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  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Fresh Fruit Hints

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Fresh Fruit Hints

    By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Acrylic Tub Dear Reena, We replaced our bathtub and surround with a molded unit made of vinyl. It was purchased about 3 years ago. The cleaning instructions said not to use any substance or material that would scratch the surface and we should just wipe out after each use. This is…

  • An Open Letter to Canada’s Media –– Why Gun Bans Can’t Stop Gun Violence

    An Open Letter to Canada’s Media –– Why Gun Bans Can’t Stop Gun Violence

    By Canadian Shooting Sports Association It’s already illegal to possess a firearm without a federal firearms licence. It’s already illegal to buy ammunition without a federal firearms licence. It’s already a crime to carry a handgun around. It’s already a crime to point a firearm at another human being. It’s already against the law to…

  • Planet Wave Horoscopes: August 6 – 13, 2018

    Planet Wave Horoscopes: August 6 – 13, 2018

    by Amy Elliott Aries We usually think of maturity in terms of taking on the many dull yet necessary duties of adulthood, such as managing one’s accounts or keeping up with the housework. Yet there are other qualities also, one being the ability not to take life too seriously. However paradoxical that sounds, it relates…

  • Save time and social share like a pro!

    Save time and social share like a pro!

    The ability to create social share queue templates results in a boat load of saved time! It also improves the quality of your shares. You can literally schedule massive amounts of unique shares within minutes.

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Healthy Summer Eating

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Healthy Summer Eating

    It is summertime and everyone wants to make the most of it! The sunny, warm season means eating and cooking outdoors. Here are some tips for healthy summer eating. Keep vegetables and fruit as the main focus on your plate: Fill half your plate with vegetables, fruit or a green salad. Use plain yogurt, lemon…

  • The Merits of Going Slow

    The Merits of Going Slow

    By Marika d’Ailly I love the rain when it comes down in sheets, especially in our climate with its long sunny dry spells. As a child in Holland I would listen to the rain when I was lying in bed – this felt comforting, peaceful, just me snug under the bed-covers with my Mam’s nursery…

  • Faith Forum ~ Vanishing Vapor

    Faith Forum ~ Vanishing Vapor

    By Gloria Wessner Sitting on a rock by an azure blue mountain lake in the early morning, I can enjoy the performance of dancing vapor mists as they constantly change shape and rise above the water. As the sun continues to warm the early morning air, the vapor clouds thin and gradually disappear, giving way…

  • From My Bookshelf: Holly Quan

    From My Bookshelf: Holly Quan

    By Lynn Willoughby The Sow’s Ear Cafe ~ Holly Quan The setting for this novel is the Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Longview area.  That is what captured my interest.  As I did more digging I found out the Sow’s Ear Cafe was located in the old Wray McRae building in Turner Valley.  How great to read…

  • Transparency, Accountability and a Ham Sandwich

    Transparency, Accountability and a Ham Sandwich

      By Todd Williams, Turner Valley Rate Payers Board There is a saying that goes something like this: “either that or a ham sandwich”. I did a bit of digging and found an explanation. It means “yes, it’s as obvious and simple as a ham sandwich is obvious and simple” (John Burgess a former US…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Interesting Grocery Shopping Observations

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Interesting Grocery Shopping Observations

    By Reena Nerbas Reaching Vacuum Under Fridge Dear Reena, I would like to vacuum under the fridge without having to move it. Any ideas as to what I can use to get under there? Verna Dear Verna, Slip an empty paper towel roll inside the end of the vacuum nozzle (make sure that the roll…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 30 – Aug 6, 2018

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 30 – Aug 6, 2018

    By Amy Elliott Aries Two of the most famous psychological studies showed the power of pressure from others on human behavior. In one, the pressure came from an authority figure; in the other, from apparent peers (really, actors). Both showed that the longing to be accepted and acceptable is a considerable force in human nature.…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Peppermint for Spiders and Cornmeal for Weeds

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Peppermint for Spiders and Cornmeal for Weeds

    By Reena Nerbas Sour Cream Substitute Dear Reena, Do you have any ideas of a good substitute for sour cream? Helene Dear Helene, Combine 4 drops of lemon juice with one cup whipped cream. Let sit for 30 mins. Or use plain or vanilla yogurt, depending on what you are making. Salty Gravy Mix Hi…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 23 – 30, 2018

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 23 – 30, 2018

    By Amy Elliott Aries A particular theme exemplified by the astrological houses deals with the story of how and where we merge our identity with other people and with groups, and where we emerge into our separate selves. One way of accomplishing the latter is to work on something creative, or a project that’s uniquely…

  • From My Bookshelf: Alex George

    From My Bookshelf: Alex George

    By Lynn Willoughby Setting Free the Kites ~ Alex George This novel is something of a coming of age story.  Nathan and Robert meet in the eighth grade and an unlikely friendship forms.  Neither is fearless, they are lonely, friendless and Robert is continually cautious.  No matter – they are inseparable. There are two family…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Getting the Yellow Out of Clothes

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Getting the Yellow Out of Clothes

    By Reena Nerbas Tarnished Silver Dear Reena, I found an old silver necklace in a box in the basement of my house. It is very tarnished, almost completely black. Is there a way that I can clean it without taking it to a jeweler? Thanks, Hank Dear Hank, The following tip is unbelievably easy, quick,…