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  • Millarville Horticulture Club: Don’t Miss the Annual Plant Sale

    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. June 4 is our annual plant sale at the Millarville Race track quonset. 7pm sharp. Locally grown perennials and shrubs grown by our club…

  • From Scissors to Soap

    From Scissors to Soap

    Strange you may ask how a seasoned hair stylist makes the move to soap making? Well, Colin McConnell of Bar 13 Soap Works found it a very natural (no pun intended) step. For years Colin had been researching non-chemical hair products to use in his High River Salon which was the first Organic Salon, partly…

  • Selecting the Right Tree for the Right Location

    Selecting the Right Tree for the Right Location

    This past weekend, our Urban Forestry Lead, Jill-Anne Spence, along with Kath Smyth, from the Calgary Horticultural Society, talked about the importance of tree and shrub selection with Global Calgary. To help you select and plant a healthy tree that is the “right tree for the right location” here are some of the tips they…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Don’t throw chocolate away!

    By: Reena Nerbas Discoloured Chocolate Buds Dear Reena, I made a birthday cake for my daughter. I bought chocolate buds to decorate the top of the cake and when I opened the box, I was disappointed because the chocolate looks grey instead of brown. How can I make the chocolate look good? Are they safe…

  • Fun Coffee Recipes to Enjoy in Summer

    Fun Coffee Recipes to Enjoy in Summer

    There’s something irresistible about a specialty coffee when the sun is shining and you’re lounging on the patio on a lazy summer afternoon, or after dark as you enjoy a campfire under the stars. Here are three fun ways you can transform a specialty coffee into a delectable summer treat. Double vanilla latte float What…

  • Spring Cleaning Made Simple: find the right place for everything – in your house, garage and yard

    Spring Cleaning Made Simple: find the right place for everything – in your house, garage and yard

    Calgary, AB – Spring is a time for Calgarians to tidy up their yards and homes for the new season. All the spring cleaning means there are plenty of unwanted items to get rid of. “Cleaning out the house, garage and yard is a regular spring activity. We want to get Calgarians in the habit…

  • Sure-Fire Tips for a Better Burger

    Sure-Fire Tips for a Better Burger

    There is no doubt that the burger is a crowd pleaser and go-to for many Canadians while on the deck or the dock. When it’s hot outside, your burgers will sizzle with taste with these top tips from chefs at Bick’s. Sizzling and Swift: It’s best to apply high and direct heat to your burger…

  • Information Update – Food Safety and Fiddleheads

    Information Update – Food Safety and Fiddleheads

    OTTAWA/CNW/ – Fiddleheads are a green vegetable that grow along the banks of rivers and streams. They are harvested annually, in the spring, and can be bought at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and grocery stores. Fiddleheads can be eaten safely, but can cause food poisoning if they haven’t been properly cleaned, prepared, cooked, or stored.…

  • Young Patients Reap What Snowbirds Sew

    Young Patients Reap What Snowbirds Sew

    Quilting group delivers winter’s work to Stollery Story by Sharman Hnatiuk Madison Berube has a big decision to make. Among hundreds of colourful handmade quilts displayed at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, she has to decide which one will be hers. More than 400 quilts have been donated to the hospital thanks to an Edmonton-area quilting…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Discoloured Avocados

      By Reena Nerbas Discoloured Avocados Dear Reena, I’ve been buying many avocados lately and find some of them are discolored on the inside (even though they are still firm). Are they still safe to eat? I’ve been throwing them out but at the price I’m paying, I’d rather keep them. Thanks. Irmgard Dear Irmgard,…

  • Okotoks Conservation Educator Program

    Okotoks Conservation Educator Program

      Between the months of May to September, the Town of Okotoks embarks on a campaign of conservation awareness in our community. Five Conservation Educators visit approximately 1,000 households and 100 businesses educating the community on water and energy conservation and waste management. The Educators also attend all summer community events and provide conservation presentations to children at…

  • Breaking the Low Flow Myth: Why You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Pressure With an Eco-Friendly Shower Head

    Breaking the Low Flow Myth: Why You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Pressure With an Eco-Friendly Shower Head

    By Ant Langston When we talk about eco-friendly showers, many people have the idea that they’re expensive to install or that they’re not attractive. Both of these assumptions could not be further from the truth. There are various options for altering your existing shower set-up to make it not only more ecologically friendly but also more impressive…

  • The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric

    The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric

    These memories stay with the children throughout their lives. VANCOUVER, Canada (PRWEB) – When it comes to building parent-child and grandparent-child connections, two activities are integral: reading books and sharing meals. Lucky for everyone, “The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric,” a first-of-its-kind children’s “read and bake” book series launching May 1, 2015 combines both…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Room Freshner

      By Reena Nerbas Frayed Shoe Laces Dear Reena, I brought my son’s soccer cleats out of storage and noticed that the shoelaces are frayed. I can’t feed the laces through the holes, and I don’t have time to search for new laces. Any quick fix ideas? Maddy Dear Maddy, There are a couple of…

  • Spring and Summer Fun Starts in the Backyard

    Spring and Summer Fun Starts in the Backyard

    No matter what the season, Canadians love being outdoors. While Canadians will brave the elements year round, things are made a lot easier during the spring and summer months. The amount of warm weather activities are endless, however for many Canadians the best memories are of time spent with friends and family at the cottage…