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

As the summer draws to a close, there are a lot of chores to be done on a rural property, from prepping your septic, ensuring your tractor is ready to move snow, harvesting your garden or crops,  and of course, making sure you have enough firewood.

In the Alberta foothills, harvesting firewood isn’t just a chore — it’s a way of life. Every fall, our chainsaws are busy, Sure, we gather firewood all summer from deadfall...

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

There’s something magical about the first crackle of a wood stove on a frosty morning. Out here in the Alberta foothills, where the stars shine brighter and winter hangs on a bit longer, heating with wood isn’t just about comfort—it’s a way of life.

At our home, we heat with wood most of the time. We're lucky enough to have access to standing dead trees, which we responsibly harvest and season. Not only does this save us a lot in...