21. March 2008 by Kari Calder.

For those of you who have never experienced an evening in a drive-in theatre, you will still have a chance to this year.  The Sundown Drive-In theatre located east of Saskatoon at Highway 5 and 41 will remain open for at least one more year according to the owners.  Last year the owners of the theatre announced that someone had purchased the land and they would be closing down the theatre.  The deal has fallen apart and the owners have decided to keep the theatre open for at least one more summer.

Drive-In Theatre’s are something of the past but for many of us they provide great memories of when we were growing up.  I definitely plan to attend the drive-in this summer as it is something a bit different which is always enjoyable.  I definitely encourage anyone from Saskatoonor the surrounding area to visit the Sundown Drive-In this summer if you have never had a change to visit before.  After this summer it could be gone!  For more information on this story be sure to read the article in the Star Phoenix.

Kari Calder
Saskatoon Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.

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21. March 2008 by Kari Calder.

I visit a lot of homes in the Saskatoon and surrounding area and one thing that I notice very regularly is that a lot of home owners have paint cans sitting in their basement, garage or some other corner of their home.  We as home owners collect paint on regular basis whether it’s doing renovations or just creating a new project.  Painting definitely is part of owning a home.  Paint is one of those things that people just don’t know what to do with.  You know you can’t toss it away in the garbage or dump it in the sewer so usually paint cans tend to pile up.  I know for myself I have probably 5 or 6 half full paint cans that I will never use again and until recently didn’t know what to do with them.  Sarcan in conjunction with the Product Care Association now provide a way for you to recycle your paint.  Household paint can now be dropped off at over 70 recycling locations across Saskatchewan without charge.  The collected paint is then reused, recycled into other products or used for its energy value.  Every Sarcan depot also maintains a supply of leftover paint for reuse, which is available to the public without charge.  Below is a list of the types of paint they will accept:

• Interior & Exterior – latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, enamel and oil-based paints.
• Varnishes & urethanes
• Stains
• Barn, fence & porch paints
• Concrete paints
• Deck & floor paints (including Elastomeric)
• Drywall paints
• Primers
• Undercoats
• Driveway (non-tar based) paints & sealers
• Block fillers
• Stain blocking paints
• Shellac
• Wood finishing oils & stains
• Rust paint
• Stucco paint
• Paints for metal
• Wood & masonry water repellants
• Marine paint (containing no pesticides)
• Non-catalyzed & non-nitrocellulose laquers.
• Aerosol paint cans up to 600g

Be sure to visit the Sarcan and Product Care websites to find out restrictions on what they will not accept and for further information on their recycling programs.

Kari Calder
Saskatoon Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.

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21. March 2008 by Kari Calder.

I have always been someone that tries to do their part when it comes to recycling.  I am firm believer that even the smallest effort does make a difference in the long run.  There are so many small things home owners can do to help the environment.  In many cases for home owners, taking the environmentally friendly path will reduce your overall costs as well.  As a Saskatoon real estate agent I always like to provide my clients information on recycling and ways for them to reduce their costs in their homes.  Over the next few months I will provide readers information and tips on recycling in the city of Saskatoon and surrounding areas.  Be sure to visit often and find out how a few small things can make a big difference for the environment and also potentially lower your costs for your home.

Kari Calder
Saskatoon Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.

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21. March 2008 by Kari Calder.

Inflation is a word that no one likes to hear but for those of us living in Saskatchewan, we are experiencing it more than anyone else in Canada.  According to the latest reports from Statistics Canada the cost of living in Saskatchewan increased 3.2 per cent during the past year.  Saskatchewan currently has the second highest inflation rate in the country, just behind Alberta at 3.6 per cent.  For people who have lived in Saskatchewan for a long period of time you will know what I mean when I say we have enjoyed a pretty reserved inflation rate over the years.  Our housing markets have been pretty stable with few large spikes in costs.  This is perhaps one of the reasons why people in Saskatchewan are feeling the squeeze more than ever.  The main reason our inflation rate has increased so dramatically is because of the current Saskatchewan real estate market.  Saskatoon’s real estate market alone grew over 52% in 2007.  Every month that passes we are setting new real estate records and there is more new development happening than ever before.  The Saskatchewan economy is driving the real estate market.  For people that currently own property and are considering upgrading this is an excellent time to start thinking about it.  If you are interested in learning more about what your current home would value in the Saskatoon real estate market call me for a free home evaluation.  If you have been sitting on the fence and been contemplating getting into the real estate market, wait no more because each day you wait the market is growing and it will become more difficult to get what you want when you are finally ready to jump into the market.  For all of your questions on the Saskatoon and surrounding area real estate market be sure to contact me!

Kari Calder
Saskatoon Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.

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