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Tips For Maintaining The House Exterior

By Reena Nerbas March 23, 2009

1 When caring for a brick exterior keep it clean. Mould can permanently change the surface colour of brick over time. Use a stiff (not wire) brush. Apply TSP (trisodium phosphate) according to the directions on the box. 2 If efflorescence (white salt residue) is present, scrub it with a brush. Do not use liquid […] Read more

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Travel The Cowboy Trail This Summer

By Vivian Barman March 23, 2009

Picture a herd of bawling cattle, together with cowboys on horses keeping the herd together, and starting on the way to pasture. Highway 22 harks back to the days when the road carried herds of cattle as they were trailed to the summer pasture of Waldron Ranch in Alberta. Picture a herd of bawling cattle, […] Read more

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How About Carrots For Dessert?

By Patricia Futros March 23, 2009

Colourful and crunchy carrots are pleasing to the eye and appetite. With their vibrant orange hue and subtle sweetness, they are perfect in many recipes. CARROT-ZUCCHINI SQUARES 1-1/2 c. flour 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1-1/2 c. shredded raw carrots 1 […] Read more

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Liven Up Those Potatoes

By Joan Airey March 23, 2009

This time of year I still have a large supply of potatoes and I am always looking for new recipes. Try out the following if you too, are looking for a change. I taught creative cooking to a group of 4-H’ers. We made the Lemon Roasted Greek Potatoes and they were a hit. COWBOY FRIES […] Read more

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When the economy is down, pick yourself up with a garden. It’s good for the soul, and growing your own food can save you money

By Ted Meseyton March 23, 2009

Food prices are rising across our nation. Here’s the one that stalls inflation. Take up gardening! Just like the tallest sunflower, the biggest tomato, the grandest corn stalk and the most impressive carrots you ever grew, or the highest beanstalk that Jack ever climbed, gardening has taken on a brand new dimension. March 27 has […] Read more

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Book value relates to assets divided by the number of shares. Well-managed companies with low stock-to-book-value prices could be good buys

By Andy Sirski March 23, 2009

The stock market in general has dropped about 54 per cent from its high in October 2007. From what I hear, beef cows have dropped from $1,200 before BSE to around $600 now, which is 50 per cent. And canola has dropped from $17 to under $10, or down 42 per cent. Money in circulation […] Read more

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At current stock values, the 20-year return from the stock market is pretty dismal. Long-term bonds currently offer better returns and safety

By Andrew Allentuck March 23, 2009

As I write this column, the Down Jones Industrial Average has hit its lowest level in a dozen years. The Toronto Stock Exchange is off 450 points on the day. European and Asian markets have fallen badly. Gold is off one per cent and oil is down 10 per cent on the day and the […] Read more

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Bad news for some bonds has dragged down Maples and other bond sectors

By Andrew Allentuck March 9, 2009

This is a story of bonds that get tainted by association or that just lose their lustre. Investors holding them have to accept paper losses or sell them, usually on unfavourable terms. The bad news is that it can happen to most kinds of bonds. The good news is that there are a few classes […] Read more

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Doing Winter Chores The Old-Fashioned Way

By Edna Manning March 9, 2009

About 10 years ago Judd and Jane Wright converted the majority of their grainland near Asquith, Saskatchewan into pasture. It’s a decision they haven’t regretted. With the high input costs associated with grain farming, Judd, who farms with his son Neil, was finding they were getting very little return for their efforts. Today, the couple […] Read more

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Garden Glory And Pyramid Power

By Darlene Polachic March 9, 2009

The farmyard of Sylvie Francoeur and her husband Cliff Shockey near Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, is one of artistic impact and creative innovation. Take the gateway to the houseyard, for instance. Entrance is through a gigantic old steam engine wheel that Cliff sank into the ground a couple of feet. After Sylvie’s attempts to grow hops over […] Read more

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Tips For Maintaining The House Exterior

Travel The Cowboy Trail This Summer

How About Carrots For Dessert?

Liven Up Those Potatoes

When the economy is down, pick yourself up with a garden. It’s good for the soul, and growing your own food can save you money

Book value relates to assets divided by the number of shares. Well-managed companies with low stock-to-book-value prices could be good buys

At current stock values, the 20-year return from the stock market is pretty dismal. Long-term bonds currently offer better returns and safety

Bad news for some bonds has dragged down Maples and other bond sectors

Doing Winter Chores The Old-Fashioned Way

Garden Glory And Pyramid Power

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