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The Down Time Before the Turnaround

Alberta and Calgary Shoulder Nation’s Unemployment Burden Friday’s jobless rates released by Statistics Canada confirmed what many already knew, Alberta’s economy has taken a hit this winter. Reporting on the figures, the Calgary Herald announced that over...
Pricey Rental Properties – Our CBC Interview

Pricey Rental Properties – Our CBC Interview

The Citysearch team was recently contacted by CBC who had requested an interview with CBC’s Andrew Brown at our Citysearch offices in Mission to discuss the executive rental market in Calgary and how the current economy is affecting the higher scale properties throughout the ci...
The New Year is upon us…..

The New Year is upon us…..

As Christmas Eve approaches, Citysearch would like to wish all our owners and tenants a very happy holiday season and all the best in the New Year. We eagerly look forward to 2016 for big changes to come, hopefully positive ones! The past year has been a difficult and trying time...
Bill 204

Bill 204

Bill 204 As reported by CRA, “In the event you have not heard, Bill 204 – – Safer Spaces for Victims of Domestic Violence passed 3rd reading in the Legislature by a unanimous vote of 62-0. In spite of our collective letters to the Government and all MLA’s pointing out def...
Oil Bust or Bust?

Oil Bust or Bust?

Found this article on MSN re oil prices for your reading interest.   “We are in the midst of the worst oil bust in decades. The industry hasn’t been in this bad shape since 1999, or perhaps as far back as 1986. With prices spiraling down to less than $40 a barrel, companies...
Eau Claire Re-Development Proposal

Eau Claire Re-Development Proposal

The Calgary Herald recently reported “a proposal to radically transform Eau Claire — described by one councilor as the “jewel” of Calgary’s river valley — inched forward at City Hall on Monday with a unanimous first reading of the developer&rsq...
Another year coming to a close in Calgary…

Another year coming to a close in Calgary…

The end of the year is approaching and it is time where we often reflect on matters…. and develop some resolutions.  Here is what I am thinking…  Do an inventory of my closest relationships and ask how much peace I bring them. Determine some ways to add peace to their live...
De Beers Diamonds….Calgary’s New Best Frie...

De Beers Diamonds….Calgary’s New Best Frie...

Citysearch welcomes De Beers to Calgary. From the Toronto Star, “De Beers, one of the world’s largest diamond companies, is leaving Toronto and moving its Canadian headquarters to Calgary this June. There are currently 80 to 120 people working at De Beers Toronto headquarters...
View from the Top

View from the Top

Today, it’s no secret that a hotel’s best views are from the top. But before the elevator was invented in 1852, the top floors of many iconic hotel buildings were used as staff quarters. That changed when industrialist Elisha Otis unveiled the lift, and luxury hoteliers recog...
Citysearch + Corporate Relocations

Citysearch + Corporate Relocations

Although Calgary corporate relocations are down year-over-year from 2014, Citysearch is pleased to have received an amazing reference from one of our corporate clients, the CEO of Tervita.   Additionally, our team was just highly praised by an ExxonMobil employee who is being ...