By Rory Hale – REALTOR®, Rural Properties & Acreages near Calgary

"The Love Song of the Wood Frog: Rural Life's Serenade"

Spring has arrived in Alberta’s foothills, and with it comes one of nature’s most underappreciated rom-coms: wood frog mating season. If you live rural like I do, you might already be hearing it — that charming quack-quack-quack chorus from ditches, ponds, and puddles that were snowbanks just a week ago.

These tiny amphibians, about the size of a toonie, are the first to wake...

With the recent weather, more than a few people have posted about frozen septic systems.

If you are unsure about your system or if it’s your first winter on the property, it’s always a good idea to have a licensed professional check your systems and make sure you are winter-ready. I was lucky enough to have a great contractor explaining a few simple things to do to prepare your septic for winter.

A few things to consider,

Always keep your system full; the volume of water helps prevent freezing....