Farm Life & Production Tips

ALBERTA SPCA RELEASE

February 9, 2009

The frigid temperatures of Alberta winters can be dangerous for your pet. The best place for your pet is inside, except when it is taken outside for exercise or is a breed of dog capable of surviving outdoor weather. Even long-haired dogs that are accustomed to being outside need extra precautions when the temperature plummets. […] Read more

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Using up stored squash

By Albert Parsons February 9, 2009

Squash are prolific plants and supply much produce and the quandary becomes how to use all that we have in storage. I’m often surprised at how many people do not grow or eat squash, and if offered one, reply, “What will I do with it? We have no such problem in our house. We love […] Read more

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Go On A Potato Adventure

February 9, 2009

I always enjoy looking at the advertisements throughout Grainews. They provide information and bring to mind the days when I would read or ad lib commercials — live on the air — without any bells, jingles, whistles or other attention grabbers. Or I’d MC a studio broadcast with Bev Munro and the Pembina Valley Boys, […] Read more

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Make A Covered Basket For Sewing Supplies – for Feb. 9, 2009

By Eva Krawchuk February 9, 2009

A useful accessory for a small basket is a cover complete with pockets — a very handy little item for your sewing room. MATERIALS: Small piece of heavyweight fabric such as denim or twill Bias tape Sturdy wicker or plastic basket DIRECTIONS: Measure circumference of top and bottom of basket. Cut one piece of fabric […] Read more

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Ponzi schemes and other scams are all too common. Be on your guard, and stay away from deals that are too good to be true

By Andrew Allentuck February 9, 2009

We have not heard the last of this (Madoff) tragedy, but the lesson — beware tales of the fabulous — needs to be told, even shouted. The investing world is mesmerized by the story of Bernard Madoff, the New York financial whiz who, as his name suggests, made off with what is reported to be […] Read more

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Economic indicators suggest that oil prices will move up again through 2009. One way to offset the rise in diesel for your farm is to buy oil company stocks

By Andy Sirski February 9, 2009

You’re telling me you can’t borrow another 100 grand to help you pay the fuel bill? Or cut 100 grand worth of other costs so you save money to buy shares in an oil company? As you know, at just over $40 a barrel (January 22) the price of oil was down over 100 bucks […] Read more

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Farm Life

ALBERTA SPCA RELEASE

Using up stored squash

Go On A Potato Adventure

Make A Covered Basket For Sewing Supplies – for Feb. 9, 2009

Ponzi schemes and other scams are all too common. Be on your guard, and stay away from deals that are too good to be true

Economic indicators suggest that oil prices will move up again through 2009. One way to offset the rise in diesel for your farm is to buy oil company stocks

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