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Town of Okotoks Residential Water Conservation Rebate Program

The Town of Okotoks is once again encouraging water conservation by providing residents with a municipal rebate beginning May 1, 2015. Reducing water consumption is critical for Okotoks, as watering demand peaks during the summer months when the Sheep River aquifer provides the least water resources. Rebates on approved water conservation purchases are available for Town of…

May 1, 2015
Grow Your Own Summer Salad

The only thing better than a homemade meal is a homegrown meal – and creating fresh and delicious salads using vegetables, fruits, and herbs grown in your own backyard is about as fresh as it gets when it comes to summer dining. “Self-contained salad bowls are a great way to start growing your own produce,”…

April 30, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Secrets of the Grocery Store

By Reena Nerbas Grocery Store Secrets That You Need To Know 1. Fresh fruits and colourful veggies are placed at the front of the store. Studies show that when consumers fill their carts with healthy goodness, they feel less guilty about purchasing pre-packaged, less healthy food. 2. Fresh vegetables are sprayed with water to…

April 27, 2015
Diamond Valley Community Garden Has Plots Available

The Diamond Valley Community Garden is run by local volunteers and is a sub-committee of the Town of Black Diamond Parks & Recreation Board. Gardeners come together each year to learn more about healthy gardening and to share their insight with others. Registration Forms for the 2015 season can be downloaded here, and your fees…

April 25, 2015
Millarville Horticulture Club: Potluck and Perennials

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. May 12th is our spring potluck at 6:30pm; bring your favourite dish. We are lucky to have Janet Melrose visiting to talk about perennial…

April 25, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Serving Fruit

By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Glue off Cement Hi Reena, When I bought my house, there was a large green mat glued to the concrete porch. The mat recently ripped and had to be torn off, as it became a hazard. Now hard glue (maybe cement glue) remains. How can I get this off so the cement…

April 20, 2015
Mother’s Day Kitchen Traditions

MISSION, KS—(Marketwired – Apr 15, 2015) – (Family Features) There’s no better place than the kitchen to honor your special bond with a woman who has taught you all you know about cooking and baking. Whether she’s your mom, or a woman who has been like a mom in your life, Mother’s Day is the…

April 16, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Spring Cleaning

By Reena Nerbas Chemical Sensitivity Dear Reena, I have a disorder called ‘Chemical Sensitivity’, which is sensitivity to a huge array of products. So I buy a lot of less toxic products such as; vinegar and baking soda but I tend to react to those as well. I would like to remove the spots on…

April 13, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dealing with Silverfish

By Reena Nerbas Bitter Cukes Dear Reena, As gardening season arrives, I am thinking about planting cucumbers. The problem is that garden cucumbers always taste bitter. Do you have any solutions to get rid of the bitter flavor? Thanks, Pearl Dear Pearl, This old trick works on bitter garden and store bought cucumbers. Cut the…

April 6, 2015
Ginni’s Kitchen is Opening a Cooking School in Black Diamond

Ginni is opening the first Cooking School in Black Diamond after successfully running cooking classes there since opening Ginni’s Kitchen in October 2014. The Ginni’s Cooking School will be offering a wide variety of cooking classes for kids and adults, from ages 3 and up including fun Cooking Birthday parties, Corporate events and specialized…

April 6, 2015
Millarville Horticultural Club 2015 Junior Program

Do your children like to play in the dirt? Have they ever wanted to grow their own vegetables or flowers? Please join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00pm in the Learning Commons to find out more about a program geared for junior gardeners. • Information on garden location, soil, plant care, harvest • If you…

April 2, 2015
RCMP NWT – Safety and Security Awareness for the Upcoming Morel Mushroom Harvesting Season

Yellowknife NT– In the Northwest Territories, a significant harvest season of morel mushrooms is anticipated in the areas left burned by the forest fires of 2014. Mushroom harvesters, both local people and those who travel to the territory for the season, are expected to begin picking in mid-May. The Northwest Territories RCMP would like to…

April 1, 2015
“Easterriffic” DIY Décor Ideas

The tulips are blooming, the days are getting longer, and the Easter holidays are just around the corner. Time to banish those winter blues and add festive, Easter-themed touches here, there, and everywhere—just in time for celebrations with family and friends. “Whether you’re hosting a brunch, lunch, dinner party, or egg hunt, Easter is a…

March 31, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Food Group

By Reena Nerbas Caring for a Glass Table Hello Reena, I was brave and ordered a glass kitchen table. It will be delivered soon; I am now having second thoughts. Do you have any advice on how to take care of a glass table? We will be using it as our everyday table, not…

March 30, 2015
How to Turn Your Garden Into a Peaceful, Eco-Friendly Refuge

By James Richings Life is stressful enough without looking outside to your garden and witnessing a messy and wild patch of land. Keeping it trim and tidy means you have a perfect place to go and relax during a nice summers evening. This doesn’t mean you have to spend thousands and thousands of pounds creating the…

March 28, 2015