Photo courtesy Pho Hoai

Hey Calgary! Okotoks has Great Food! Try Five Best

Do You Love Pho? There are Over 10 Restaurants to Try.
Do you love authentic Vietnamese food? You must try the Pho Hoai Vietnamese Beef House at 153 Riverside Dr. It has a 'Google' 5-Star rating. People say that it's the, "Best soup in town." Also in Okotoks is the Saigon Sun Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine at 200 Southridge Dr. People say that they, "Love the food…service is always great!!"

Do You Love Sushi?
Try Yoko Zuna Sushi Bar and Grill at 200 Southridge Dr #249. Some people have eaten there over 20 times and say, "Always fresh - Service great." At 235 Milligan Dr #407 you will find the Ikoi Sushi & Grill where people say that it is, "Oh so good! Fresh, friendly and fantastic!"

Do You Crave Barbecue?
Rylie's Cattle Barn BBQ House at 200 Southridge Dr #263 is old-fashioned barbecue where people say, "Rylies has some of the best beef ribs I have ever had," and "The blueberry bourbon sauce was soooo good." The restaurant is also kid-friendly.

Do You Love Indian Cuisine?
ChaCha John 's is a new restaurant in Okotoks at 100 Stockton Ave. - Unit 155. According to Trip Advisor some people say, "Best samosas I've ever eaten and the curry was extremely flavourful and was the perfect level of spice."

Do You Scream for Ice Cream?

"Step Back to a Happier Time!" That's the motto for Marv's Classic Soda Shop. It's a 50s Diner with an authentic soda fountain. You can get, ice cream cones made with their new Marvello Carbonated Ice Cream. Also try the shakes and delicious, frosty malts. The kids and the kid in you will love a cruise through the nostalgic Candy Store.

If you like to eat in Okotoks, you may want to live in Okotoks.
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Wild Fires Change Calgary House Prices

Wild Fires Change Calgary House Prices

As the smoke lifts we learn that much of Fort McMurray remains standing. Although the impact of the raging fires could have been worse things are still shaky in the oil industry. Oil production has been affected by a temporary hit of one million barrels a day. At least 12 operations have been closed. People need jobs and they may look to Calgary.

Tragedy of Fort McMurray Will Affect Calgary Housing Market

Things aren't as bad as they could've been but over 88,000 people have been displaced. For the people of Fort McMurray, there will be long-term disruption of business operations, lost wages and lost incomes. Where will the evacuees go? This type of environmental misfortune, like the Calgary floods of 2013 is hard to take but like their fellow Albertans, the people of Fort McMurray will no doubt show resilience and recover. However, if they don't get their jobs back soon many will think about moving south. After months of lagging house prices in Calgary we could see them jump.

Economic Landscape Different Now

The wildfire is merely the latest wound to be inflicted on the oil sands economy. Since the drop in oil prices there has also been a shift in thinking about the future of oil in general. As residents of Fort McMurray keep hope that soon, things will return to normal, other influences may make that impossible. Some will still continue to work there but undoubtedly many of them will want homes in Calgary and this could drive up prices.

New Influences in Industry

Concerns are mounting. Continued depressed global outlook for oil prices and obstacles facing the industry, like the debate over more pipeline construction, may mean less work. The people of Fort McMurray may not be able to or may not even want to go back to the old jobs. As doubts remain high, families may choose a more stable job market and Calgary is not far away.

Do you think it is time to buy in Calgary? Should you wait to sell?

Give Chris a call to get more details on the housing market. Tel # 403-680-4479
E-mail: chris@yourhomeinalberta.com

 

Fort McMurray – Help is on the Way!

(photo courtesy of Cole Burston/AFP/Getty Images)

Fort McMurray – Help is on the Way!

We are deeply saddened by the loss and devastation forest fires have caused to the people of Fort McMurray. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them.

Many Organizations Helping

From Airbnb helping to coordinate free emergency homes for Fort McMurray evacuees, to Red Cross humanitarian efforts to Radio-thons many are trying to help the victims of this tragedy. Other organizations are offering housing to those who were forced to leave their homes, many of whom escaped the raging fires with just the clothes on their backs. Reports claim that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is saying that 7,000 cots have been provided for Fort McMurray evacuees in emergency shelters, with 13,000 more coming soon.

How Can You Help?

Here are some ideas: When you text the word FIRES to 45678 you can donate $10 dollars or if you text the word REDCROSS to 30333 a $5 donation will be added to your wireless bill and if you text the word REDCROSS to 45678 a $10 donation will be added to your wireless bill.

Governments Matching Donations

To make your donation go twice as far, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the federal government will be joining with Alberta to match individual donations made for Fort McMurray disaster relief. According to news reports by CBC the Canadian Red Cross has received more than $30 million in donations.

About Canadian Red Cross Donations

For more information about how to help and for a larger donation and general inquiries, visit their list of Frequently Asked Questions, contact WeCare@redcross.ca or call 1-800-418-1111. If you have been affected by the wildfires go directly to their website to register: http://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/how-we-help-canadians/red-cross-services/northern-alberta-wildfires-registration