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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Packing Breakables

By Reena Nerbas Scratched Dishware Dear Reena, I purchased a new set of dishes, only to find there are scratches left from the cutlery after use. This is the second dinnerware set I have had difficulty with, the dishes have both been ivory in color and a matte finish. Is there some kind of…

August 10, 2015
Outside-of-the-Box Look at Affordable Housing?

From shipping containers to crowd funding A continuous decline in affordable housing, along with an increase in the populations who need it, is forcing Calgary agencies to seek creative solutions. “I’m looking for anything that can help us provide housing in a more economical way,” said David Watson, president and CEO of Attainable Homes Calgary, a not-for-profit…

August 6, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Reader Shares the Proper Way to Store Cheese

By Reena Nerbas Stale Cigarette Odors Dear Reena, We recently purchased a 10 year old home, which we love despite the lingering odor of cigarettes from past owners. We have repainted, burned candles, simmered cloves and cinnamon on the stove, etc. but the odor persists. The upstairs floors are wood laminate. The finished basement…

August 3, 2015
Housing Prices to Ease in Second Half, CREB® Forecasts

Calgary – Continued weakness in housing demand will limit downward pressure on supply levels and cause prices to ease in the second half of the year, CREB® said in its 2015 mid-year forecast. Despite this anticipated retraction, Calgary’s benchmark prices are only expected to decline by less than one per cent on an annual…

August 1, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Prevent Bread from Falling

By Reena Nerbas Falling Bread Dear Reena, I have baked my own whole grain bread by hand (not in a bread machine) for over 35 years. About a year and a half ago the bread took on a new twist; in the oven it would crash (fall in the center). I thought it was…

July 27, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Submit-a-Tick ~ Alberta Program Checks Ticks for Lyme Bacteria

As summer gets underway, Albertans are reminded to submit any ticks they find to the Alberta Tick Surveillance Program. The program tests first for the type of tick and then, if necessary, for the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in humans. Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria that is spread through…

July 27, 2015
Turn a Family Favourite Recipe into Canada’s Next Great Donut: Tim Hortons Duelling Donuts Contest

— Eight Canadians will get to pitch their family-recipe-inspired donuts to a celebrity panel of judges featuring deadmau5, Jann Arden and Sophie Tweed-Simmons for a chance to win $10,000 — OAKVILLE, ON – It’s time to dig deep into your family culinary archives! The third annual Tim Hortons Duelling Donuts contest kicked off on June 24th…

July 24, 2015
High River Council Approves Urban Chicken Coops and Beehives

High River, AB: Council has approved in principle a recommendation from administration to permit urban chicken coops and backyard beehives, with restrictions, to be kept within Town limits. At its July 20 meeting, Council directed administration to return to a future meeting with a detailed policy that will outline the conditions permitting chickens and…

July 21, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Invasion of Rabbits

By Reena Nerbas Squeaky Door Hi Reena, Do you have a solution for a bedroom door that squeaks every time we shut it? We used DW-30 on the hinges but that didn’t work. Debbie Dear Reena, Ensure long-lasting silence by tapping the hinge pin out of the hinge and coating the top, bottom and…

July 20, 2015
Pop-up Farmers Markets Return to Your Local Co-op

Supporting local producers and sustainable shopping choices CALGARY /CNW/ – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op”) is proud to support local growers and producers, and is committed to providing members greater access to locally-sourced products. Following the successful launch of their Pop-up Farmers Markets in 2014, Calgary Co-op has announced their return with a schedule…

July 18, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Lawn Care Tips

By Reena Nerbas Cookies Hi Reena, My cookies never turn out. I follow the recipe as written but they either brown too fast or they look green and grey. What am I doing wrong? Marne Dear Marne, Experiment by cutting down on the amount of baking soda in your cookie recipes. Baking soda will…

July 13, 2015
Town of High River Participates in Challenge to Support Food Bank

High River, AB: On Tuesday, employees from the fire department and the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex received a trophy in recognition for winning a staff challenge to help the local Food Bank restock empty shelves. “We learned that the Food Bank was facing a serious shortage of donations and thought this would be a…

July 9, 2015
Seasonal Factors Affecting Electricity Prices

Regulated Rate Option rates will increase over the summer. The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) is advising customers who purchase electricity through the Regulated Rate Option (RRO) that they will see an increase in their bills this summer. While regulated-rate prices have been at record lows, the UCA wants Albertans to know that the RRO has…

July 7, 2015
Town of Turner Valley: Portion of Frontenac/Royal Avenue Boil Water Advisory

There has been a water main break affecting the 200-block of Frontenac Avenue (even numbered houses) and Royal Avenue (odd numbered houses). Residents are being advised by our Water Operators who are going door to door. Administration will also attempt to contact affected residents by telephone. The break has been repaired, however due to the possibility of groundwater contamination…

July 7, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Shake and Bake

By Reena Nerbas Watermarks on Glass Hi Reena, We own a faucet made of glass. After every hand wash a few drops dry off at the bottom of the faucet-surface, where the water runs. Now it has lots of watermarks, I can’t remove. Do you have any suggestion as to how to get this…

July 6, 2015