Sorrento 2 Cottage – Albi Homes Calgary families, come celebrate the Cottage Lifestyle within our city by visiting 8 new showhomes in Auburn Bay Calgary! #cottagelifeyyc School’s Out Event: June 27th, 2015 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm Food trucks Face painting Balloon animals Photo booth Magician Calgary Roughneck…
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