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  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Angel Wings

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Angel Wings

    By Reena Nerbas Chicken Wings Dear Reena, My children love to eat chicken wings. I make them by battering them with flour and spices but, when I deep fry the wings the coating falls off, making a big mess of skinless chicken wings. What am I doing wrong? Thanks, Rorie Dear Rorie, Here is the…

  • Safe Handling and Cooking of Shellfish

    Safe Handling and Cooking of Shellfish

    Shellfish is a nutritious food choice but it must be stored, handled and prepared properly to help prevent food poisoning. Children, pregnant women, seniors and people with compromised immune systems are particularly at risk and should avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish. Food safety tips: Keep raw shellfish separate from other foods in your grocery…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Keeping Mandarin Oranges Fresh

    By Reena Nerbas Grit from Dishwasher Dear Reena, The dishes washed in my 7 year old dishwasher no longer look or feel clean. The machine seems to be working properly but the dishes end up with gritty film on the outside, I end up having to rewash the dishes by hand. Any ideas? Thanks, Seline…

  • CREB® Supports Condominium Property Amendment Act

    CREB® Supports Condominium Property Amendment Act

    New bill is a win for consumers and the real estate industry Calgary, Dec. 11, 2014 – CREB® supports the provincial government in tabling the Condominium Property Amendment Act this week and bringing over 50 amendments for enhanced consumer protection and stronger governance within the condominium industry. In particular, the new Act will regulate a…

  • Housing Market Expected to be Stable in 2015

    Housing Market Expected to be Stable in 2015

    Calgary, Dec. 10, 2014 – While the recent drop in oil prices has caused speculation about implications for the housing sector, stable conditions are expected given current forecasts for employment and migration. “While employment and migration are expected to support housing demand, estimates could change depending on the extent and duration of oil price declines,”…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tip for Freezing Cheese

    By Reena Nerbas Discoloured Leather Furniture Dear Reena, We have two red leather chairs; the one I sit on has a whitish or a discoloration on the area where my head rests. I did try leather cleaner but it started to take the red off and left a rough spot on top of the discolored…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club – Community Gardening

    Millarville Horticulture Club – Community Gardening

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30 pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. For our January 13th meeting Jackie Blight will be speaking on the Black Diamond Community Garden and answering any questions about community gardens.…

  • Alberta’s Forest Industry Applauds Bill to Allow 6 Storey Wood Buildings

    Edmonton – The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) commends Whitecourt-Ste. Anne MLA George VanderBurg for introducing a bill in the Alberta Legislature (Wednesday, Nov 26) that would see 6 storey wood buildings permitted throughout Alberta. The Bill follows a 2015 National Building Code recommendation to allow 6 storey wood buildings and a recent announcement by…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Sharpening the Frost Scraper

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Sharpening the Frost Scraper

    By Reena Nerbas Leftover Lemon Dear Reena, Often a recipe calls for a half teaspoon of lemon zest. The rest of the lemon goes into the garbage. If I was to zest the whole lemon and juice, can lemon zest and lemon juice be frozen? What is the best way to do that? Hi Mary,…

  • Don’t Risk Life and Limb Putting Up Lights, Researchers Warn

    Don’t Risk Life and Limb Putting Up Lights, Researchers Warn

    CALGARY — New research that looks at traumatic injury cases treated at Foothills Medical Centre underscores the need to exercise caution while installing Christmas lights. At least 40 people in Calgary have sustained life-threatening injuries over the last 10 years as a result of falling while installing Christmas lights, according to the study. Two people…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Rust Stains on Countertop

    By Reena Nerbas Rust Stain on Vanity Top Hello Reena, We recently had new sink faucets installed. The previous taps, unbeknownst to us, had corroded and left a very pronounced rust stain on the faux marble countertop. The new faucet base, unfortunately, doesn’t cover this mark. The light beige vanity top is 30 years old.…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: Getting Ready for Christmas

    Millarville Horticulture Club: Getting Ready for Christmas

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. For our December 9 meeting we will be making a porch Christmas decoration with Paul Rishaug. We need to know in advance if you are coming to get materials. There will be a…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Easy Apple Peeling

    By Reena Nerbas Cheesecake Hello Reena, My cheesecake filling will not stick to my homemade graham wafer crust. I do bake the cheesecake but not the crust before filling.  Any solutions? Thank you, Joyce Hi Joyce, Unfortunately you will need to start over. It sounds as though; either too many graham crumbs were added to…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dealing With Stains Left by Coloured Wax and Paint

    By Reena Nerbas Wax Dye on Oak Desk Hello Reena, I own an oak desk, I made the mistake of placing a red candle on top without a holder and after sometime I moved it only to find that the wax of the candle left a red ring on the wood that I can’t seem…

  • AMA: Fall Flavours for Food Lovers

    AMA: Fall Flavours for Food Lovers

    By Alecia Langlois Fall is one of the most enchanting times of the year. The leaves transform from lime and forest green into beautiful shades of vermillion, golden amber and burnt orange. Fashion changes from shorts and sandals to knitted scarves and boots. Even cuisine takes a journey from fresh salads and crisp fruits to full…