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CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Coyote encounters in N.W. Calgary community force Canada Post to alter mail delivery
A coyote is seen in this file image. (Pexels) Encounters with coyotes have forced Canada Post to change their mail delivery strategy in a northwest Calgary community. Canada Post confirmed employees have encountered the animals on one of the delivery routes in Cambrian Heights, which is located near Nose Hill Park and Confederation Park. 'In this instance, we devised a temporary plan to deliver mail every three business days using a team delivery approach,' Canada Post said in a statement to CTV News. 'We have also been in touch with local officials about this situation. Regular delivery will resume as soon as it is safe to do so.' Canada Post said any residents with questions about mail delivery can contact the customer service team online or by telephone at 1-866-607-6301 (TTY: 1-800-267-2797). 'We encourage our delivery agents to make the call if they feel it is unsafe to deliver to a household,' Canada Post said. Coyote pups are likely emerging from their dens this week, which can lead to an increased level of territorial aggression, according to the City of Calgary. If you notice a coyote nearby, the city says to: Make sure your dog is under control—get it on-leash if it isn't already, or pick it up if it is smaller; Stand your ground and try to make yourself appear large; Wave your hands/arms; Shout and make noise; Do not run from the coyote—instead, back away slowly while keeping your eyes on the coyote; Consider carrying something that makes noise, like a jar with coins, that you can shake to deter a coyote; and If the coyote is very persistent, you can throw small rocks or sticks near, but not directly at, the coyote. The city encourages Calgarians to report coyote sightings and aggressive or threatening behaviour to 311. With files from CTV News Calgary's Jacqueline Wilson
Globe and Mail
13-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Pair of pristine, bi-level Calgary homes wins $880,000 in contest between five buyers
6630 and 6632 Huntridge Hill N.E., Calgary Asking price: $899,900 (February, 2025) Selling price: $880,000 (February, 2025) Previous selling price: not available Taxes: $4,867 (2024) Days on the market: Three Listing agent: Bryon Howard, eXp Realty About a dozen investors, all looking for either duplexes or fourplexes in the neighbourhood between Nose Hill Park and Calgary International Airport, all showed interest in this pair of attached houses on a 56- by 134-foot lot. Within a few days, five parties made low offers, likely factoring in future renovation costs. 'A lot of people like to own fourplexes, and since this one had nice main floors, it would be easy to put separate entrances to the basements,' said agent Bryon Howard. 'We were a little high in terms of the list price, but because there was such small, active competition, we thought someone might want this and give us their best offer.' For the long-time owners, the number they wanted was $880,000 – without strings attached. The owner of a similar property had been less fortunate. Their deal was foiled by tenants. 'They got multiple offers and conditionally sold upon viewing, but then the buyer viewed it with unco-operative tenants, and they told them how bad the property was,' Mr. Howard said. 'Ours had some nice updates, was really clean inside and one side was completely vacant and the other was seller occupied and nicely furnished.' This 51-year-old property offers mirror floor plans with entrances at the sides and private yards around the back. On the main floor, each side provides two bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace and an eat-in kitchen with sliding doors to a front balcony. The lower levels both have a recreation area, a second full bathroom and two guest rooms. 'This property has nice curb appeal,' said Mr. Howard. 'It's reasonably close to one of Calgary's most beautiful parks, Nose Hill Park.'
