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  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Painted Fridge and Painted Carpet

      By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Plastic Storage Containers Dear Reena, My dilemma is sticky residue that has formed on my older brand name plastic containers. Washing in hot, soapy water doesn’t seem to “cut it”. Any solution? Jo-Anne Dear Jo-Anne, I contacted a very popular plastic container manufacturer; they recommend that you wet the containers…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club News: Daylilies and Plant Sale

    Millarville Horticulture Club News: Daylilies and 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. Our May meeting is May 10th at 6:30pm. It is our spring potluck so bring a favorite dish to share. At 7:30pm Carolyn…

  • Acceptable Materials for Automated Waste Collection and Yard Waste Drop-off

    Acceptable Materials for Automated Waste Collection and Yard Waste Drop-off

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town would like to remind all residents that the Solid Waste Management (Garbage) – Bylaw 4211/2008 prohibits the dumping of hazardous waste, toxic chemicals and automotive fluids in all waste collection receptacles. “We have had a few incidents recently where someone has driven up to a receptacle that is not in…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning Gardeners’ Hands

    By Reena Nerbas Painting a Fridge Dear Reena, We own a white refrigerator; it has the “rough” coating on the front with some black marks that have been imbedded into the material. Cleaning doesn’t seem to do the trick; I think I have to paint it. The hardware store wasn’t very helpful and told me…

  • Alberta REALTORS® Support Proposed Legislation to Help Seniors Improve Home Safety and Sustainability

    Alberta REALTORS® Support Proposed Legislation to Help Seniors Improve Home Safety and Sustainability

    Calgary AB – The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) and its 10,000 REALTOR® members across the province are welcoming the provincial government’s introduction of Bill 5: Seniors’ Home Adaptation and Repair Act as a critical step in affording more seniors the opportunity to age within the comfort of their homes. Bill 5, introduced by Minister of…

  • CSA: From the Farm to Your Table

    CSA: From the Farm to Your Table

    Community Supported Agriculture or Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is a community of individuals or families who support a chosen farm and its family. Each individual or family purchases, in advance, a share, called a subscription, of the year’s crop. Thus, the customers become virtual partners or ‘co-producers’ in the farm, sharing risk and reward with…

  • Welcome Free-Range Customers – Be an Open Farm Days host

    Welcome Free-Range Customers – Be an Open Farm Days host

    Farmers and ranchers can help grow their markets by opening their gates and sharing their stories as hosts for Alberta Open Farm Days this summer. Producers and ag-tourism operators can sign-up using the online registration form available at albertafarmdays.ca. The application deadline for host farms is May 31. “Open Farm Days gives visitors from across…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Uses for a Wooden Spoon

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Uses for a Wooden Spoon

      By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Plexiglass Dear Reena, I have a terrible time cleaning the glass on my cabinets. They smear excessively. I think that they are Plexiglass; I really need help! Thank you! Kitty Dear Kitty, Plexiglass is highly susceptible to scratching and permanent etching due to chemicals such as ammonia glass cleaner. Use…

  • Gardeners beware of Black Knot in trees

    Gardeners beware of Black Knot in trees

    Black knot is caused by the fungus Apiosporina Morbosa and is very common in various species of Prunus, which are ornamental and fruit bearing shrubs and trees such as Mayday, Amur Cherry, and Schubert Chokecherry. The Town of High River prunes trees in public areas for Black Knot twice a year. Residents are advised to…

  • Savings Plans Exempt from Housing Eligibility Rules

    Savings Plans Exempt from Housing Eligibility Rules

    Albertans applying for affordable housing will no longer have to declare their disability and education savings plans as part of asset testing rules. Registered Disability Savings Plans or Registered Education Savings Plans will no longer count toward the $7,000 asset limit for affordable housing programs. Some applicants have been denied access to housing support because…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

    By Reena Nerbas Reaching Back Hello Reena, Do you have a solution for how one can apply lotion to one’s back when nobody else is at home? Thank you, Leonore Dear Leonore, The easiest application method for applying lotion to one’s own back is to squirt the lotion onto the back of a wooden spoon.…

  • Three Ways to Grocery Shop Sustainably

    Three Ways to Grocery Shop Sustainably

    Whether it’s recycling, switching to public transit or using energy-efficient lightbulbs, there are always ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But have you ever thought about making your grocery shopping more sustainable? The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) shares how shopping just a little differently can help. Shop organic Organic farming methods are developed proactively…

  • Global Food Waste: The Numbers Behind The Problem

    Global Food Waste: The Numbers Behind The Problem

    When we’re finishing up a delicious home cooked meal, we often take our plates over to the bin and scrape away the leftovers without giving it a moment’s thought. If it’s not enough to warrant another serving, why keep it? This casual disposal of leftover is common throughout the UK and countless other countries, but…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: DASH for High Blood Pressure Relief

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: DASH for High Blood Pressure Relief

    Experts say the DASH diet can help lower your blood pressure. Do you know what the DASH diet is? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Simply stated, hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. This diet differs from most other traditional diets as it does not restrict the quantity of food…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Wonders of Washing Soda

      By Reena Nerbas Potato Chips Dear Reena, I was given several boxes of potato chips from my ex-husband. Other than stuffing my face with them or giving them to friends. What can I use them for and do they ever expire? Do they last longer if you freeze them? Why are potato chip bags…