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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Smart Autumn Decor Ideas
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Smart Autumn Décor Ideas That You Will Fall For! Here’s a theme that couldn’t be simpler. You can decorate just by taking a walk in your own backyard. Create a colorful design using sunflowers, cattails, and wheat shafts. Arrange them in a big vase in the center of the dining room table. Place autumn…
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Design Your Dream Autumn Garden
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Why not celebrate the start of fall with glorious colours, shapes, and textures of the autumn harvest? With just the right flowers you can achieve it in your own garden. Sonia Palermo is a senior director in the floral and garden division at Loblaw Companies Limited. With eight years of experience in this field,…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning an Older Oven Without Harsh Chemicals
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Healthy Habits for Fall Cleaning
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Spring cleaning gets all the attention, but fall is the perfect time to get the outside of your house ready to guard against cold temperatures and the inside of your house set up to begin the hibernation process that winter often brings for many Canadians. Not sure how to get started? Here are the…
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Remind me again: Who wants GMO labeling?
Science surrendering to superstition, pro-GMO activist argues By Mischa Popoff Organic activists claim 92% of consumers want genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) labeled. It turns out the overwhelming majority of consumers support the status quo when you don’t ask a misleading question like, “Do want toxic pesticides genetically spliced into your food?” But still, activists insist that…
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Millarville Horticulture Club News
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Every second Tuesday of the month(Sept to May) a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. Our first speaker of the year is Pam Vipond and she will be speaking on edible flowers. This is on October 14 at 7:30. November 11 has Suzanne Maidment speaking on blue birds Also please remember…
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Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales is Coming Soon
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Our annual Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales will be taking place on Saturday, September 27th this year. If you haven’t registered your sale yet, please go to: https://gatewaygazette.ca/pogs/add-listings/ and add your address for FREE. We also have a free Tool Kit that you can download at this link: Parade of Garage Sales Tool…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: New Use for Old Newspaper
By Reena Nerbas General Purpose DeGreaser Hi Reena, Can you recommend a non-rinse, general purpose kitchen degreasing spray for the bathroom and kitchen counter tops, stove and cupboards? Thanks so much, Cindy Dear Cindy, Here is a wild homemade cleaning spray, great for counters, stoves and bathrooms. Into a 4-cup spray bottle combine: One tsp.…
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Proposed Changes will Improve Secondary Suites
High River, AB: The Town of High River is considering a new, more streamlined approach to secondary suite applications in the R-1 Districts of High River in response to an increased interest in developing rental accommodations. These are neighbourhoods characterized by single detached homes. “Developing a secondary suite, or rental unit, has grown in popularity…
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Be Chic and Crafty with Thanksgiving Dessert in a Jar
Add just the right amount of country charm to your Thanksgiving with these decadent dark chocolate cakes served in Mason jars. They taste just as good as they look, and can also be offered as festive gifts for your family and friends. Dark Chocolate Mint Mason Jar Cakes Servings: 12 Ingredients: 12 half pint, wide…
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The Museum Of The Highwood Announces Home Again: The High River Historic Homes Tour 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See what eight High River historic homes (and a church) look like from the inside out! The Museum of the Highwood is delighted to present its eighth Historic Homes Tour. This year is more significant than ever. Several of the featured structures sustained extensive damage in…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Readers’ Solutions
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Medicine Hat News: Builder so confident in flood-proof home, he’s moving in
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High River’s Renew Committee and NGOs Ready to Assist
High River’s Renew Committee and its four Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) – Samaritan’s Purse, Mennonite Disaster Service, Habitat for Humanity and World Renew are encouraging High River residents to seek their assistance. The flood-relief agencies have completed 143 jobs to-date. Some jobs were small – such as wall studding, insulating, installing vapor barriers, dry-walling, mudding, taping,…
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Provincial boost for recovery of flood-damaged heritage sites
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Owners of heritage properties damaged during the June 2013 flooding are getting a boost from the province with grants to help preserve these historic sites. “Albertans take immense pride in the rich history of this province and in the historic buildings and sites that bring that history to life. The work to recover from the…
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