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Seton Community Hub
Connecting Seton Residents with the Best Local Stories, Deals, and Businesses.
From exclusive neighborhood insights and perks to who's who and what to do.
Welcome to the Seton Hub and Wake Up Calgary.
August Weekly Cutco Pizza
Cutter Giveaway! 🍕
Want to win a premium Cutco Pizza Cutter? We pick a new winner live every Monday at 6:00 PM
How to Play: Earn 1 entry point daily by contributing to the daily evening giveaway posts and sharing a recipe on Thursday.
Daily Registration: Claim your daily entry point on the daily post on the Seton, Calgary Community Facebook Page
"Bringing back the days when neighbors were friends, local businesses were family, and community meant everything."
Rooted in Community. Dedicated to Seton.
Hi, I'm Kim Hayden!
After over 15 years of selling real estate, our work has always been about much more than just property transactions—it’s about building the places we call home. From launching the iconic Stampede on High Street and organizing countless neighborhood garage sales and open houses, to collecting over 30,000 pounds of food for our local food bank, we have spent years showing up for Calgarians.
Our unwavering dedication to neighborhood well-being has earned us numerous real estate industry awards, alongside top civic honors including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award in 2012 and the Alberta Centennial Award for community leadership.
Now, we are channeling that same energy into Seton. Through the Seton Calgary Commune group and the Wake Up Calgary initiative, we are stepping up to support Seton residents and local small businesses—fostering a vibrant, connected, and supportive neighborhood where everyone can thrive.
How Local Merchants & Services Promote in the Seton Group
We love supporting Seton and South Calgary businesses! To keep our community feed free of clutter and high-value for 21,800+ neighbors, all promotional activity operates on a Comment-First & Value-First framework.
💡 Share Insights & Real Results
When a daily prompt matches your business industry (e.g., Trades on Monday, Food on Thursday, Real Estate on Saturday), join the conversation by sharing a helpful tip, expert insight, or client success story. Demonstrating real value in the comments builds far more local trust than a cold sales pitch!
💬 All Links & Offers Live in Comments
Business details, phone numbers, special offers, and website links belong strictly inside the comments of the official daily prompt post. This gives your business a dedicated, high-traffic space where active neighbors are already scrolling.
What is posted on MONDAYS? TRADES, HOMES SERVICES & HOME CARE
A: Mondays are all about caring for our homes and supporting local service professionals! 🛠️🏡
🛠️ 8:00 AM — Community Prompt: Share your best home organization hacks, DIY cleaning tricks, or entryway storage solutions.
💼 11:00 AM — Business Showcase (Promotional Rules): OPEN TO TRADES & HOME SERVICES! Plumbers, electricians, contractors, cleaners, painters, handypeople, and solopreneurs can drop their business cards, phone numbers, and website links in the comments. (Unscheduled promotional posts outside this thread on other days will be deleted).
💡 2:00 PM — Special Feature: "The Seton Community Scoop" (Biz Edition): Quick, 1-minute business growth tips for local entrepreneurs, plus a radar of free/budget-friendly regional events! ☕📈
🍕 6:00 PM — Giveaway Draw & Launch: Live announcement of last week’s Give- Away winner + launch of the new weekly draw! Drop a comment to claim today's 1-point entry or register at seton.wakeupcalgary.com
What is posted on TUESDAYS? ARTS, CREATIVES & LOCAL READS
Tuesdays celebrate local culture, authors, makers, and great reads! 📚🎨
📚 8:00 AM — Community Prompt: Share a book, audiobook, or podcast you are currently loving. Help us build our Seton Community Reading List!
🎨 11:00 AM — Business Showcase (Promotional Rules): OPEN TO LOCAL ARTISTS & MAKERS! Painters, photographers, crafters, authors, musicians, and handmade creators are invited to showcase their work and drop their shop links in the comments.
🎁 6:00 PM — Giveaway Post: Comment on today’s thread to claim your Friday 1-point entry for the Give-Away draw!
What is posted on WEDNESDAYS? CAUSES, NON-PROFITS & COMMUNITY POLLS
Wednesdays are dedicated to local community causes, sports, civic updates, and neighborhood polls! 🗳️🤝
🗳️ 8:00 AM — Community Prompt (Hyperlocal Poll): Vote in our weekly "This or That" community poll (featuring updates on the upcoming 15.8-acre Seton Regional Park, local patio spots, and neighborhood amenities)!
🤝 11:00 AM — Business Showcase (Promotional Rules): 100% FREE FOR NON-PROFITS & COMMUNITY GROUPS! Charities, youth sports leagues, school fundraisers, and community associations can share their news, registration dates, and volunteer drives.
🎁 6:00 PM — Giveaway Post: Comment on today’s thread to claim your Friday 1-point entry for the Give-Away draw!
What is posted on THURSDAYS? SETON EATS, RECIPE SWAP & FAMILY FUN
Thursdays are all about delicious local food, recipe swaps, and budget family fun! 🍳🍕
🍳 8:00 AM — Community Prompt (Kim’s Kitchen Recipe Swap): Help fill the digital Seton Community Recipe Box! Share a favorite summer salad, BBQ marinade, appetizer, or dinner recipe. ⭐Giveaway Bonus Point when you share.
🍕 11:00 AM — Business Showcase (Promotional Rules): OPEN TO RESTAURANTS, CAFES & FOOD TRUCKS! Local eateries, bakeries, and food vendors can post their weekend menus, dining specials, and patio promos.
🎲 2:00 PM — Special Feature: "The Seton Community Scoop" (Family Edition): Quick 5-minute zero-cost family game ideas, fun Calgary/Seton trivia questions, and budget-friendly family outing spots near South Calgary! 🧩🎟️
🎁 6:00 PM — Giveaway Post: Comment on today’s thread to claim your Friday 1-point entry for the Give-Away draw!
What is posted on FRIDAYS? WEEKEND GUIDE & 'ASK A NEIGHBOR'
Fridays help neighbors prep for the weekend and swap trusted recommendations! 🎈📸
📸 8:00 AM — Community Prompt: Share photos of your backyard oasis, garden blooms, or favorite patio relaxing spots in Seton.
🎈 11:00 AM — Business Showcase (Promotional Rules): OPEN TO WEEKEND EVENTS & "ASK A NEIGHBOR": Post details about upcoming weekend garage sales, community events, or ask your neighbors for local service recommendations (e.g., "Looking for a reliable mechanic").
🎁 6:00 PM — Giveaway Post: Comment on today’s thread to claim your Friday 1-point entry for the Give-Away draw!
What is posted on SATURDAYS? REAL ESTATE, HOUSE & LIVING
Saturdays focus on real estate, open houses, home decor, and outdoor living space upgrades! 🏠🔑
🏡 8:00 AM — Community Prompt: Show off your favorite home improvement, landscaping, or patio decor project completed this season.
🏠 11:00 AM — Business Showcase (Promotional Rules): DEDICATED REAL ESTATE DAY! Realtors, mortgage specialists, staging experts, and landlords can post open house schedules, market updates, and property listings in the comments. (Individual real estate promo posts outside Saturday are reserved for official Group Partners).
🎁 6:00 PM — Giveaway Post: Comment on today’s thread to claim your Friday 1-point entry for the Give-Away draw!
What is posted on SUNDAYS? GOOD NEWS & WEEKLY COMMUNITY CHAT
Sundays keep the vibe positive, relaxed, and focused on community connection! ☀️⚽
☀️ 8:00 AM — Community Prompt: Share one piece of good news or a positive moment that happened to your family in Seton this week.
⚽ 11:00 AM — Business Showcase (Promotional Rules): FAITH, SPORTS & WEEKLY SCHEDULES: Local sports clubs, faith organizations, and community groups can post their weekly gathering schedules and announcements.
🎁 6:00 PM — Giveaway Post: Comment on today’s thread to claim your Friday 1-point entry for the Give-Away draw!
🎁 How Do I Enter the Weekly Contest?
Enter up to 9 times a week.
1. Web Entry (1 Base Entry): Submit the form once per week at seton.wakeupcalgary.com/give-away. (1 entry per week)
2. Daily Comments (1 Point / Day): Comment on any daily 6:00 PM contest post (Up to 7 entry per week).
3. Thursday Recipe Bonus (+2 Bonus Points): Share a recipe on Thursday's Kim's Kitchen thread. (1 entry per week)
4. Live Draw: Winners are drawn randomly every Monday at 6:00 PM!
Seton's Business Directory
Businesses both Big and Small, We Happily Work with Them All.
1. The Business Directory
Establish a permanent, verified digital footprint and boost your local SEO presence.
- 1-Year Verified Listing in the Seton Community Directory
- Featured Short Video Profile pinned in the Seton Community Facebook Group
- Direct Link Redirection to boost your website’s Google backlinks
- Dedicated Promotional Feature Article showcasing your business
- Quarterly Performance & Lead Tracking Analytics
2. The New Neighbor VIP Passport
Put your promotional offer directly into the hands of new local homeowners before anyone else.
- Co-Branded Physical Passport Card delivered directly to mailboxes
- Monthly Mailings targeting new move-ins across Seton & Auburn Bay
- Exclusive Featured Placement on the digital Seton Passport Portal
- Monthly Delivery & Direct Distribution Performance Reports
- Be the first business new residents try when moving to the area!
3. The Brand Spotlight
Engage the community with professional visual storytelling and a social page takeover.
- 2.5-Hour On-Location Creative Video Shoot at your business
- 3 Professionally Edited Vertical Reels/Shorts (Interview & B-Roll)
- 1-Day Co-Hosted Takeover of the Seton Facebook Page & Instagram Reels
- Option to host a community giveaway for rapid follower growth
- Full Publishing, Scheduling & Community Moderation Included
- Detailed Impression & Engagement Analytics
4. The Local Growth Engine
Combine direct SMS, targeted social advertising, and directory searchability for maximum local reach.
- Targeted 500-Customer SMS Broadcast (3-Touch Nurture Campaign)
- 3 Professionally Edited Vertical Video Reels
- 14-Day Cross-Platform Ad Boost (Guaranteed 10,000+ Unique Local Impressions)
- 1-Year Verified Directory Listing & Backlink Boost
- Featured Placement on seton.wakeupcalgary.com
- Full Campaign Publishing, Ad Management & Moderation
5. The Omnichannel Dominance Suite
The ultimate omni-channel growth engine featuring video production, paid ads, direct SMS, and SEO.
- 60–90 Second Commercial-Grade YouTube Video Ad Production
- 3 Professionally Edited Vertical Reels for Instagram/TikTok/Facebook
- 14-Day Targeted Ad Boost (Guaranteed 10,000+ Unique Local Views)
- 500-Customer Targeted SMS Campaign with Automated Nurturing
- Top-Tier Directory Listing, Dedicated Feature Article & SEO Backlinks
- Premium Featured Placement across the Wake Up Calgary ecosystem
- Full Turnkey Campaign Moderation & Strategy Oversight
💡 Tailored Solutions for Every Business
Every local business has a unique audience and growth goal. While our structured promotional packages are designed for maximum local exposure, we frequently customize multi-channel strategies to fit your exact budget and objectives. Whether you need a specific combination of direct mail, high-production video, or ad boosts, we can build a campaign tailored specifically to your business.
1. The Business Directory
Essential year-round digital footprint & local SEO foundation.
- 1-Year Verified Seton Community Directory Listing
- Short On-Location Video Profile → Featured in Seton Community Facebook Group
- Lead Redirect on Site Links → Includes Backlinks for SEO
- Promotional Blog for Directory Listing
- Quarterly Performance & Lead Analytics
2. The New Neighbor VIP Passport
Direct-to-door physical marketing targeted at new homeowners.
- Co-Branded Direct-Mail Physical Passport Card
- Monthly Direct-Mailing to New Homeowners (Seton & Auburn Bay)
- Exclusive Featured Spot on the Seton Passport Portal (Seton.Wakeupcalgary.ca/welcome)
- Monthly Delivery & Distribution Reports
- Note: Requires participating business to provide a promo offer/item
3. The Brand Spotlight
High-impact visual storytelling & local audience takeover.
- 2.5-Hour On-Location Creative Video Shoot
- Owner/Operator Interview & B-Roll → 3 Professionally Edited Vertical Reels/Shorts
- 1-Day Page Takeover on Seton Facebook Page & Wake Up Calgary Instagram Reels (Includes Giveaway Hosting Option)
- Unrestricted Posting Timeline for High-Engagement Exposure
- Full Publishing, Scheduling & Content Moderation Included
- Advanced Performance Analytics
4. The Local Growth Engine
Multi-channel customer acquisition combining SMS, ad boosts, and local SEO.
- 500-Customer Targeted SMS Campaign (3-Touch Automated Workflow)
- 3 Professionally Edited Vertical Reels/Shorts (Interview Style)
- 14-Day Cross-Platform Ad Boost with Advanced Analytics (Guaranteed 10,000+ Unique Local Impressions)
- 1-Year Verified Seton Community Directory Listing
- Dedicated Promotional Blog Post & SEO Backlinks
- Featured on seton.wakeupcalgary.com
- Full Publishing, Scheduling & Campaign Moderation Included
5. The Omnichannel Dominance Suite
The total market domination solution featuring high-production video, paid ads, and direct SMS nurturing.
- 60–90 Second Professionally Edited YouTube Ad Video
- 3 Professionally Edited Vertical Reels/Shorts (Interview Style)
- 14-Day Cross-Platform Ad Boost with Advanced Analytics (Guaranteed 10,000+ Unique Local Impressions)
- 500-Customer Targeted SMS Campaign (3-Touch Automated Workflow)
- 1-Year Verified Seton Community Directory Listing
- Dedicated Promotional Blog Post & SEO Backlinks
- Featured on seton.wakeupcalgary.com
- Full Publishing, Scheduling & Campaign Moderation Included
💡 Custom Solutions & Custom Pricing Available
Every local business has a unique footprint and growth trajectory. While our core packages are engineered for maximum ROI, we believe in flexible marketing that aligns with your specific goals. Need a custom combination of direct mail, video production, or ad management? We are happy to tailor any package—or build a custom strategy from scratch—to match your exact operational needs and marketing budget. Let’s build a campaign that fits your business.
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Official Seton Giveaway Rules & Eligibility Terms
Local Residency Requirement: Open exclusively to residents, business owners, and employees in Seton and South Calgary, Alberta, aged 18+. Prizes must be collected locally in South Calgary; no shipping is provided.
Entry Limits: Limit of 1 Web Entry per person/email per weekly draw cycle (resets Mondays at 6:00 PM). Maximum of 9 total entry points achievable per weekly draw.
Selection & Notification: Winners are chosen via random computer drawing (Comment Picker) every Monday at 6:00 PM MDT. Winners will be notified via Facebook Messenger/Email and have 7 days to respond.
Winner Photo & Publicity Release: By entering, participants agree to allow Wake Up Calgary to announce their name inside the Facebook Group upon winning. Winners agree to provide a photo of themselves with their prize (or a photo of the prize in use in their kitchen) within 7 days of claiming, to be featured in our official Seton Winner’s Gallery.
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