Waterscapes - an integral element at Willow Creek

The water has started flowing at Willow Creek, as Rocky View County is now pumping water from the Bearspaw Hills into the top northeast pond on site. This community will have many beautiful water features for you to enjoy. They are both visually appealing and create ambiance as the water babbles down the creekbeds, gently roling over rocks and winding between home sites. Watch the video and listen ...these could be the soothing sounds in your own backyard!

Road Construction Progress

Metro paving arrived on site at Willow Creek today and most of the roads and cul-de-sacs now have fresh tar. The crew will be laying-down asphalt this afternoon and over the next few days, the roads will not be accessible. The public will still be able to access the Sales & Administration offices via the temporary road (first right turn off Woodland Road).

Construction and the pouring of concrete for the entry divider has also begun at the main road entrance off Woodland Road. (see photo on the right)

The M.D of Rocky View is now "Rocky View County"

As part of a rebranding initative underway by the municipality, Rocky View received formal approval on July 16, 2009 from the Minister of Municipal Affairs to change its name from "Municipal District" to "County". County is a more widely recognized term and Rocky View's administration is hopeful that the name change will be an economic advantage.
“The name change provides significant advantages from both an economic development and corporate rebranding point of view,” explained Reeve Habberfield. “Not only will it help make Rocky View a recognizable household name, but it will raise the municipality’s corporate image and profile and establish it as a good location for real estate development, industry attraction, and major investment. These benefits are a step toward realizing one of Council’s priorities to diversify the tax base.”
For more information regarding the rebranding initiative, residents may contact Jenn Birchall, Communications Manager, at 403-230-1401.
For a link to the complete press release, visit http://www.rockyview.ca/View.aspx?GUID=5585d666-9721-4f44-8767-1b2e339c639c

Crowfoot LRT Station is Now Open

Willow Creek is just 8 kms West of the newly opened Crowfoot C-Train station. This extension of Calgary's light rail transit system will help to serve the growing NW communities, including the future residents of our subdivision. More information can be found on the City of Calgary website. http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_766_231_0_43/http%3B/content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Transportation/Construction+and+Detours/Infrastructure+Projects/LRT/Northwest+LRT+Extensions/Northwest+LRT+Extension+to+Crowfoot+Station.htm

Astoria Homes June Promotion $30,000 landscaping FREE

The first 2 customers who select a lot at Willow Creek and commit to building with Astoria Custom Homes in the month of June will receive $30,000 in FREE landscaping! This exclusive promotion is being offered by Astoria. Details on their website at http://www.astoriahomes.ca/Willow_Creek .

This is a great offer...awesome lot selection, "pre-paving lot pricing" and $30K in landscaping! Don't delay!

Calgary Housing Market is Showing Year Over Year Gains

Statistics released for the month of May by the Calgary Real Estate Board indicate that the number of sales of both single family homes and condos are both up from a year ago. The increase in the volume of sales, along with a decrease in inventory (May '09 month end of 3861 vs. May '08 of 7099) are both positive indicators that the market is heading back in a positive direction.

Country residential sales have remained virtually unchanged from the same time last year:
Month End Inventory (May 2009) 976 vs. (May 2008) 954
New Listings Added (May 2009) 268 vs. (May 2008) 275
Sales (May 2009) 71 vs. (May 2008) 69

Rural land sales also remained consistent, showing only a 0.55% increase in inventory and 1.96% higher average sales price compared to May of 2008.

To see the full stats package for the month of May click here
http://www.creb.com/public/documents/statistics/2009/package/res-stats-2009-may.pdf

Update on Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park - Not Open to the Public

Please be advised that the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is closed to all unauthorized access.
Extensive planning and research is underway to protect the unique environmental features and rare species as well as to ensure adequate public safety at the proposed site. It is not open to the public at this time. The Park is regularly patrolled, as are the surrounding lands and CPR right of way. Please do not trespass.

Should you wish to get involved as a Volunteer, contact Pamela Workman with the Harvie Conservancy Foundation (403) 265-5488.