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A Ukrainian woman says she learned Calgary's rental rules the hard way after almost losing a $1,000 apartment deposit — and says she wants to help others avoid a similar situation. 

After CBC reached out, Calgary rental company said it would refund the money

The High Cost of a Cheap Break in the Sun The retirement tradition of flying south for the winter has consequences. But global north consumers can still make choices. Ximena González is a freelance writer and editor based in Calgary. Her work has appeared in the Globe and Mail and the Sprawl. SHARES Snowbirds like Donna Sharpe were enticed by the sun and sand of the Mexican west coast but soon realized their consumption of this paradise destination had larger, unse...