Escape to Deer Ridge Estates

Beautiful bungalow loaded with thoughtful features

As much as some neighbourhoods outside city limits advertise their community as providing country living, that isn’t quite the case. In many instances, a highway runs nearby, and can either be seen or heard — or both. So, while you are . . .

Posted: 2023-07-08

Cool and classy condo on Wellington Crescent

Turnkey unit ready to go

As magnificent as the collection of condos that lines the west side of Wellington Crescent is, you don’t always know what you’re getting from one building to another. Which is to say that while one condo might be contemporary, there . . .

Posted: 2024-04-27

Deluxe by design

This Tuxedo stunner is a rare find

When a builder gets a huge infill lot to build on in Tuxedo, it’s a real coup. The opportunity to build a luxury home in that storied area doesn’t come along very often. Consequently, it would be easy to get . . .

Posted: 2025-07-19

Room to unwind

Two-storey offers flex space galore

While large families need ample space to function properly, that space must be well-ordered. The reason is simple: a logical layout allows a family to live in a more organized and orderly fashion and to have different zones that allow . . .

Posted: 2025-09-27

Modern country charm

With unique split floor plan and built-in flexibility, Grande Pointe Meadows bungalow has plenty to offer both families and empty-nesters

For a home to be at its most livable for more than one demographic, every aspect of its design must be spot-on. That applies especially to bungalows, due to the fact they’re sought after both by families and empty-nester couples. Randall . . .

Posted: 2024-12-21

You can have it all in La Salle

Affordability, style and a fabulous community

About two years ago, Harval Homes discovered a compact tract of land in La Salle at the south end of town, a short way west on the south side of provincial road 247. Today, Lagace Place is home to 36 bungalow-style . . .

Posted: 2022-07-16

Hosting an Instagram Worthy Brunch

Do you ever wonder how you can up your brunch game? You don’t have to be a professional chef to make your Sunday brunch look like something straight out of Food & Wine magazine. A carefully curated menu, a few . . .

Posted: 2019-11-01

King-sized comfort

Spacious, stylish Sage Creek abode all about family functionality

While most people would think designing a king-sized home is easier than planning out a mid-sized dwelling, it’s exactly the opposite. That’s because it’s all too easy to take that space for granted. When that occurs, the result can be a . . .

Posted: 2025-11-15

Sex and murder in the wetlands

'Femme fatale' orchids and carnivores haunt the bogs

Most people are unaware of the sex and murder that goes on in the bogs of Manitoba as plants fight for survival in that nutrient-poor environment. Both carnivorous plants and orchids are highly specialized and have very specific habitat requirements. Wetland . . .

Posted: 2011-04-30

Cosy retreat

Leave city noise behind and enjoy the park-like setting

There are definite benefits associated with living outside city limits. Lots tend to be larger and more mature, property taxes are lower, and life is generally quieter and more laid back. And, depending on where a home is located, the commute . . .

Posted: 2025-05-31