Researched, written, and delivered automatically — in Sarah's name. She did nothing.
After 17 years, Prairie Pages Bookstore closed last month — no fanfare, just a handwritten note in the window. The space already has a renovation permit in for a full retrofit into a restaurant with a back patio.
It's part of a broader shift in what the corridor looks like — something buyers increasingly ask about when evaluating the area. Worth watching what fills the space and how it lands with the street.
A local arts coalition has formally proposed designating a 6-block stretch of 103 St NW as a protected Arts & Culture District — with tax incentives for creative businesses and restrictions on certain commercial conversions. Council votes in Q4 2026.
If it passes, it would shape what gets built and what businesses can operate on that corridor for years to come. Whether that's a positive depends on your perspective — but it's the kind of zoning decision that tends to affect property character more than most.
Strathcona's inner-city location and walkability continue to attract buyers priced out of neighbouring areas — and with limited new listings, well-presented homes under $700k are seeing stronger competition than we saw through winter.
If your home is in that range and you've been thinking about timing, it's worth a conversation — spring windows like this tend to be short.