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Town of Okotoks Asks Residents Please Adhere to Watering Schedule

Thank you to Town residents and businesses for doing your part and adhering to the scheduled watering days and times. The recent heavy rainfall has assisted in returning the water levels in our reservoirs to normal heading into this weekend. While the community did a great job last week, further prolonged periods of hot, dry…

July 3, 2015
Government of Canada Encourages Safe Food Handling During BBQ Season

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reminds Canadians to take a few simple steps to keep healthy With the return of barbecue season and Canada Day at our doorstep, don’t forget about food safety. Safe food handling practices are even more important when it’s hot outside to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading and causing foodborne illness…

July 3, 2015
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Food Smarts

Friends, family, and food play a large role in summer fun. Barbecues, picnics, and family get-togethers can provide us with some great memories. But summer heat can play havoc with some of our food – a delicious steak or burger (or even a cool salad) can be a breeding ground for bacteria. It’s important to…

July 2, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dealing with Tent Caterpillars

By Reena Nerbas Tent Caterpillars Hi Reena, I am checking whether you know if there is a non-toxic way to deal with tent caterpillars, maybe something I can spray to kill them? Thanks, Abe Hi Abe, Tent caterpillars are notorious for stripping a tree in a short amount of time, they eat at incredible…

June 29, 2015
Vulcan Sets a Nutritious Table

Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies gives families a great start Story by Kerri Robins; photo courtesy Glacier Valley Photography Cooking up some health and wellness with its Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program is definitely and deliciously on the menu for the Vulcan Community Health Centre. Local mother Kerri Rombough readily admits she’s picked up a thing…

June 29, 2015
Town Receives Funding for Two New Community Gardens

High River, AB: Council has directed administration to form a Community Garden Ad Hoc Committee consisting of members of the public to oversee the creation of two new community gardens. This decision to support the formation of a committee comes after significant public interest and funding support from TD Bank’s Friends of the Environment…

June 26, 2015
Huffington Post: G-KUP, Vancouver Company Patents 1st Compostable Coffee Pod

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June 24, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dealing with Wasps Safely

By Reena Nerbas Shopping Cart Cleaner Dear Reena, Do you know of a cleaner that I can make myself and carry in my purse to clean the handle of grocery store shopping carts? Thanks, Marie Dear Marie, An easy solution is to carry baby wipes in your bag to clean cart handles. The following…

June 22, 2015
Edmonton Gears Up to “Meat Up” for the second annual PORKAPALOOZA BBQ Festival

Edmonton, AB – Edmontonians love their BBQ! It’s why the inaugural Porkapalooza BBQ Festival was a sizzling success and why Alberta Pork is doing it again this Father’s Day weekend! “We thought we’d get 10,000 people last year but 25,000 showed up, over double our expected numbers,” said Karen Gurba, marketing manager for Alberta…

June 18, 2015
Council to Discuss ‘the Birds and the Bees’ at Upcoming Meeting

High River, AB: Council will consider a delegation regarding the possibility of permitting urban chicken coops and backyard beehives within town limits at its June 22 meeting. The current Animal Control Bylaw 4247/2009 would permit chicken coops and/or beehives only with the permission of the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer. “A brief survey has been…

June 18, 2015
Owners Reminded to Maintain their Properties in High River

High River, AB: Property owners are being reminded of their responsibilities to complete regular maintenance, such as cutting grass and trimming hedges. “There are areas in town where the house has been demolished and the lot is empty,” explained Patrick Webb, protective services advisor “ The owner is still required to keep the lot…

June 17, 2015
Millarville School Permaculture Project

I can’t believe how much has changed! We’ve had 3 permablitzes (1 full Saturday, and 2 after school sessions) and have done a tonne of work! Thank you to the crew of committed helpers who have been there ready and willing to get dirty! A garden workshop for newspaper sheet mulching and the final…

June 17, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Potato Chips, Corn on the Cob and Ice Cream

By Reena Nerbas Pink Anti-Freeze Stain Hi Reena, My sister has a mobile home in the country that she uses only in the summer time. The pink plumbing anti-freeze has left a stain in her toilet. She has tried bleach and Mr. Clean to remove the stain but has not succeeded. Vivian Hi Vivian, To…

June 15, 2015
Town of Okotoks Secures Favourable Bulk Electricity Rate

The Town of Okotoks recently conducted a competitive bid process for Okotoks future electricity needs with six pre-qualified suppliers and ended up securing an electricity rate below current wholesale prices. Alberta Municipal Services Corporation, the current supplier for the Town, submitted the winning bid which begins in 2018. This will save The Town of Okotoks…

June 14, 2015
Longview Looking Lovely

Longview has some gardening angels that keep the Village looking wonderful!

June 13, 2015