All Blog Entries by Justin Havre

We all love how a deck can make the outer part of the home look and for some it’s crucial for their home to have a deck as they serve numerous purposes. From being great for entertaining and enjoying the great outdoors, for parents to find time to unwind and relax after the children are in the bed for the day, maintaining your deck is crucial to giving it a long life.

Decks are a great investment to any home and in fact return about 80% of their original cost when it comes time to sell your home. Establishing a routine to maintain it means less money over time and allows you to prevent future expenses that can be avoided. Here are a few pointers to help along the way.

Late Spring

In the late spring months, make sure you remove debris from between

The upkeep of the exterior of your home is just as important as the upkeep inside. It keeps you safe from the outside elements. Therefore, the exterior needs to be maintained, or weather elements will make their way indoors. Here are some tips to keep the exterior of your home in pristine condition.

Gutters

You want to keep your gutters free from all debris. Clean them out to help prevent clogging, and causing water to overflow. You will have to remove the debris by hand, and use a water hose to clean out anything that remains. This will help you see if all the water is now flowing correctly out of the drain pipes.

When you are cleaning out your gutter, pay close attention for any damage. Gutter damage can directly cause issues that could damage

Everyone loves a little Mexican flavor from time to time and with little Mexican cafes and restaurants located everywhere it’s easy to choose one. With Taco Del Mar, you can have a little bit of Mexican in an atmosphere that is well loved by many. This place offers a delicious alternative to traditional Mexican food and with a large selection of burritos and tacos you can find just what you want and more.

The name of this place was founded based on the menu items that are served. Burritos and tacos are the specialty on the menu and this is a great way to fall in love with Mexican food once and for all. The Taco Del Mar made its debut its first restaurant on June of 2002. It was located in the waterfront district of Seattle.

The Food

With décor

When it comes to painting the interior of your home, there are a number of things to do. The biggest battle is perhaps choosing the colour. With so many choices available it can be hard to pick just one and the good news is that you can paint each room a different colour while still continuing the flow in your home.

Start Small

If you’re not sure about a colour, consider painting a small area in the room to paint before you paint the entire room. Experiment in a small corner of the room so it’s out of sight while you’re trying to find the colour that fits you the best. Once you’re happy with a colour then paint the whole room.

Think About the Overall Mood

Take your mood into consideration. When it comes to choose paint for the home you want

For all of your fitness needs, you can enjoy one of several recreation centres in Okotoks. The good thing about recreation centres is that they each have their own personality based on what they offer to the public, depending on what you are looking for. Here are just a few for you to check out and enjoy. With a little luck, this guide will help you pick the best local recreational facility for you and anyone you may be bringing with you to exercise.

Okotoks Recreational Center

Located in North Okotoks, the Okotoks Recreational Centre has everything you could ever need for your fitness and fun. Enjoy the fitness studio, ice rink, and swimming facilities. People with kids can have more concentration on their workouts since there are babysitting

Wanting your children to excel at everything they do is normal for a parent. Finding the ideal school where they can do this might be hard within the public school district that is offered. Explore the two top private schools found in Okotoks that are rated for their excellent services, and enriching activities for the children that attend.

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

The Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School has been in the area for well over 100 years, and continues to excel in the activities and curriculum that they offer to their students. They search for those students, and parents, that wish to get a well-rounded enriching school year that challenges them to do their best at everything. STS offers all of the twelve grades for those that wish to enroll

For some delicious, authentic Middle Eastern food in the Okotoks area, visit Almira’s Restaurant. With its locally influenced menu, it is a true example of diversity in the Okotoks.

Food This Restaurant Has to Offer

Almira's keeps its authenticity of the food while still being able to accommodate the various needs and tastes of its customer base. Get a gyro or kebab grilled to perfection seasoned with a tasty blend of Middle Eastern spices.

As an appetizer, the hummus and pita bread is definitely recommended. The good news is that they have wheat pita for those that prefer it over white. Canadians from all walks of life will appreciate the Canadian/Mediterranean inspired fusion of poutine made with lamb or chicken donair meat in the sauce.

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Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures is the company in Calgary that wants you to know the adventure awaits. From vistas to views of Calgary and the surrounding areas, you can take a ride on a sidecar adventure to experience the landscape of the Rocky’s and the foothills. You’ll love the smell of the tall pine forests and the mountain streams as you stop for a picnic at the headwaters of a glacial stream.

If you want to take an adventure with a reliably adventure company in Calgary, contact Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures to schedule your tour today. Here is a look at their adventure options.

About Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures

The company was founded in 2014 to offer a unique adventure touring opportunity for residents of Calgary. It’s a

Have you heard of “The Big Rock” in Okotoks? It’s an enormous glacial rock or “erratic,” meaning it was transported far away from its origin by glacial ice. The largest known rock in the Foothills Erratics Train is the Okotoks Erratic which was a group of rock carried along the mountain front by ice and let down as the glacier melted.

This took place over 10,000 years ago and the erratics now lie in a narrow area extending all the way to northern Montana from Jasper National Park. Even though the rock has broken into pieces, it’s still a large landmark on the flat prairie weighing 16,500 tonnes and measure 9 metres high. Here is a look at the “big rock” in Okotoks.

Visiting the “Big Rock”

It’s located off highway #7 which is 10 kilometres

Founded in 1928, the Okotoks Oilers are one of the most popular hockey teams in the area. Ever since they started playing, the community has rallied around the team and made them their own. During the 1930s and 1940s, the team provided a necessary break from worries of everyday life.

During the 1960s and 1970s, the Oilers thrived and even throughout the 1980s. A new brand of hockey hit the ice in 2005 and the Oilers added the Okotoks Junior "A" Oilers hockey club. The same pride is behind this team and the community still shows up to support this incredible franchise.

Pason Centennial Arena

The Okotoks Oilers play at the Pason Centennial Arena, which was built in 2006. This arena seats 1,500 and has a capacity of 2,000 people. It’s known as one