Home & Garden 2011

exhibition park 3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4R3 Phone: 403.328.4491 Fax: 403.320.8139 exhibitionpark.ca

Exhibition Park ~ Lethbridge

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exhibitionpark.ca March 16 ~ Wednesday ~ Noon to 9 pm March 17 ~ Thursday ~ Noon to 9 pm March 18 ~ Friday ~ Noon to 9 pm March 19 ~ Saturday ~ 10 am to 5 pm Admission: $5 per person Children under 10 FREE courtesy of Parking: $2 per vehicle Presented in Partnership with:

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NEW Prefinished Entry System Painting • Fiberglass • Staining 1504 – 12th Street, Coaldale, Alberta T1H 1M3 P: 403-345-4401 • F: 403-345-4406 www.bethelwindows.ca See Us at the Home & Garden Show ~ Booths #9, #429 & #436

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2011 Home & Garden Show Index Home Builders’ Pavilion Activities .......5 Bathroom Tips ....................................6

See our full page ad on page 7 for a map of our exact location.

Exhibitor Listing..................................11 Exhibitor Map ....................................12 Exhibitor Listing .................................14 Hardwood Floors...............................17 Easy Decorating Tips.........................18 Instant Decorating Tips .....................20

Exhibition Park Welcome to Home & Garden 2011!

Lethbridge is proud to host one of the largest and leading Home and Garden Shows in Western Canada. Exhibition Park and the Lethbridge Region of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association would like to thank the exhibitors, volunteers and staff for their efforts in making this another sold out event.

New this year is the expansion of the landscapers’ displays throughout the different areas of the show. Also in this year’s show you will be able to understand the value of connecting to the exhibitors as they will provide you with information on all of your needs for renovations, décor, landscaping, and so much more. There is information available on virtually every aspect of your home and yard.

We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy the events and activities available at this year’s show.

Patty Vadnais Executive Officer CHBA-Lethbridge Region

Rudy Friesen General Manager Exhibition Park

You’ll love how we do business.

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Home builders’ PAVILION – Heritage hall WEDNESDAY MARCH 16, 2011

THURSDAY MARCH 17, 2011

FRIDAY MARCH 18, 2011

SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2011

SOUTH AB. Landscaping

Plumbing Basics

Plumbing Basics

Design Solutions

presented by

presented by

presented by

Earthlings Inc. A Landscaping Company – 12:15 pm

Girls with Tools – 12:15 pm

Girls with Tools – 12:15 pm

Freddie’s Paint – 11:00 am

CHBA-LR and YWCA pair up to share plumbing basics with the help of Rick Neudorf.

CHBA-LR and YWCA pair up to share plumbing basics with the help of Rick Neudorf.

Kirsten Hironaka discusses xeriscaping, potting and other landscaping tips specific to our unique climate.

Come learn the latest trends & design solutions from some of the hottest interior designers in the city, Deanna Heckley & Jodi Evenson.

live Cooking demos

live Cooking demos

on the

on the

presented by

PRUNING 101

Cooking Stage – 2:00 pm

presented by

Coaldale Nurseries – 1:00 pm

Hosted by

Come learn from veteran Hans Kuperus about the basics of pruning & what you should & should not do.

PRUNING 101 Coaldale Nurseries – 4:00 pm

on the

Come learn from veteran Hans Kuperus about the basics of pruning & what you should & should not do.

Cooking Stage – 2:00 pm

live Cooking demos

Cooking Stage – 2:00 pm

Join Kees Beek as he shares out to highlight your outdoor space with effective lighting.

Hosted by

Outdoor Lighting presented by

Burnco – 3:00 pm

SOUTH AB. Landscaping presented by

Earthlings Inc. A Landscaping Company – 1:00 pm

Join Kees Beek as he shares out to highlight your outdoor space with effective lighting.

Kirsten Hironaka discusses xeriscaping, potting and other landscaping tips specific to our unique climate.

Design Solutions

live Cooking demos

presented by

on the

on the

Hosted by

presented by

Burnco – Noon

presented by

live Cooking demos

Outdoor Lighting

Freddie’s Paint – 4:00 pm Cooking Stage – 5:00 pm

live Cooking demos

Come learn the latest trends & design solutions from some of the hottest interior designers in the city, Deanna Heckley & Jodi Evenson.

Cooking Stage – 2:00 pm

SOUTH AB. Landscaping

live Cooking demos

PRUNING 101

presented by

on the

Hosted by

on the

Cooking Stage – 5:00 pm

Earthlings Inc. A Landscaping Company – 7:00 pm

Hosted by

Demos and topics are subject to change.

Kirsten Hironaka discusses xeriscaping, potting and other landscaping tips specific to our unique climate.

Hosted by

presented by

Coaldale Nurseries – 3:00 pm Cooking Stage – 5:00 pm

Come learn from veteran Hans Kuperus about the basics of pruning & what you should & should not do.

Hosted by

live Cooking demos PRUNING 101 Visit us at www.chbalethbridge.com

on the

presented by

Coaldale Nurseries – 8:00 pm Come learn from veteran Hans Kuperus about the basics of pruning & what you should & should not do.

Cooking Stage – 4:00 pm Hosted by

CHBA– Lethbridge Is Building a Playhouse Day 1- Build floor, stand walls and complete roof Day 2 - Exterior finish, interior finish (panel and trim), shingles Day 3 - Cabinet installation and wrap-up.

This playhouse will be raffled off on Monday, March 7.

Tickets $10 ~ Purchase at both indoor and outdoor demos and the CHBA-LR booth.

Supported in part by Galko Homes & Zero Gravity Crane.

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Heighten your bathroom’s sophistication and style (NC)—Building on its leadership in innovation, Saniflo Canada is pleased to introduce Sanistar. The Sanistar model is fully equipped to add sophistication and style to any renovation. Inspired by the newest European design in bathroom appliances, Sanistar is a unique wall–hung toilet that relies on the latest leading edge technology.

tank as the flushing mechanism is built–in and is fully electric. Once the cycle has been completed, it will be refilled with clean water after the bowl has been emptied. The unit comes complete with a wall bracket system, which can be mounted inside the wall and adjusted to the height that is most comfortable for the user.

“Sanistar is the answer to any home renovation project looking to add style with sustainability,” says Daniel Cayer, national sales manager at Saniflo Canada. “The system is designed to save space and water and can be mounted on a reinforced wall. It does not depend on gravity and is a practical aesthetic–enhancing solution for any space with a corresponding hand basin.

The Sanistar model is exclusive to Saniflo and a key feature among the comprehensive options in our line of macerating and gray water pumping systems.”

Why maceration? Macerating technology is a cost–effective, easy–to–install solution for both residential and commercial bathroom applications. The systems use a fast– rotating blade to liquefy waste and toilet paper in the flush water, which is then discharged under pressure through small–bore piping to a drainage line or soil stack.

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charge piping can easily be installed and concealed inside existing walls. Saniflo's “up–flush” technology permits home or building owners to create a new bathroom wherever it is most convenient: in a basement, attic, garage, under the stairs or inSaniflo macerating toilet systems can be in- side a newly remodelled space. stalled on top of any finished floor eliminating the need for excavation of the More information on these toilet systems is existing floor or building a raised floor to available online at www.saniflo.ca or toll– install a drain line, as required by systems free at 1–800–363–5874. www.newscanada.com The new Sanistar has no external water using a sewage ejector. The small–bore dis-

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Present

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5 STAR EXHIBITOR AWARDS

Each day 5 Home & Garden Exhibitors will be selected as Exhibitor “Stars!”

Visit them at the Home & Garden Show!

They will have a Ribbon display as a 5 Star Exhibitor.

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2011 Home & Garden Show Exhibitor Listing 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union Ltd..............................................................341 4 Seasons Home Comfort Inc .........................................................................212, 213 4 Seasons Sunrooms...................................................................................................258 519080 Alberta Ltd/ All-tra Battery...............................................................432, 433 650858 Alberta Ltd- Certa Pro Painters......................................................................8 A.E. Cross Studio ...........................................................................................................423 A-1 Marketing ................................................................................................................439 A-1 Orthotics ..................................................................................................................392 Adept Concrete Coatings Ltd/ Adept Concrete Engraving .....................326, 327 Advantage Orthotics.....................................................................................................418 Aerus Electrolux ............................................................................................................499 Airtech Heating and Air Conditioning................................................................59, 63 Alberta Health Services-Cancer Screening Programs .......................................710 Alberta Transportation.................................................................................................378 All About Bling ..........................................................................................................81, 82 All Weather Windows .....................................................................455, 456, 469, 470 Allroof Roofing Inc ...................................................................................................21, 22 Allstate Insurance..........................................................................................................274 AMA Financial.................................................................................................................478 Amron Construction.....................................................................................................419 Amsoil (Ardri MCI)........................................................................................................268 Anna Banana/White Barn and Company ..........................................331, 332, 333 AR Wright Construction.....................................................................................264, 265 ATCO Gas .........................................................................................................................497 ATCO Gas (ATCO Energysense Dept) ......................................................................709 Avon Canada ..................................................................................................................412 Axis Mortgage Inc .........................................................................................................301 AXS Images .................................................................................................338, 339, 340 Basement Systems Calgary........................................................................................235 Bath Fitter .........................................................................................................98, 99, 100 Battery Direct .......................................................................................................449, 450 BC Enterprises................................................................................................................700 Beachcomber Hot Tubs, Pool, and Patio ...................................................................... .....................................................................101A 101, 102, 103, 116, 117, 118, 119A Beaver Plastics Logix ICF ..................................................................................425, 440 Beijing Treasures ...........................................................................................................350 Bella Décor .....................................................................................................................500 Besooyen Contracting Inc ..........................................................................................207 Bethel Windows and Doors............................................................................................9 Blue Trail RV Park..........................................................................................................349 BMO Mortgage Specialist Team ...............................................................................457 BR Custom Furniture ...................................................................................................325 Bridge City Chrysler ....................................................................45, 46, 47, 48, 56, 57 Bridge Vaccum Cleaning Supplies .......................................................73, 94, 95, 96 Budget Blinds Lethbridge...........................................................................................310 Builders Channel Inc..........................................................................................328, 343 CADO Developments Inc..................................................................................270, 271 Calaway Park, Zoo, Sheraton Cavalier.......................................................................10 Cam Air Refrigeration Heating Ltd .................................................................413, 414 Canada Revenue Agency............................................................................................458 Canadian Blood Services............................................................................................314 Canadian Security Systems Ltd.................................................................................112 Canadian Tire .................................................................104, 105, 106, 113, 114, 115 Canastone Contracting Ltd ........................................................................................443 CANPRO Ltd ...................................................................................................................244 Capital Solutions Plus Corp.......................................................................................496 Carriage House Inn.........................................................................................................27 Centum Professional Mortgage Group ..................................................................422 CFMO Inc/ Complete Family- Med Orthotics.......................................................502 Charlton and Hill .......................................................................................280, 281, 282 CHBA- Lethbridge Region ..........................................................................................405 Chief Mountain Truss Company...............................................................................266 Chinook Meadows .......................................................................................................345 Chiropractors with Compassion ...............................................................................111 Chocolate Moose Fudge Factory...........................................................507, 508, 509 Chris Yauck Photography..............................................................................................89 City of Lethbridge Infrastructure Services ...228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234 Classic Communities ................................................................................510, 511, 512 Classic Cutlery................................................................................................................438 Closet Tailors ..................................................................................................................109 CMT Fabrication Inc and Faucets and Fixtures.......................................................31 Coaldale Nurseries .......................................................................................................517 College Pro Painters.....................................................................................................295

Columbia Assisted Living............................................................................................711 Common Wealth Homes ..............................................................................................25 Crowsnest Ecomuseum (Bellevue Underground Mine)...................................516 CST Consultants ............................................................................................................208 Culligan ..............................................................................................................................34 Cummins Western Canada ........................................................................................267 Cutco Cutlery...............................................................................................................380A Daytona Homes Lethbridge Ltd...........................................................................18, 19 Decks-Terity Ltd....................................................................................................283, 284 Deitz Meats.....................................................................................................................344 Derochie Painting .........................................................................................................388 Direct 2 U Water............................................................................................................434 Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Excellence...............................................513 DT Renovations..............................................................................................................273 Duradek by Dino’s...................................................................................................64, 65 Earthly Matters Vermiculture .....................................................................................219 Earthstone Concrete Countertops and Creations...............................................420 Elite Wood Products Ltd....................................................................................236, 237 Empire Homes ..........................................................................................................86, 87 Enerclean Furnace and Duct Cleaning ...................................................................435 Energy Smart Canada Ltd...................................51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 67, 69, 70, 71, ...........................................72, 67A, 69A, 70A, 71A, 72A, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 Enviro Foam Insulation ..................................................................248, 249, 256, 257 Epicure Selections ........................................................................................................387 EPP Exteriors Ltd .................................................................................................459, 466 Evcon Farm Equipment Ltd ................................................223, 224, 225, 226, 227, .....................................................................................................238, 239, 240, 241, 242 Expedia Cruise Ship Centers Lethbridge.............................................................518A Expressions Gift and Gourmet..................................................................................525 Flaman Sales ..............................................................................................302, 303, 304 Foundation Capital Corp..........................................................................................319A Fox Buildings.........................................................................................................415, 416 Freddie’s Paint/ Hamilton’s Carpet One.............................................367, 368, 369 Fuzo Woodworks and Design......................................................................................30 Galko Homes/ Galko Montana .......................................................................312, 313 Glacier Park KOA..............................................................................................................42 GR Distributors Inc..............................................................................................329, 342 Great Falls KOA..............................................................................................................305 Green Acres Foundation.............................................................................................498 Greer Homes..................................................................................................................406 Guardian Security Solutions ......................................................................................506 GW Gannon Ltd.............................................................................................................275 Halinzsco Ventures Inc ................................................................................................390 Heavenly Scents Aromatherapy..................................................................................44 Heritage Acres Farm Museum...................................................................................522 Heritage Fine Furnishings..............................................................353, 354, 376, 377 High Level Canoes and Kayaks .......................................................................210, 211 Highland Trailer Park....................................................................................................119 HiTech Bracing...............................................................................................................462 Homes Alive Ltd................................................................................................91, 92, 93 Homes Ecowater...........................................................................................................479 Hot Health Systems Ltd ..............................................................................................442 HSBC Bank of Canada.................................................................................................285 In Case Of..............................................................................................................321, 322 Indian Springs Ranch...................................................................................................519 Inspecta Car Inc.............................................................................................................409 Insul-Seal Insulation and Coatings Inc ...................................................................4, 5 Integrated Health Group Inc .....................................................................................407 Interlock Roofing..................................................................................................357, 358 Investors Group .............................................................................................................311 Isobel’s Designer Jewelry and Accessories ...........................................................300 Jade Stone Ltd......................................................................................................467, 468 Jeunique International ................................................................................................401 Jewels of Magnetic Therapy ......................................................................................402 Johnson Drugs ...........................................................................................384, 385, 386 KB Heating and AC Ltd .......................................................126, 127, 128, 128A, 129 KD Jen Ltd- StoneGate Meadows ............................................................................410 Kids Music CD’s.............................................................................................................426 King Arthurs Resort ......................................................................................................317 Klipper Distributing Ltd ...............................................................................................278 Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village ..............................................................................515 Kwik Kerb by CA............................................................................................................320 LA Foam Insulators.......................................................................................................220 Exhibitor Listing subject to change.

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Exhibition Park

Home Builders’ Pavilion

Enter to Win

Barrel Location

Seminars • Displays ATCO & Carefree Kitchens Cooking Theatre

See Page 5 for Events Schedule for the CHBA Pavilion

Enter to Win!

$500 Gift Certificate

Your Choice from any Exhibitor

Entrance to Home Builders’ Pavilion Heritage Hall

Outdoor Exhibits

SOUTH

Indoor Entrance to Home Builders’ Pavilion

NORTH

Saddle Room Exhibitor’s Lounge & Daily Buffet Lunch & Dinner Open to the Public

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Exhibition Park

Upcoming Events Children’s Festival

NEW Event!

Saturday, April 16 ~ 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Entertainment to be announced March 23

AGGIE DAYS Tuesday, May 10 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Free Admission ~ Educational Ag Show for Young Children

Farmer’s Market Saturday, May 14 to October 30 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Exhibition Park

Wednesday, July 6 to September 14 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Festival Square 3rd Avenue & 6th Street ~ Downtown Lethbridge

Modified Truck & Tractor Pull Saturday, August 6

NEW Event!

Details to be announced on April 27

HOOP-UP DAYS

Aug. 23 ~ 27 2011

Famil y Festival

Whoop-Up Days Family Festival August 23 to 27 Details to be announced June 15

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2011 Home & Garden Show Exhibitor Listing Law Enforcement Torch Run .....................................................................................389 Leister’s Home Care ..................................................................................................321A Lethbridge Chiropractic...............................................................................................351 Lethbridge Custom Canvas Ltd.......................................................................221, 222 Lethbridge Door Systems Inc ..........................................................................490, 491 Lethbridge Fire Prevention.........................................................................................475 Lethbridge Orthotic Prosthetic Services.................................................................359 Lethbridge Public Library............................................................................................330 Lia Sophia........................................................................................................................108 Life Story Productions .................................................................................................348 Lily Silk Art.......................................................................................................................481 Lizwoerks Sales Inc.............................................................................................334, 337 Lodestone Investment Corp ......................................................................................316 Logos Embroidery...............................................................................................463, 464 M&K Home Sales ...................................................................Outside of Heritage Hall Martin Brothers Funeral Chappel Ltd............................................................355, 356 Mary Kay Cosmetics .....................................................................................................370 Massaging Insoles ........................................................................................................524 Matariki Magnetics .......................................................................................................382 Maxwell Realty...............................................................................................................421 McDonald Auto Centre ...............................................................................................124 McNamara Flooring Studio...............................................................................307, 308 Meadow Lake Resort ...................................................................................................417 Messenger Hobbies and Toys Ltd ............................................................................707 Michaud Toys .................................................................................................................252 Minot State University .................................................................................................319 Mirage Laser Designs Ltd ...........................................................................................203 morgagestogo.ca Inc..........................................................................................288, 289 Mortgage Choices Inc..................................................................................................383 Mountain Meadow Trail Rides ..................................................................................520 Mulder Heating Ltd ............................................................................................488, 489 My Service Company .........................................................................................362, 363 Nail and Hammer Building Supplies Ltd ...............................................................372 Nelson Lumber Company Ltd .........................................................................373, 374 New Home Energy .......................................................................................................431 New -Way Motor Sports ...................................................................................................F Niagara Therapy of Canada by Ultrassage Inc .....................................................461 Nitro Construction Ltd.................................................................................................263 Northern Stone Design Ltd ..........................................................................................11 Norwex.............................................................................................................................381 Ocean Sales Ltd .............................49, 50, 97, 243, 262, 424, 446, 447, 476, 477 Omega Flooring Ltd .....................................................................................................518 One Tooth Active Wear Clothing .........................................................................35, 36 Ontra Sales .....................................................................................................................523 Orange TKO/ Triman Distributors ............................................................................411 Overhead Door Company/ Pella Windows and Doors.......451, 452, 453, 454, ...............................................................................................................471, 472, 473, 474 Pacific Homes ................................................................................................................444 Paradise Canyon ...........................................................................................................217 Paul’s Floors .........................................................................................................492, 493 Peeks Heating and AC.................................................................................................202 Peka Roll Shutters Ltd .......................................................................................480, 485 Pete’s Crete Custom Concrete ....................................................................................13 Photography by Sandra.................................................................................................20 Pizazz International Promotions Inc .............................................66, 107, 441, 460 Plasma Innovation Cookware .....................................................................................33 Platinum Garages..........................................................................................................201 Poulin’s Pest Control..........................................................................................286, 287 Prairie Cedar.........................................................................................................205, 206 Prairie Flag and Pole....................................................................................................495 Premier Woodworking Ltd .........................................................................................6, 7 Primerica Financial Services.........................................................................................26 Propertyguys.com ....................................................................................................28, 29 Rawleigh Products........................................................................................................526 Redfern Enterprises Ltd ...........84, 85, 121, 122, 290, 291, 292, 483, 484, 486 Rehobooth Garden Centre .....................................................................214, 215, 216 Remax Real Estate Lethbridge ...............................................................37, 38, 39, 40 Reside Construction Ltd................................................................................................83 Rite-Way Fencing (2000) Inc............................................................................712, 713 Rossco’s Tree Care........................................................................................................494 Saucy Ladies Inc .........................................................................................................320A Scentsy .............................................................................................................................318 Service Credit Union ....................................................................................................250

Shaw Cable Systems..........................................................................................482, 487 Shoe Solutions...............................................................................................................371 Signature Collection Jewelry .....................................................................................247 Signature Service Real Estate....................................................................................293 Silpada Designs.............................................................................................................445 Simon Bos Nurseries ...................................................................................................209 Smart Digital Living ......................................................................................................251 Solemate International Inc ........................................................................................448 Souther Alberta Historic Sites ...................................................................................521 Southern Alberta Solid Surface Countertops .......................................................279 Southern Drip Irrigation ....................................................................................504, 505 Southern Lace ..................................................................................................................14 Space Creators...............................................................................................................465 Spraytek Insulation Ltd ...............................................................................................200 St.John Ambulance.......................................................................................................315 Stamina Clinic................................................................................................................294 Stayinmedicinehat.com...............................................................................................110 Stone Age Granite .....................................................................................253, 254, 255 Student Works Painting.................................................................................................43 Suncircle Canada ...............................................................................................................3 Suncliff Estates Ltd .............................................................................................429, 436 Sunlife Financial ..............................................................................................................88 Sunny South Insulators Ltd..............................................................................296, 297 Sunny South Kwik Kerb ..............................................................................................204 Sunrise Sprinklers .........................................................................................................120 Sunshine Houseboat Vacations Ltd...............................................................130, 131 Sunview Solariums.............................................................................................403, 404 Supreme Roofing Solutions .............................................................................276, 277 TD Canada Trust...............................................................................................................32 Ted’s Quality Roofing ...................................................................................................501 The Dount Junction......................................................................................................380 The Gardens at West Highlands ...............................................................................375 The Kitchen Centre Ltd................................................................................................272 The Lemonade Tree......................................................................................................379 The Scottish Shoppe..............................................................................322A, 323, 324 The Soup Company........................................................................................................90 The Water Clinic ............................................................................................................309 Titanium Exclusive Cookware .........................................................................364, 366 Top Drawer Kitchens ...................................................................................................408 Town of Fort Macleod..................................................................................................514 Treasure Chest Distributors..............................................................................346, 347 TSK Footwear ......................................................................................................................1 Tutor Doctor.................................................................................................................300A Universal Auto Inc.........................................................................................................708 Unlimited Life Advisors ...............................................................................................503 Urku.........................................................................................................................360, 361 Usborne Books ..............................................................................................................352 Utility Consumer Advocate...........................................................................................41 Van Houtte Coffee Services .......................................................................................437 Vegerville Economic Development ............................................................................12 Waterproofing Roofing...................................................................245, 246, 259, 260 Waterton Parks, Inns, and Resorts...........................................................................269 Weitz Electric ..................................................................................................................218 West Winds Kettle Corn ..............................................................................................72C Western One Rentals and Sales...................................................................................M Williams Moving and Storage ..........................................................................427, 428 Windsor Plywood ..............................................................................................15, 16, 17 Wine Cavern Ltd ..............................................................................................................58 World Financial Group.................................................................................................261 Z-Coil Pain Relief Footwear ..................................................................................23, 24 Landscapers All Terrain Landscaping Ltd..............................................................................................J Aztec Masonry and Landscaping Inc ...........................................................................C Blocks and Rocks Landscaping Centre........................................................................L Blue Grass Landscaping Ltd...........................................................................................G Bos Sod Farms ...................................................................................................................D Burnco Rock Products.............................................North end of the Main Pavilion Caesar’s Landscaping Ltd............................................................................................I#2 Earthlings ...........................................Beside West Bleachers in the South Pavilion One Earth Landscaping Inc ............................................................................................H Prairie Scapes and Design .........................................................................................I #1 Southern Alberta Rock Gardens and Landscaping Ltd ..........................................A Exhibitor Listing subject to change.

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renovate with confidence using a RenoMark™ Renovator RenoMark™ Renovators let you tackle any renovation with confidence.

www.renomark.ca

RenoMark™ Renovators follow a strict code of ethics, provide written detailed contracts, offer a minimum two-year warranty, carry liability insurance, have necessary licenses and permits, and commit to return phone calls within two business days.

Thinking of renovating? Read the RenoGuide before you renovate, available online. Look for the RenoMark™ Logo.

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Hardwood floors are still beautiful after all these years (NC)—Have you ever walked into a century home and been drawn to the beauty of its original hardwood floors? There's an immediate connection we all feel, an attraction to its history and craftsmanship, to that human touch of character and authenticity.

And what about indoor air quality? Some flooring companies do a better job than others in making sure that their floors go the extra mile in protecting the environment inside the home.

Torlys, a leading Canadian flooring company, Maybe, for a moment, you experienced a pang has done all this and more with its new line of of floor–envy. character hardwoods called Artisan Hardwood.

Envy no more – now you can enjoy the same With Artisan, what's beautiful to the eye is beautiful look of character hardwood in your matched with an inner beauty of solid envihome. Experiencing the warmth and richness of ronmental benefits that include FSC certificaartistically distressed or time–worn flooring is tion, Uniclic joint technology for gap and warp easier than ever, and it comes with the benefit of resistance and an attached cork underlay protoday's technology. Homeowners now can tected by Microban anti–microbial treatment, enjoy the look of distinctive, crafted hardwood, a proven inhibitor of stain and odour–causing with the peace of mind that comes with the bacteria, mold and mildew. You can find out strength and durability of a brand new floor. more about this fine Artisan collection online When selecting this kind of hardwood, you at torlys.com. should also consider environmentally–friendly If you're ready to add a touch of old–world features such as FSC certification. This label is your assurance that the floor has been pro- charm and distinction to your home, it may be duced to the Forest Stewardship Council's time to rethink hardwood and consider somehighest standards for sustainability in product thing old that's new again. development and creation. www.newscanada.com

With the new Torlys Artisan Hardwood Collection, you can enjoy the look of distinctive, crafted hardwood, with the peace of mind that comes with the strength and durability of a brand new floor.

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Six easy decorating tips

by Jackie Morra (NC)—Getting started on a new renovation or decorating project is not as difficult as it seems if you follow the process I used for my own bedroom renovation.

How do I decide on flooring?

The floor area sets the tone and feel, and is the second largest space next to the walls. Research the right product for your lifestyle. The key to longevity is to take into consideration quality, the look you want and installation. The flooring used in my bedroom renovation, for instance, is Torlys cork plank, vintage block chai. It was actually the inspiration for this space because I fell in love with the comfort, warmth and the many environmental benefits of the floor. More information is available online at www.torlys.com.

How do I coordinate fabrics?

Fabrics need to complement each other and not compete in terms of colour, pattern and scale in order to balance furnishings and style without being visually distracting. Try to choose all fabrics within a space at the same time.

Jackie Morra, Owner, Home Décor Solutions, provides advice on getting started on decorating projects.

Jackie’s inspiration for her bedroom renovation was the Torlys cork floor.

should be a reflection of your personality or style. Group accessories in odd numbers, preferably in threes, while varying the height of objects. Pillows, artwork, lighting and treasured pieces add a finishing touch and can be easily updated. What is the right placement and size for artwork? Hang artwork 60 inches from the floor to the centre of the art. For hallways and stairs use 65 inches. Artwork over a bed or piece of furniture should be 2/3 of the overall width and not higher than 8 inches from the furniture.

should extend 12 to18 inches on either side of the window to maximize the light and viewing area.

How many light sources do I need in a room?

Ideally there should be three lights in a room.

This can include overhead, functional/task, and mood lighting. In a dining room, the fixture should hang 30 inches above the table and be at least ½ of the table's width.

Jackie Morra isa certified interior decorator Where do I hang drapery hardware? and owner of Home Decor Solutions, Toronto.

How do I choose and display accessories?

Drapery hardware should be mounted at least 2 www.newscanada.com If you don't love it, live without it. Accessories inches above the window frame. Drapery panels

Cory McLean,

AMP

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BIG or Small

Exhibition Park offers multifunctional facilities for your event, meeting or show.

Meeting Rooms ✦ Weddings Trade Shows ✦ Banquets Graduation ✦ Christmas Parties Special Events ✦ Barbeques We also offer Catering and Event Services with ample parking.

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Instant decorating tips for every room in your house from Hunter Douglas (NC)—As the winter dark recedes to spring sunshine, Sally Morse, director of creative services for leading window covering manufacturer Hunter Douglas, offers the following easy, affordable tips to give an instant uplift to every room in your house: Living Rooms Refresh your living room with slipcovers in light, washable fabrics. Bring standard slipcovers to a monogram shop where you can add your initials, a family crest or motto to give them a custom look.

Lighten up that dark fireplace with the addition of some pale wood strung with lights and replace pictures with groupings of mirrors to add reflected light.

Take down heavy draperies and bring the outdoors in with Hunter Douglas Silhouette windowshadings with the Signature S–Vane. Soft and sheer, this elegant window fashion beautifully filters the light with fabric vanes suspended between sheer facings. Your furnishings will also be protected because Silhouette shadings block up to 88 percent of the sun's harmful UV rays when the vanes are open and 99 percent when they're closed.

Bedrooms Invest in new bedding to make the room seem as if it belongs in a luxurious boutique hotel. Add some pillows in a variety of sizes anchored by a bolster.

Top the bed with a lightweight blanket or pretty sheet and roll a comforter at the foot to have on hand for chilly evenings.

A new coat of paint is one of the quickest and most dramatic decorating uplifts. Bring home those tranquil colours from your last seaside vacation, especially the soft blue/greens at the point where the sky meets the sea.

Consider Silhouette shadings in the light–dimming Bon Soir fabric for a good night's sleep. The window fashion also absorbs sound.

Bathrooms Turn your master bath into a spa with the addition of piles of white towels, scented candles and a fresh coat of paint. And don't forget the “fifth” wall…if you choose white for the walls try painting the ceiling sky blue.

Kitchens Don't be afraid of adding colour to your kitchen.

When I installed a black glass counter backsplash, it set off the other colours and enhanced the space by creating an optical illusion of infinity. Something as simple as changing your kitchen towels can even add colour and “spice” to a kitchen.

Dining Rooms To dress up your dining room, get your silver, mercury glass and china out from the cupboard and put

Sheer shadings from Hunter Douglas create soft, translucent light while protecting furnishings from the sun's harmful UV rays.

it on display. Add an area rug and change the shades on lamps and ceiling fixtures. Sheer shades on your lighting as well as at the window will create a soft, translucent light. Put all electric lighting on dimmers so that you can be the movie director of your meals!

With these tips, your home will have an instant uplift for the spring and beyond.

More information is available online at www.hunterdouglas.ca or toll–free at 1–800–265–8000. www.newscanada

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