The Suburban Journals Advantage

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Trusted by the Community

Backed by each community association; residents rely on our newsletters for local news and events.

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Ad-to-Content Balance

We limit Ad volume to ensure your message stands out.

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Highly Targeted Distribution

Delivered to communities that match your ideal customer profile.

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Premium Print Quality and Format

Elevate your brand with professional, high-quality presentation. Our newsletters are 8” by 10” full page size, up to 60% larger Ads than competitors for better visibility and readability.

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Home Delivery

Reaches homes even where flyers are restricted - up to 25% more coverage.

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Complimentary Design Service

Professional graphic design support included, free for first time advertisers.

Advertising FAQ

Reach Your Local Community Now

We distribute monthly newsletters seen by 33,000 households per month. Our newsletters are delivered to communities located within Calgary and surrounding Albertan areas

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Silver Springs

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Valley Ridge

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Rockland Park

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Varsity

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Rocky Ridge + Royal Oak

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Bearspaw

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Tuscany

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Scenic Acres

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Harmony

Consistent Visibility Builds Trust

Businesses that maintain a regular presence in our newsletters become familiar, trusted names in the community. Readers turn to the newsletter as a reliable reference and respond best to brands they recognize. A planned, sustained advertising strategy delivers the strongest long-term results.

Advertising Guidelines and FAQ

  • Deadline: 14th of each month prior to publication (ex. March 14th for April Newsletter) - please book early, space is limited

    Delivery: Canada Post (total points of call) delivery by the 5th of each month.

  • Design Support - Not a graphic designer? We can help! We offer Ad design and layout at no extra charge (maximum of two revisions, additional revisions may incur extra charges)

    Please provide key information, high resolution graphics/logos (300 dpi or greater), and provide clear direction of special instructions or layout requirements, if applicable.

    • Ad Size (e.g., ½ page)

    • Communities to target

    • Color or B&W preference

    • Ad Copy (submit by the 14th)

    Approval: Review and approve ad proof within 24 hours

  • Graphics (300 dpi+):

    • JPG, PNG, EPS, TIF

    Text Documents:

    • MS Word (2007 or earlier), Plain Text, Rich Text

    Pre-Built Ads (300 dpi+, text outlined):

    • PDF, CDR (v2018 or earlier), PSD, EPS, TIF, JPG, PUB (v2007 or earlier)

    Don’t worry — we can adjust your pre-built ad free of charge if needed!

    • Submit as high-resolution (300 dpi+)

    • Use only non-bleed formats

    • Convert all text to outlines/curves

    • Convert all spot colors to CMYK

    • For black: use either:

      • 100% black: C0 M0 Y0 K100 (preferred)

    Rich black: C30 M30 Y0 K100 (max ink density)

  • We accept E-transfer, EFT and Credit Card.

    New Advertisers will be charged after Ad approval

  • We Currently Offer the Following Ad Sizes:

    ⅛ page: 3 ⅝" x 2 ¼"

    ¼ page: 3 ⅝” × 4 ¾” or 7 ½” × 2 ¼”

    ½ page: 7.5” × 4.75” or 3 ⅝” × 9 ¾”

    Full page: 7 ½” × 9 ¾”

  • Our Pricing Package is Available Upon Request. Please contact us and we will get back to you promptly.

    Volume and Commitment Discounts are Available!

  • Advertisement or community placement revisions

    The advertiser is solely responsible for notifying Suburban Journals of any changes to the advert copy or newsletter community placement booking by email prior to the advertising deadline. If no changes are received by the deadline date Suburban Journals reserves the right to run booked advertising as is and no refunds or credits will be applied.

    Ad and article copy

    All submissions must be copyright free and must meet the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA Act).

    Interest charges

    Interest will be charged at 2% per month on unpaid account balances 45 days after the invoice date.

    NSF cheques

    A fee of $50 will be charged for NSF cheques to cover administration costs and bank charges.

    Disclaimer and liability

    Any and all liability incurred in connection with advertising in any Suburban Journals publication will not exceed the cost of the related advertising insertion. Suburban Journals is not responsible for the content, accuracy or veracity of any advertisement.