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After moving from the farm it was no longer possible to have a huge garden

By Naden Hewko April 5, 2010

Living on the farm for over 50 years I was accustomed to growing a very large garden. Our decision to move surprised everyone as we enjoyed our yard and garden but suddenly it became too large for us to manage. While house hunting we looked for a bungalow for easy accessibility for seniors and a […] Read more

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A simple, uncluttered space can have a calming effect

By Connie Oliver April 5, 2010

Just because a room doesn’t have vivid focal points doesn’t necessarily mean that the space is without interest or character. Sometimes we need to get back to basics and home is a good place to begin the process. The photo shows the calming attributes of a monochromatic, simple space. There are no colours, patterns or […] Read more

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Yes there really will be hot weather coming so be prepared

By Reena Nerbas April 5, 2010

The main purpose of an air conditioner is to remove heat from the air and recycle cooler air back into the house. This in turn cools the house down. Air conditioners do more to a home environment than just lower the temperature. Air conditioning can also have a profound impact on the quality of air […] Read more

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Check Out These Garden Centres For Prairie-Hardy Stock

By Ted Meseyton April 5, 2010

Sue Armstrong Love Hearing From You Do you have a story about a farm-or home-based business? How about some household management tips? Does someone in the family have a special-diet need? Share some of your recipes and some meal ideas. Send them to FarmLife, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0H1. Phone 1-800-665-0502 or email […] Read more

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Calculating Debt Coverage

By Andrew Deruyck April 5, 2010

In January, the local banker Hans Immapocket asked many of our clients in the Grainews community for an updated net worth statement and income tax or financial statements in order to renew the operating line of credit for the next year. We do not want our clients to simply provide the bank with a number […] Read more

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How To Pace Inflation

By Andrew Allentuck April 5, 2010

In the business of keeping up with inflation, there is nothing simpler nor more guaranteed to work than a Government of Canada Real Return Bonds (RRBs). They have been in use for several decades and, though complex in their operation, they do the single job of making sure what they pay and what they are […] Read more

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What Is Your Competitive Advantage?

By Andy Sirski April 5, 2010

I’m not saying sell out and quit raising cattle or growing grain. I am saying learn a new skill that can work for you for many years to come Want Help? Grainews is looking for farmers with troublesome financial questions. We will protect your privacy. We insist on examining real situations, but we DO NOT […] Read more

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Blaine Lake man receives plaque and ATV

By Vivian Nemish April 5, 2010

Carl Riben of Blaine Lake was recognized as Canadian Operator of the Year by AGCO at the Canadian Association of Agri Retailers (CAAR) Convention and Trade Show in Regina in February. Riben began his crop-spraying career as an aerial applicator in 1996. The purchase of an agricultural aircraft provided Riben with an opportunity to apply […] Read more

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Try using onion skins, cabbage or spinach

By Debbie Chikousky March 22, 2010

There is the commercial side of Easter we all know about — the chocolate eggs and Easter Bunny. But for our family the celebration of Easter is centred on the Christian meaning of the holiday. It is a time to reflect on the sacrifice Christ made and we try and keep that theme in the […] Read more

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Entrepreneurial females create products from plants harvested from their organic farm

By Darlene Polachic March 22, 2010

The women like to say the company is owned, operated and managed by all the entrepreneurial female descendants of the original farm family. What many people consider to be nuisance plants, Angela Hoffort and her family are turning into cool cash. Angela and her mother, Lyn Brown, and sister, Carmen Legge, operate Bedard Creek Acres, […] Read more

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After moving from the farm it was no longer possible to have a huge garden

A simple, uncluttered space can have a calming effect

Yes there really will be hot weather coming so be prepared

Check Out These Garden Centres For Prairie-Hardy Stock

Calculating Debt Coverage

How To Pace Inflation

What Is Your Competitive Advantage?

Blaine Lake man receives plaque and ATV

Try using onion skins, cabbage or spinach

Entrepreneurial females create products from plants harvested from their organic farm

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