or office over the garage. Custom designed for this lot, this home takes advantage of the view from every angle. Nascor construction makes this home warmer, quieter and cleaner than a home with conventional fiberglass insulation. This home also has radiant heat throughout that is generated from two full size boilers. There is so much more to say about this home but you really just have to come and see it. Call Doug McKay at 207-1776 to view.