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Congratulations! You have secured your first apartment, signed the lease, got the keys, but now what? Moving into your first apartment is exciting, but it can also be intimidating. It might be the...

When we bring pets into our homes, they instantly become family. At Kelson Group, we believe that family always comes first, and by raising awareness this National Fire Safety Day on July 15, we want...

One aspect of what we do at Kelson Group is our focus on Property Management. We manage apartment buildings throughout B.C. and Alberta, and even though every apartment community is different, there...

Bee a Friend to Pollinators – 5 tips to celebrate Bees the right way It isn’t just about the honey! Bees are so much more than just a source for honey or a nuisance pest. As pollinators,...

You may have heard the saying, “put yourself in someone else’s shoes” over the years. But did you know that showing empathy can actually be a great way to ensure good mental health...

Sustainable living and being able to create a positive environmental impact are not just for those living in houses. Condominium and apartment residents can also choose to be more earth-conscious...

Kelson Group’s Safe + Secure Series One aspect of what we do at Kelson Group is our focus on Property Management. We manage apartment buildings throughout B.C. and Alberta, and even though...

Spring, is that you? Have you ever been more excited to see spring finally arrive?  We certainly are.  Warmer weather and more sunlight benefits us all and with the extra hour we gain in...

Just because there is still frost on our windows does not mean we have to lay low. We feature one great winter activity in each of our Kelson Group locations in B.C. and Alberta! B.C. is referred to...

Kelson Group is happy to announce that we've been featured as part of Rentboard.ca's ongoing 'Spotlight On' series, showcasing landlords who go above and beyond from across the nation...

Ready to try yoga but think living in an apartment will get in the way of your downward dog, or that it may not be the right setting to practice? Not the case! We spoke with our yoga guru Julia...

The holiday season is upon us! Store fronts unveil captivating displays, tree-lined streets playfully come to life with festive lighting, and hints of evergreen can be found almost everywhere....

The brilliant fall colours have come and gone and depending on where you live, frost or snow is beginning to settle in. The amount of daylight we also experience in the Northern Hemisphere starts to...

Outdoor temperatures are cooling, leaves are changing colours and there are hints of cinnamon and spice in the air. Autumn's star ingredient, the pumpkin, can now be found in just about everything...

Every 17 minutes a furniture tip over injury is recorded. 70% of reported incidents in Canada involve children between the ages of 1 to 3 years old. Though the scope of incidents is vast, they share...

The lease has been signed and you are about to move into a space of your own. Thoughts of your walkthrough and how you are going to make the space "your space" are happily bouncing through your head....

At Kelson Group, we are dedicated to providing well-functioning and comfortable spaces to help you live better. Helping you to live better includes ensuring you, your family and your guests' safety...

Over the past year, we have all really made use of our home environments. After spending an increased amount of time within our personal space, there is an excitement to reconnect with others and...

Fire Safety & Your Pet    Emergencies, though scary to think about, can happen. With anything, proactiveness and preparation can be key in shaping your positive outcome. In...

As we lead up to National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations on June 21, we would be remiss if we did not first acknowledge the recent findings at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Kamloops,...

What is tenant's insurance?  In short, it is the best way to ensure your personal property and belongings are protected. To help you live better and do what is best for you and your family, we...

Apart from providing clean and attractive rental homes across Western Canada to help our residents live better, one of our top commitment is resident safety. We reached out to the Alberta Residential...

This month we thought we would shake up the blog a bit from our informative "how-to" format and instead showcase a passionate and hardworking mother-daughter duo baking up smiles in British...

With many of us spending an increased amount of time at home over this past year, it has allowed us to form a deeper understanding of our immediate impact on the world around us. Sustainability has...

  Can you feel it? Spring is in the air! As Mother Nature begins to clean up and rejuvenate her outdoor spaces, it is time to think about doing the same to your indoor spaces. As many of us...

With the holiday season behind us and the decorations safely stored, indoor spaces can feel somewhat empty. We reached out to horticulturist Cynthia Booth from Glass Earth Plant Store to explore...

  "Pivot" seems to be the newest buzz word and can be used with respect to your mindset and fitness routine. We chatted with Bradley Young of Diverse Training Centre in Kamloops, B...

  When was the last time you gave someone a sincere thank you for doing something? When was the last time you received a sincere thank you for helping another? I bet it made you smile and...

In a world where everyone seems to be busy with something - work, activities, pets, school, children, etc… - we chatted with Healthy Eating & Weight Loss Coach (HWL) Sofya Young to give...

  Pretty much everyone has a camera in their pockets these days with cell phones. We asked Master of Photographic Arts, Kent Wong, to provide some basic rules of thumb to take your photos...