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  • HGTV’S Scott Brothers Freshen Up a Family Farm in ‘Property Brothers at Home on the Ranch’

    HGTV’S Scott Brothers Freshen Up a Family Farm in ‘Property Brothers at Home on the Ranch’

    Southern Alberta fans from Longview and High River may recognize some of the scenes in this series! Jonathan and Drew Scott will saddle up for a big-time renovation as they head home to their childhood stomping grounds in Alberta, Canada in Property Brothers at Home on the Ranch. In each one-hour episode, Jonathan and Drew…

  • Flower Blooms in Space

    Flower Blooms in Space

    Here it is! A flower grown on the International Space station blooms. On Saturday (January 16, 2016), International Space Station (ISS) astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted out an image of what he described as the first flower grown in space. The orange zinnia – a plant related to the sunflower – is from a small garden…

  • Cold Weather Increases Threat of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

    Cold Weather Increases Threat of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

    Although it is a four-season danger, carbon monoxide becomes an even greater threat in winter when furnaces and fireplaces are fired up and some of us choose to warm up a vehicle first thing in the morning. Carbon monoxide, or CO, comes from burning fossil fuels such as wood, oil, gas and propane. It is…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Mildew in Closed Up Homes

      By Reena Nerbas Mildew in Seasonal Homes Dear Reena, Have you any suggestions on how to prevent mildew from growing in closed mobile homes in Texas while we Snowbirds are back in Canada? Ours is closed up for 9 months every year. But very many had the same problem as it was so wet…

  • Making the Most of your Storage

    Making the Most of your Storage

    Finding storage solutions to organize a home can be a daunting task, whether it’s for a small condo closet or a spacious family room filled with toys. These simple DIY tips will overhaul key areas in the home to give you a more efficient space from top to bottom. Closet Organization “Chances are if you…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Wrapping Up the Holidays

      By Reena Nerbas Removing oil from clothing Hi Reena, I’m wondering if you can help me! My daughter was stirring/mixing some organic peanut butter the other day and a big “glop” of oil landed on the front of her favorite university sweatshirt. I’ve tried soaking it in OxiClean and water for several hours and then washing…

  • AHS: Ensuring our Housing is Safe and Healthy

    AHS: Ensuring our Housing is Safe and Healthy

      Every day, Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) with Alberta Health Services are in the community, working to protect and promote the good health and well-being of Albertans. A large part of their work is focused on ensuring Albertans are living in safe, healthy and hospitable environments. This ranges from rental apartments, to condo buildings and…

  • Easy Baked Wedge Potatoes

    Easy Baked Wedge Potatoes

    Involve your kids – get them to do the shaking and placing while you cut them into wedges. These oven-baked potato wedges are the perfect side dish and they taste great too! Ingredients 4-6 potatoes, cut into lengthwise quarters (each potato cut into 8 wedges) 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt ½ teaspoon ground…

  • Ensuring Our Housing Is Safe and Healthy

    Ensuring Our Housing Is Safe and Healthy

    Every day, Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) with Alberta Health Services are in the community, working to protect and promote the good health and well-being of Albertans. A large part of their work is focused on ensuring Albertans are living in safe, healthy and hospitable environments. This ranges from rental apartments, to condo buildings and basement…

  • Fueling Your New Year’s Goals

    Fueling Your New Year’s Goals

    The New Year is a time to reflect on the year behind us and plan for exciting months ahead. For many of us, it’s a chance to re-evaluate our food choices and set new healthy goals. To help you kick start your resolutions and refuel after a season of indulgence, try adding superfoods to your…

  • Don’t Injure Yourself When Knitting

    Don’t Injure Yourself When Knitting

    If you enjoy the cozy feeling of knitting during winter, be aware that this hobby requires repetitive motion – and much like typing, sewing, or any other repetitive task, a long season of knitting can lead to a variety of injuries. The Ontario Chiropractic Association has compiled a few tips and techniques to help knitters…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Grandma’s Secrets Revealed

      By Reena Nerbas Frozen Car Doors Dear Reena, I become very frustrated in the winter when I wash my car. After it sits for a while in freezing temperatures, the doors are stuck and seem impossible to open. Any advice? Lorne Dear Lorne, After the car is clean and dry, spray non-stick cooking spray…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dealing with Persistant Odours

      By Reena Nerbas Reviving Cutlery Dear Reena, Is it possible to renew the look of my cutlery? Either the dishwasher, or our water which has a high rust content, or both, have it looking pretty bad. Donna Dear Donna, In commercial settings; it is very common to toss cutlery into a sink of plain old white…

  • Jessica’s Closet is Open in Turner Valley

    Jessica’s Closet is Open in Turner Valley

      Jessica McNutt recently completed the H.I.R.E. (Having Inclusive Rewarding Employment) program offered through Foothills SNAPS and is now the proud owner of Jessica’s Closet, a retail thrift store in Turner Valley. Celebrating with Jessica at her grand opening on December 5, 2015 are Ricki Hillier, Community Awareness Coordinator and Alise Kuipers, Project Coordinator for…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: Tree Diseases and Birdhouses

    Millarville Horticulture Club: Tree Diseases and Birdhouses

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30 pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. January 12 we have Gordon White, a forester from Okotoks, speaking on black knot, fire blight and other tree diseases. February 20 (note…