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  • Alberta REALTORS® Pleased to See Budget Maintains Housing Affordability

    Alberta REALTORS® Pleased to See Budget Maintains Housing Affordability

      Edmonton AB, October 27, 2015 – The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) and its 10,000 REALTOR® members across the province are pleased to see housing affordability maintained in the provincial budget announced today. AREA applauds the fact that today’s budget presentation by Treasury Board President and Finance Minister Joe Ceci will keep home ownership…

  • Facts on Young Farmers

    Facts on Young Farmers

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dusty and Musty Surfaces

      By Reena Nerbas Dusty Computer/TV Screens Dear Reena, I am wondering if you have a homemade solution static/dust cleaner for computers and TV screens. No matter how often we clean them, dust quickly reappears. Any suggestions? Thank you. Carol Dear Carol, The easiest solution for repelling dust on screens requires two steps. Step 1:…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: AGM and Winter Planters

    Millarville Horticulture Club: AGM and Winter Planters

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. November 10th is next meeting of the fall. This meeting is our AGM. Come and vote. December 8th we will be making winter planters with…

  • Public Review of Condominium Regulations Underway

    Public Review of Condominium Regulations Underway

    Albertans are invited to weigh in on proposed consumer protection regulations connected with the Condominium Property Amendment Act. “Strengthening consumer protection is a priority of our government and that’s why we’re proposing stronger disclosure and clear options for new buyers when their condos are not completed on time or as promised.” ~ Deron Bilous, Minister…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Skunks and Pumpkins

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Skunks and Pumpkins

      By Reena Nerbas Skunk Odour Dear Reena, How can I remove skunk odor from my clothing? Betty Dear Betty, Soak your clothes in the following solution; 4-cups 3% hydrogen peroxide, one-quarter cup baking soda and 1 tsp. liquid dish soap (I prefer Dawn); mix, soak for 30 mins. and rinse. Car Parked Under Trees…

  • November 1st is the Great Canadian Smoke Alarm Test

    November 1st is the Great Canadian Smoke Alarm Test

    Alberta is one of 10 provinces/territories to participate in a national simultaneous smoke alarm test, and all Albertans are invited to join in. The ‘Great Canadian Smoke Alarm Test’ takes place Sunday, November 1st from 10 am to 11 am (local time).  Taking part is easy and could prevent fire tragedies in our communities. To…

  • Smoke alarms: Still your best tool for surviving a fire

    Smoke alarms: Still your best tool for surviving a fire

      The sound of a smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Research shows that working smoke alarms cut the chances of dying in a fire nearly in half. But they must be working properly to do so. Data from the Office of the Fire Commissioner show many homes…

  • Keep Cigarette Butts out of Planters

    Keep Cigarette Butts out of Planters

    Homeowner reminded that flower pots are not safe ashtrays The local fire department in an Alberta town was called to the scene of an exterior house fire. A fire had originated in a peat moss-filled flower pot on the backyard deck. A few hours earlier, two residents of the home had extinguished their cigarette butts…

  • Beat the Silent Killer: Carbon monoxide is colourless, odorless and deadly

    Beat the Silent Killer: Carbon monoxide is colourless, odorless and deadly

      Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly. November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month in Alberta. CO is produced when fuels such as propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil or wood do not burn completely in fuel-burning appliances and devices…

  • Fire Prevention Week: Keep your cool when the alarm sounds

    Fire Prevention Week: Keep your cool when the alarm sounds

    Have two ways out Imagine waking up to hear your smoke alarm beeping. You are groggy, confused and scared. This is a time when many people panic and end up making serious – sometimes fatal – mistakes. In fact, according to research from the Office of the Fire Commissioner, how a person reacts in a…

  • Cooking up Fire Safety

    Cooking up Fire Safety

      Albertans are cooking up more than food in their kitchens. Did you know that cooking fires continue to be the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Alberta? Most kitchen fires can be avoided by paying attention when cooking in the kitchen. Follow these safety tips to avoid a kitchen…

  • Warm up to fire safety: Keeping warm and safe this winter

    Warm up to fire safety: Keeping warm and safe this winter

      The cold Alberta winters mean many of us use a number of heat sources to keep our homes comfortable and warm. These include furnaces, portable heaters and wood-burning stoves. While these certainly keep us warm, they also create some fire risks if they aren’t used properly. Here are some tips that will keep you…

  • Fire Prevention Week: Sound the Alarm

    Fire Prevention Week: Sound the Alarm

    Smoke alarms save lives…when they work The sound of a smoke alarm can be a life saver! A smoke alarm gives early warning of smoke or fire danger but is useful only if it is in working condition. Most people who die in fires die from the inhalation of smoke which has toxic gases, and…

  • Fire Myths and Facts: Think you know about house fires? Think again

    Fire Myths and Facts: Think you know about house fires? Think again

      Do you REALLY know fire? Test your house fire facts in this quiz adapted from Kidde Canada and be aware of fire facts, myths and realities to protect the ones you love. Myth: Pets can sense danger and usually escape a fire Reality: Household pets are very vulnerable to fires. Smoke can damage the…