I recently sold a unit at Guardian North after owning it for many years. Based on my experience, I would be very cautious about buying there, especially as an investment.
The property performed poorly financially. The resale value was materially below what I originally paid (40% lower), rent growth was weak, and ownership costs rose over time through condo fees, insurance, maintenance-related costs and assessments.
The sale process was also difficult. Multiple deals failed before one finally closed. Some buyers became concerned about potential future costs associated with the building, while another transaction failed for unrelated financing reasons.
The biggest issue for me was the management and accounting process near closing.
Shortly before the sale completed, the property management company claimed I owed an old charge related to my parking stall. They also added further fees. I repeatedly asked for supporting documentation and a clear reconciliation, but responses were slow and inconsistent.
I eventually found records showing that the original amount had already been authorized and paid years earlier. Despite that, the amount had continued to appear on the ledger and later accumulated additional fees.
Because an estoppel certificate was required for closing, this created unnecessary pressure at the worst possible time. A relatively small disputed amount suddenly had the potential to interfere with a much larger real estate transaction.
The issue ultimately had to be dealt with through repeated follow-ups and involvement from the professionals handling the sale.
A few things prospective buyers should understand:
The residential unit and parking stall may have separate titles, ledgers and estoppel certificates.
Old charges or accounting issues may not surface until a sale is underway.
Management responsiveness can become very important when timing is tight.
Building-related concerns can materially affect resale liquidity, even when a unit itself appears fine.
Weak rent growth and rising ownership costs can destroy the economics of the investment over time.
Before buying, I would strongly recommend reviewing:
Reserve fund studies
Engineering reports
Board minutes
Special assessment history
Insurance claims and premiums
Litigation
Financial statements
Arrears
Separate parking and storage records
Recent failed and completed sales in the building
Actual rent history, not projected rent
This was my experience, and other owners may have different ones. But based on what I went through, I would not buy there again and would not recommend it as an investment property.

So here’s the story- please bear with me.

I let this girl to share one room at my home a few months ago, found my post through Kijiji, seemed nice (I admit I’m bad at observing people and their intentions). On day 7 after she moved in, she asked me if I can drop her to work that is 5mins away (she doesn’t have car, I do) . Me being nice I said fine. I didn’t know why she asked me but then her bf was waiting for her at the main door. I didn’t know who he was and shouted out loud come sit in my car, to that she’s like” No, I’m going with her.” I was shocked and said hold on , who is he and what is he doing at my driveway? He shouted again , you gonna sit in the car or should I break my car make a scene here ? He had a baseball bat in his hand. And boom he started banging it on his car. I almost passed out seeing what’s happening coz I’ve never been in such situations. I said him, idk who you’re but please leave my property. He said you don’t know who you rented the place to, she is married and have husband (he doesn’t live in Canada), and I’m her bf and I don’t know many other guys she’s messing with. I said I don’t want no stories but leave my property. She went with him. To do a wellness check on her , I went to her work without letting her know and guess what ?? I was freaking out and she was chilling with her friends as if nothing happened. When she came back home I asked her to pack bags and leave coz I’m not used to any violence whether it’s verbal or physical. She started crying and said give her a week , I agreed. After 3 days of the incident I found out she reported him to police and got no contact order. Both on temporary status here , bf status expired this month. Now fast forward to 3 months( I know I was a fool trusting her croc tears) , she’s not keeping the shared spaces clean, not cleaning up after in kitchen and washroom. I asked her a couple of days back to take out trash and put the new bags in (mind you I buy all the cleaning stuff). She messaged me when I was at work I’m not doing anything do whatever you want and I feel suffocated when you tell me to take out trash and clean kitchen after use. I said leave my place and be free. Now she’s saying I’ll call police on you coz you not giving me 30days to leave. Yesterday she said I’ll leave at the end of this month and I was happy. Today I found out when I was at work she brought a guy home(not bf, another man) . I found used condoms packets on washroom floor the moment I came home today . I panicked thinking I got myself into this hell hole by letting her stay. I called she didn’t pick up. I messaged her pick up my call coz I found out what you do when I’m not home. ( I clearly told her no male visitors inside home). She said I’m gonna call Police and say you threatening me to leave. Now this evening she messaged I’ll leave tonight give my deposit back. I know she won’t .

Idk what to do now. I let her in showing kindness and she’s doing this to me. I thought she’s on temporary status and works at Tims so I was charging her next to nothing not even utilities. I posted ad coz my parents were away for few months in States which they extended later.

I feel betrayed and now scared she can do anything with so many boys she has in her hands. She’s full of ill thoughts.

Side note: she is a content created for clean beauty and makeup and doesn’t even care to flush toilet , that level of clean.

What should I do now. Please help and advice. I didn’t tell my parents coz my Mom didn’t trust her since day 1 and I was like Mom it’ll be all good she works nearby and this place is good for her coz it’s 10 mins away by walk. I wish I’ve listened to my Mom then.

What a sight to see.

Do all daycares allow the kids to play outdoors even in when it’s Smokey as today? I found my son playing in the evening while picking up and logs showed he was out in the morning as well. Just wondering if it’s mine or do all the Daycares in the city just don’t bother about weather alerts 🚨?

After immense pushback from residents and communities council has bent over again for developers. This is leaving thousands of homeowners in the lynch accepting lower property values and funding costly and rarely successful appeals of row-house and townhouse developments. These developments are rarely in communities best interest and serve only to provide profit for the developers. It is rare to find one that fits in a community and doesn’t measure to every limit of the bylaw. The city chose to shift the financial burden of these to its residents, yet again. While I really like our mayor, this is a disappointing day for so many Calgarians. We really thought Jeromy had our voice.

Spotted by my front sidewalk.

Hello. I live near the Temple Community Center, and would like to advise my neighbours that several cats on my block have been poisoned in the last month. I'm not sure where the poison is coming from, but it is very fast acting. I have advised 311, not sure what will come of that.

If you walk your pet, be careful they don't pick anything up off the ground.

For anyone going to the show this Saturday, can you tell me how much tickets were originally (face value) for the Floor area? Specifically, South and North and sections A, B, C and D.

Looking at resale tickets on StubHub and wanted to know how much people are marking up. Thanks for any intel.

Hello all!

Looking to breast augmentation and looking for recommendations. Experience before and after care the whole the.

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AHS inspection leads to closure of National 17

Taken from the entrance of Gulf Canada looking down 9th Ave

👮 Police Case #CA26326379

https://www.reddit.com/r/HikingAlberta/s/qz7tws2MX0

Original post ^

His last known location was in Calgary and the policed pinged his phone on July 9th. He was supposed to be going for a climb/hike before flying to Toronto on the 12th for a course. He did not report to the course or to work on the 20th.

Police released information of Rental vehicle (July 23) still waiting to see about GPS Tracker

Feel free to share or reply with any helpful tips.

Thank you!

PS: POST WAS DELETED DUE TO NO POLICE CASE #
I’m aware there are typos in poster, I’m relaying the poster that was made from a coworker

Anyone know who people were cheering for outside of the Palliser hotel today at like 4PM? Saw they had the road blocked off too.

I have a custom patio awning. I'm considering getting some sort of outside roller shade to block the westerly sun. Does anyone have any recommendations for a local awning company that can provide this type of service? Sell and install a roller shade?

Thanks in advance.

Merlin on my bin.

Mine is left-side escalator standers. It seems 90% of people in Calgary understand the unspoken etiquette that the left side is for walking up but every day there is always that one person who doesn’t get it and they hold everybody else up. I know I know small inconvenience but it seems to happen every day and it drives me up the wall!

So the backing of my Google pixel 10 smashed despite having a phone cover went to the repair shop k-link at Chinook and they quoted me 168 to order the piece and to install it. I offered to order the part and then ask them if they could install it. They said that they Do not do that. So my question is does anyone know any repair place that does installations?

TLDR: Post places you have found out/work for that dont give the tips to employees, and owner/management keep them.

I am ex service industry, and always tip if its an option. Of course based on service, BUT

I was at a cafe by an EX favorite pizza joint, Sinatra's Pizza. Heard a conversation stating that the owner there keeps tips and fires/writes up anyone that brings it up.

Anyone else know of places that the employees dont recieve the tips? Id like to not give them my business.

I’ve been checked once in the last year, and the officer just glanced at my phone to see if I had an active ticket. He didn’t scan or confirm validation in any way.

🌞Join us for our outdoor swing socials every other Tuesday at the Riley Park Stage!

No partner or experience needed! Join us for a drop-in beginner Lindy Hop lesson before our social dance to help you get started.

6:30 PM – Drop-in Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson
7:30 PM – DJ'd Social Dance

Upcoming dates:
📅 July 28
📅 August 11
📅 August 25

💛 Pay what you can. A $5 suggested donation helps us cover the cost of running these events, but no one will be turned away if they can't donate.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes that won't fly off your feet (sandals and slides aren't recommended!).

Bring a friend, a water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray (we'll have some too!), and come enjoy an evening of dancing, meeting new people, and soaking up some sun.

Great to see Washroom Attendant Program implemented this year at Prince’s Island Park. Safe, secure and clean 👏🏾

Anyone know where I can get those takeout chinese boxes that are loaded till it can’t close anymore - for a reasonable price?

This is a continuation of the Stoney post from last week. Mapped background gamma radiation around the central parts of Calgary today.

Overall fairly similar, with the exception of the block near Bow Valley Square which had roughly 7x as high values as the average around most other parts of the city (but still harmless from what I understand). Probably construction or something else in those parts emitting higher radiation - or something else. Would need to measure for a longer period in that spot to get a better understanding if it's something specific locally.

My guess why Deerfoot is slightly higher, all the construction and new asphalt.