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Landscaping in Native Grasses
Sage Creek is home to over 10 wetlands with more to come in future phases. Properties that back onto a wetland either border a public reserve with a trail running along to the wetland, or have a property line that borders the normal water level in the wetland. The latter properties have what’s called a vegetation easement. Read more
Developer Installed Fencing
Whenever we see an opportunity to create a pleasant sightline in Sage Creek, we like to take advantage of it. Putting up a fence is not just a way to draw a line between properties, but a chance to build an attractive feature in the community. In an effort to serve this principle and maintain Read more
The Sage Creek Residents’ Association Needs You!
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAGE CREEK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION With over 1,000 households now in Sage Creek, it is time to formally establish a Sage Creek Residents’ Association. The Sage Creek Residents’ Association can be an organization whereby Sage Creek community members can take action on issues and concerns that affect their neighbourhood. In addition to Read more
Protecting Your Native Grasses
Sage Creek is home to a unique natural system of Native Grasses and Stormwater Retention Wetlands. Native Plant Solutions, a division of Ducks Unlimited Canada has teamed up with Qualico Communities to raise the bar for environmental responsibility and to evolve landscaping practices in new communities. Beyond their aesthetic appeal these grasses and wetlands provide some very distinct advantages. For one, they do not require fertilizer or routine watering and are far healthier for the environment as a whole. The Native Grasses are also very low maintenance, only requiring mowing and/or a controlled burn once every 4-5 years. Once established, [...]
“Flight” by David MacNair
Sage Creek continues to become more and more beautiful. The roundabout at the intersection of Boulevard des Hivernants and Edward Turner Drive is now home to a stunning new landmark! “Flight” is a 15-foot tall and 20-foot wide steel alloy sculpture of Canada Geese by renown local artist David MacNair. This is Sage Creek’s second Read more
Party Q!
Residents of Sage Creek are welcome to use of the Party Q, a 160,000 BTU four burner BBQ on a trailer, sure to make your party a success! It features an insulated compartment for drinks and ice, fold out trays to hold condiments, two 20 lb propane tanks and a wire grill brush. Qualico Communities Read more
