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Egg-Stra Special Art

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The egg is one of the symbols that represent spring and the continued cycle of life. Egg-stra Special Art incorporates eggshells and a graphic image to create a work of art. It will require some preparation but the benefits that come from finding the perfect image, mixing the colours to dye the shells and setting […] Read more
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Make A Special-Occasion Purse

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After making our daughter’s graduation dress, I decided to sew a co-ordinating drawstring purse. Since I didn’t have a pattern I decided to create one — something practical, simple and very pretty. The pattern consists of two pieces: one 6-inch-diameter circle for the floor and a rectangle measuring 12-1/2 inches across and 11-1/2 inches high […] Read more
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Apples Really Are A Healthy Snack So Why Not Grow Your Own

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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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Don’t Forget Your Four-Legged Friends

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These doggie cookies maintain a softer texture than packaged treats. Our dog Tucker loves them all year round. HOMEMADE DOGGIE EASTER COOKIES 3 + 1 c. biscuit mix 1/3 c. cornmeal 1/3 c. ground flax 1 tbsp. dried parsley 1/3 c. powdered milk 2 tsp. chicken bouillon powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder […] Read more
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Make Easter Feasting Safe

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Golden baked hams and pastel-coloured eggs are the quintessential Easter foods. To be sure they are as good to eat as they are to look at, follow these safe food-handling and preparation tips. Eggs not only make a beautiful centrepiece, but are used in many cooked dishes such as stuffed eggs and custard-based desserts. “Raw […] Read more
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Make Some Easter Chick Rolls

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These rolls are sure to add a special touch to the Easter dinner table. 1 envelope active dry yeast 1/2 c. very warm water 1 tsp. sugar. Dissolve sugar in warm water, sprinkle yeast over water, let stand for 10 minutes. 1-1/2 c. warm water 1/3 c. cooking oil 1/2 c. white sugar 2 eggs […] Read more
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Petrofka Bridge Orchard — A Family Business

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The University of Saskatchewan began breeding apples and crabapples decades ago, and has since included farmers throughout the province to assist with the fieldwork. These farmers have become interested in growing apples in test plots while establishing an orchard at the same time. Mike and Anne Noel reside on and operate Petrofka Bridge Orchard, a […] Read more
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Focal Points And Decorating Dilemmas

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I want to address some common decorating problems that many may have to deal with at one time or another. From awkward, narrow spaces to cavernous, wide-open plans, here are some simple ways to combat common decorating dilemmas. There is a very distinct focal point in the living room photo. A strong punch of colour […] Read more
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The Magnificent Betula

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We all have personal associations with many things. A time-honoured recipe or indoor plant handed down from one generation to the next. The lasting friendship and faithfulness of a dog or appreciation of a favourite tree. Today, I’m devoting most of my words on this Grainews page to Betula, or the birch tree family. I […] Read more
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Why Did Your Interest Rate Rise?

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Imagine a situation where your bank or credit union wants to raise the interest rate on your operating line this year. For some it won’t take much imagining because it already happened recently or in years past. If your interest rate has been the same “Prime plus 1” or something similar for the past several […] Read more

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