Category: Voices

Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Deep Fried Turkey

By Reena Nerbas Faded Granite Sink Dear Reena, We have a seven year old Sil Granite sink. Its color has really faded. Before it was a very matt black now it is a very faded black with white smears streaks. We used a color enhancer product provided when I bought the sink. I have used…

January 5, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Honey Power

By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Spot on Leather Chair Dear Reena, I own a beautiful black leather chair that I somehow got a drop of nail polish or superglue on. I am not sure which it is. Do you have a solution in your magic bag that will work on either? – Terrie Dear Terrie, Although…

January 5, 2015
Safety on the Road

Stay safe on the roads Driving is a privilege and comes with a shared responsibility of safety on our nation’s roadways. In 2011 alone, motor vehicle crashes claimed more than 35,000 lives. What are the leading concerns? According to Injury Facts® 2014, the Council’s annual report on unintentional injuries, the three biggest causes of fatalities…

January 5, 2015
From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Amanda Coplin and Chris Bohjalian

By Lynn Willoughby The Orchardist ~ Amanda Coplin This novel is set in a rural area of the Pacific Northwest in the foothills of the Cascade mountains. It is “…a highly original and haunting debut novel about a makeshift family whose dramatic lives are shaped by violence, love and an incredible connection to the land.”…

January 4, 2015
Sheep Creek Arts Council Invites you for Soup and Conversation

Submitted by Muriel Dais On January 10, 2015 the Sheep Creek Arts Council invites all in the community to join us for soup, conversation and a beginning of the creative New Year at 133 Sunset Blvd. West in Turner Valley between 11:00am and 2:00pm. This will provide an opportunity to discuss and see samples of…

January 4, 2015
Politics – A Noble Service

Dear Editor, Since December18, 2014 many people in Alberta and beyond have reached out to me in the last 15 days regarding the decision I had made, where I had refused to join the 9 other Wildrose MLAs in the recent floor crossing to join the Progressive Conservative caucus. This has inspired me to write…

January 3, 2015
Planet Waves for January 2015

By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) You are ahead of yourself, although you have this crazy idea you’re lagging behind. Like any inventor, you have more ideas than you can put into practical use. One sticking point though is the idea that nothing worthwhile is accomplished unless someone is exploited. It’s time to question…

January 2, 2015
Sheep River Library Program Welcomes Newcomers

Sheep River Library, Turner Valley, Dec. 2014: Newcomers to Turner Valley, Black Diamond, and the surrounding Diamond Valley community will soon have a new way of connecting with each other and meeting their neighbours. Thanks to a new program offered by the Sheep River Library, newcomers are invited to explore their interests and hobbies with…

December 30, 2014
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: “Green” Clean Your Drains

By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Drains Dear Reena, I want to know the best way to clean my drains. Thanks, Donna Dear Donna, In a jar combine 2 tbsp. cream of tartar, one quarter cup baking soda and 1 tsp. salt. Drop in the drain, chase with boiling water. Repeat as necessary. Or pour half cup salt down…

December 29, 2014
AMA donates more than $100,000 in toys and food to Alberta charities

Edmonton –Thanks to the help of members, employees and the public, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) donated more than 78 pallet boxes full of toys and food to local charities across Alberta during our Fill Our Fleet campaign. Fill Our Fleet is AMA’s third-annual province-wide Christmas collection campaign aimed at filling AMA’s fleet with toys…

December 28, 2014
Holiday Smile Courtesy of the Gentleman Plumbers

CALGARY/CNW/ – “Operation Holiday Smile” strikes again as the Gentlemen Plumbers donated their time and a brand new furnace to a family in need. Throughout the month of December, the technicians have been giving free plumbing services to families across Alberta. This was a major project for Action Auger as they have never given away…

December 28, 2014
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Christmas Hampers

Club Reporter Ethan Beck December has been a very busy month for the Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef club. Earlier this month, we collected non-perishable food items and then participated in packing hampers for families in need. Later we delivered them to families within our area. It makes you feel good knowing you are helping those that are less fortunate.…

December 28, 2014
Sheldon Kennedy Appointed to the Order of Canada

Retired NHL player recognized for his dedication to raising awareness of childhood sexual abuse CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Dec. 26, 2014) – His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced today that Sheldon Kennedy has been named a Member of the Order of Canada for “his courageous leadership in raising awareness of…

December 28, 2014
ERA Gives Back to Immigrant Youth and Families

On Giving Tuesday, Christmas came early to many immigrant youth and families. Thanks to the generosity of the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), a longtime partner of Alberta’s Promise, 60 computers were donated to The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY) for gifting to high-needs immigrant youth and families in Calgary. The computer donations, facilitated with…

December 26, 2014
TFSA Investing for 2015

By Kim Inglis As one year passes and another unfolds, it’s time to make Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) contributions. They’ve been around since 2009 and yet Canadians still largely misunderstand them. The annual BMO TFSA Report says 66 per cent claim to be knowledgeable about TFSAs, but only 22 percent correctly identified the contribution…

December 26, 2014