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Number 5
July 2010
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Downtown Pancake Breakfast - 8 - 10 a.m. Rodeo Slack - 9 a.m. Downtown Parade - 3 p.m. Rodeo Performance - 6 p.m. Gord Bamford Concert - 9 p.m.
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Barry Reder Assoc. Broker/Owner
(Cell) 403-318-5241 Office: 403-442-3033 R1029. Total renovation on this spacious Bungalow and finishing touches in the works. Buy now and basement plans can be yours. Yard will be complete with sod and RV parking beside rear garage. ELNORA - R1024. 2 acres in town with modern home. Front and back decks, double garage and other storage outbuildings and on town services. Corrals fenced for large animals, possible 2 horses. The interior has custom kitchen cabinets, cathedral ceiling, master bedroom ensuite with jet tub, his and hers closets and an open basement for your ideas. ACME - R3208. Recently renovated 3 bedroom home on a large lot with a private back yard: newer windows, furnace, water heater, paint, deck and fence. Also bedrooms have been started in the basement. Call John. CARBON ACREAGE - R3203. 2.63 acres +/acres beside a picturesque creek; large mature trees; 40 x 60 heated shop on its own title perfect for your own business; renovated 1.5 storey home; 3/1 bdrms; town water; underground sprinklers; Take a look at this unique property nestled in the Carbon Valley. Call John.
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Each office is independently owned Associate and operated. 322 Arena Ave., Trochu fx: 403-442-3055 TROCHU - R1030. Renovated and saved the charm. This 4 bdr, 2 bath home with loads of refurbished woodwork. Newly developed basement, all on a massive yard with gardens throughout, pull through drive, RV parking and attached garage. Great location and enjoy the serenity this property offers. TROCHU - With renovations in the works you can make some final touches to this 4 bdr family home with great floorplan in nice area. Very good location, nicely landscaped with new deck and large attached garage. Includes all appliances. TROCHU - R1026. This home shows Luxury. Interior and exterior total renovation with quality workmanship. 4 Bdrs, 3 Baths, family room and oversized double attached garage on a beautifully landscaped yard with R.V. parking. LINDEN - R3209. 3 bedroom bungalow home; beautiful treed corner lot across from the school; oversized single car attached garage; new laminate & lino, countertops in kitchen, like new bathroom; take a look at this immaculate kept home; price to sell at 189,900. Call John.
ELNORA - R1018. A must see! 4 bedroom with 3 finished levels, many upgrades, double garage on 4 lots.
TROCHU - 09-1909. Beautiful one level home includes attached gar. No Stairs! Spacious, open design incl kitchen w/oak fin cupboards & functional island. Large windows w/east view & south sun from all areas of the main living area. In-ground auto sprinkler system. Close to downtown. MLS#C3396204
THREE HILLS COMMERCIAL - R1023. Main Street retail building in good location with good commercial trade area. This building has been very well maintained and hosts very open retail space and good access from front and rear. Complete new roof structure with 30’of glass sidewalk frontage exposure. Vendor motivated, bring your ideas, excellent opportunity.
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Executive style custom designed and on a double lot. This 5 bedroom home hosts many features with room for some of your final touches downstairs and with the oversized garage. call to make your appointment today don”t miss out.
TROCHU - RC1015. Formerly Character Bank Building with residence. Now a multi unit combination, with suites, boarding rooms & several other capacities. 2,3 or 4 bedrooms suites or nightly rooms. Features air cond., all furnishings, kitchen supplies, linen & all needed appliances. Turn key operation for the entrepreneurial investor. Ph: for more details. R1013. Excellent family home close to Schools, Swim Pool, & Downtown. Spanish style finish w/newer flooring & finished basement. Fireplace up & down. Fenced backyard with two level deck, raised kids playhouse over sandbox. C/w all appliances, window coverings and optional furnishings.
TROCHU ACREAGE - R1025. Superb location of 9.6 acres on edge of town. A little TLC and this 1170 sq. ft. home with walkout basement, hot tub enclosure, sunroom, lg fam room down could be yours. Comes with 36’ X 40’ shop, older double garage, some corrals and a creek runs through it to add to the peacefulness of this picturesque property.
Trochu 3 private lots in finished close, put your dreams in motion. WE HAVE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL LAND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS! COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS. Highway and Street Exposures.
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TROCHU - Bungalow with many features and upgrades. RV parking, cement drive,and single garage, private backyard. $217,600. Call Barry.
Commercial building - Three Hills, formerly Home Hardware Building Centre, centrally located on main street on .70 acre site, suitable for single or multi-businesses. Building over 7000 sq. ft. plus 3000 of upper mezzanine, 2 pc bath, 225 amp svc, fenced yard, forced air furnace + 2 overhead heat units. Call Colleen or Barry to view. $249,900. TWO - 3.2 ACRE PARCELS. Great location close to Three Hills. Great view, drainage & access. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a rarely found parcel to build your dream home or hold as investment. TROCHU - 3 BDRM MOBILE ON OWN LOT. Great affordable alternative to renting. Open L/R - D/R - Kitchen. Fenced backyard opening to lane & green space. Call Barry or Colleen. $79,900 TROCHU CONDO LIVING. Unit 8 for purchase at Kings Court. 2 bdrms up, some have basement development. $167,500 Industrial building built in 2006 situated on 12 acres - ready for immediate occupancy. Zoned M1. Over 23,000 sq.ft. metal warehouse. Has 5 20x20 overhead doors. Each bay is wired for 50 amp svc, radiant heat, 600 volt power, 3 phase, electrical outlets in floor, extra phone lines, 2 washrooms, 2 levels of offices, lunch room, conference room. Qualified buyers can call Colleen for a private viewing.
TO BE MOVED. R3206. Affordable Mobile Home to be moved; 14 x 66, 2 bedroom in very good shape; newer deck and a wood burning stove and all appliances. Call John for details. ELNORA - 09-1905. 2008 bi-level home has 3 bedrooms up & suite on the lower floor. Features includes hardwood floors throughout, sky-tube in main bathroom, garden doors in dining room out to the 12’x 20’ deck as well as the hot water on demand system are a few of the details in this beautiful home. Vaulted ceiling in living room! Elnora K-8 school & brand new grocery store in walking distance. Come & check it out! MLS #:C3391912
Business opportunity in Acme… Great location on Main Street; building with equipment to run a meat shop. Call John (R3213) Acme - Manufactured Home on its own lot; fenced; Own a home for the price of a lot. Call John (R3212)
NEW LISTING IN THREE HILLS. LOTS FOR SALE IN NORTH SUBDIVISION - ZONED R2. ONLY 5 LEFT. STARTING AT $58,900. Call Colleen for more details. .45 acres .45 acres
Colleen Watson 403-443-0509 CARBON - R3215. Vacant Land Acreage East of Carbon... 4.94 acres+/- secluded spot with sloping area that would lend itself to build a walk out basement. Call John R3216 - To be Moved… 2001 (20ft x 72ft) 3 bedroom 2 bathroom mobile home; vaulted ceiling; soaker tub; wood burning stove; new siding & shingles in 2008; take a look at this immaculate kept home.
CARBON - R3204. Bungalow home on a beautiful large lot, well treed yard at the north end of the Village of Carbon; a very private setting with open hill side pasture view on 2 sides of the property. Call John Superb Family Home with potential of 2 more bedrooms, very well dressed yard and an oversized double garage with large paved drive. With recent upgrades this home is “move in condition” in established location. LINDEN - R3214. Take a look at this 4 bdrm 2236 sq/ft +/- split level home located in a quiet cul-de-sac lot; dbl. car att. garage; 20 x 20 ft det. garage were you can tinker with your hobbies; upgraded windows; enclosed sunroom with a BBQ area in it; the nicely done mature landscaping adds to the curb appeal of this property. Call John.
LINDEN - R3207. Large 12000 sq ft commercial lot in the central part of Linden; great spot to build your business. Call John. LINDEN - NEW HOME - Embossed entry floor, elegant & bright kitchen, hickory cabinets, hi efficiency furnace, triple pane windows, formal dining room, upgrades in insulation, attached garage. Call Colleen for info or to view. ACME - R3201. 20 x 76 (300 sq/ ft more than an average 16 wide) manufactured home on its own lot; 3 spacious bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; take a look at this almost new home with drywall throughout. Call John. NEW LISTING. GREAT LOCATION - Close to Main St., 1.5 storey, 3 bdrm home in Three Hills. Has full basement suite w/ bedroom, 4 pc bath, 3 appliances in kitchen & private entrance, dbl det garage & lg storage shed. $189,900. Call Colleen to view.
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THREE HILLS - 5 Bedroom, fully developed bungalow in quiet crescent. Main floor laundry, 3 baths, den, roomy family room, heated attached garage, back deck, large back yard. $299,900. Call Colleen to view.
ACME - R3205. Commercial /Residential property with tenants in place; great downtown location; the property could also make a great residential property having 4 bedrooms; this property has been totally renovated inside and out; well insulation making it very energy efficient. Priced to sell at $169,900. Call John CARBON - R3211. Farm/Recreation Land Great spot to build your dream home 90+/- acres; 50 acres+/- cultivated, balance is pasture and coulee. Pick your own choke cherries and watch the deer in the coulee. Water line on the property. Call John.
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FARMLAND WANTED IN THE COUNTY OF KNEEHILL Call John 403-546-0007
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The New Model 9895... The Real CLASS VIII COMBINE
Not just a warmed over version of a Class VII combine...but a newly designed Class VIII Combine with new innovative features and styling that sees it apart from the so called Class VIII competition. • New 3-Speed Rotor Drive Gear Box- transports power to the new larger 31.5 inch diameter rotor. The new 3-speed gearbox lets you select the perfect combination of rotor speed and torque to match the crop being harvested. • New Concave Design- features 161 degrees of rotor wrap for high capacity threshing with 12 row corn heads or new 35 ft. wide grain heads • New Modern Styling identifies the model 9895 as a new addition to the growing family of Massey Ferguson and rotary combines. For more information on the CLASS VIII Combine by Massey Ferguson call Trochu Motor Ltd.
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New upscale rail travel on the “Canadian”
VIA Rail boosts famed transcontinental train’s appeal, accessibility (NC)—Last fall VIA Rail Canada announced a $19.5 million program for the reconfiguration of 12 of the stylish stainless steel passenger cars used on its western transcontinental train, the Canadian, to increase its accessibility and market appeal. The work is being funded from the $407 million allocated for passenger rail improvements under the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.According to Steve Del Bosco, Chief, Marketing and Sales for VIA Rail, work is on track on the complete redesign and rebuilding of VIA’s eight Chateau sleeping cars and four Park sleeperdome-lounge cars with project completion slated for 2011. “The work involved in the modernization and major upgrading of this classic rolling stock is extensive but well worth it,” Del Bosco explained. “This investment will enable the Canadian to attract the growing clientele who are seeking more upscale travel experiences.” The eight Chateau sleeping cars will be reconfigured with an all-new arrangement of six upscale cabins designed to accommodate up to three passengers each.Each sleeping cabin will be completely self-contained and will include an en-suite washroom plus a separate shower. The new cabins will also feature wood paneling, sofa seating, a widescreen television and controls to enable passengers to raise or lower the beds whenever they desire. This elegant new design promises to position the Canadian at the forefront of new chic travel experiences available to discerning travelers. “This program will also substantially increase the train’s accessibility for travelers with special needs,” explained Del Bosco. The four existing Park car bedrooms will be replaced by two large upscale cabins. One will be identical to those in the rebuilt Chateau sleeping cars. The other will be an extra-large, fully-accessible cabin. It will provide separate, fully-accessible washroom and shower facilities. Each Park car will also feature an onboard wheelchair lift. “The Canadian, as a living legend, will continue to offer thousands of travelers from around the world the ultimate in safe, stylish and sustainable rail travel as it has done for more than a half-century,” said Del Bosco. More information on the Capital Investment program is available at viarail.ca. www.newscanada.com
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SPRAYERS
All used Combines 0% 18 mo OAC Gleaner R62 ''96, 1400 T/hrs ........................ $84,000 Gleaner R62 ................................................ $59,000 Gleaner R72 '94 2200 T/hr.......................... $69,000 Gleaner R72 ‘97, 1882 T/hrs ........................ $90,000 Gleaner R72, '97, 1560 T/hrs........................ $94,000 Gleaner R72, '97, 1836 T/hrs........................ $90,000 Gleaner R72 '98 1455 T/hrs ........................ $112,000 Gleaner R75, '05, 958 T/hr .......................... $189,000 Gleaner A86, '09, 125 T/hrs ......................... Coming Gleaner L2, N7, R-6, R62 ............................... Offers MF 860 '86, 2750 E/hr.................................. $14,000 MF 8460 '93, 2600 E/hrs ............................... $42,000 MF 8560 ‘87 ................................................. $22,000 MF 8570 '90, 2100 hr .................................... $35,000 MF 8570 '90, 2500 hr .................................... $35,000 MF 8570 '97, recond..................................... $55,000 MF 8780 ‘97, 1500 t/hr .................................. $84,000 MF 8780 ‘97 .................................................. $84,000 MF 9790 '04 ................................................ $185,000 MF 9790, '05, 500 T/hr ................................ $195,000 3- MF 9895 low hrs .................................. Coming In NH TX 68, '98, 2000 T/hrs, .......................... $69,000 Various Sizes of Headers & Adapters In Stock
TRACTORS MF 6180 FWA, 4650 hrs, LDR/GRP .............. $49,000 MF 2745 ‘81, 3700 hrs .................................. $14,900 MF 8160 '95, FWA, 4900 hrs ......................... $55,000 AGCO RT130 2900 hrs, '02 FWA L/G ......... $84,000 Case 590, Super M Backhoe, 3400 hrs, 4 WD, extend-a-hoe ...................................... $55,000 AGCO RT 120A, FWA w/GRAP, 3 pt ............ $87,000 IH 574, ldr/grp ................................................. $9,900 JD 710 ..............................................................$9,900 JD 4640 '82, 2WD ......................................... $20,000 White 140 ..................................................... $32,000 White 160 FWA, L/G ..................................... $35,000 White 170 ..................................................... $39,000 White 6215, '97, FWA, 5060 hr ................... $45,000
4WD TRACTORS MF 4880 9000 hrs ........................................ $19,900 NH Vers 9680 2600 hrs Standard, Premium ... $98,000 NH Vers 9282 std, 3380 hr ............................ $75,000 Vers 895 6800 hrs ......................................... $25,000
SWATHERS Heston 8100 21' ........................................... $19,000 Hess 8250 21' Draper, 14' Hayhead, 1682 hrs ..... $64,000 Hess 9240 350 hr ........................................... $93,000 IH 4000 19 1/2' draper, .................................. $5,500 MF 200 26' .................................................... $20,000 2x MF 9430 '09, 25' & 30' .................................... Call 6x MF 9435 '09, 22', 25' & 30' ............................. Call Vers 4700 18', '88, 3275 hrs., pu reel ............ $17,000 Numerous Swathers in stock. Low Hrs. Call.
Flexicoil 62 80', 850 gal. PTO drive .................. $6,500 Flexicoil 67XL 130' ......................................... $32,000 Flexicoil 68XL 130', 1600 gal ......................... $48,000 Bourgault Centurion II .................................... $9,500 Bourgault 950 80' .......................................... $12,000 Brandt QF 2500 PT 100' ................................. $23,000 Spra Coupe 216 52' .......................................... $5,500 Spra Coupe 4640 800 hrs ............................... $84,000 Spra Coupe 4640 1000 hrs ............................. $82,000 Spra Coupe 4655 '08, 80'. 440 hrs .................. $98,000 Spra Coupe 7650 '06 258 hrs ....................... $174,000 Spra Coupe 7655 200 hrs ............................. $164,000 Spra Coupe 7660 102 hrs, loaded ................. $174,000 Spra Coupe 7650 80', 1300 hr ...................... $122,000
HAYING Specials on Used Haying Equipment Case 8465A '94 ............................................... $9,500 Case 8480RB '98 .............................................. $7,500 Hesston 565A .................................................. $9,900 Hesston 4750 3x3 sq .................................... $24,900 Highline 6600 bale pro .................................... $5,500 Highline 7000 bale pro .................................... $9,500 JD 535 ............................................................... $9,900 Hess 1260 haybine ........................................ $13,500 Hess 1340 discbine........................................... $8,900 MacDon 5020 14', 2000 acres ......................... $21,900 MacDon 5000 14' .............................................. $8,900 New Idea 4865 rnd baler ................................... $8,900 NH 664 bale command .................................... $9,900
LAWN & GARDEN AC 5015 48' till.................................................. $3,800 Ford 1320 3491 hrs loader ................................ $6,900 JD 425 361 hrs, ................................................. $5,800 JD F725 546 hrs, ............................................... $6,500 JD F910 1823 hrs, frontcut.................................. $4,500 JD Gator 4x2 ........................................................... $4,900 Kub B6200 hst, mow, till, 320 hr............................. $7,500 Kub B7100 1348 hrs, HST ................................... $5,500 Kub BX2200 539 hrs, tractor .............................................$9,200 Kub BX1830 226 hrs, 54" mower, grass catcher ......... $8,200 Kub F2100, 200 hr, 60" cut............................... $2,995 Kubota F3080 46 hr, snowblower, blade ........................................... $28,000 Kub GF18002W 60", 137 hr............................ $11,300 Kub GF18004W 678 hrs .................................$59,800 Kub L4310 4412 hrs, tractor 43hp HST ........... $15,500 Mitsubishi MT250, 920 hr. 3 p t ......................... $6,900 D R All Terrain Walk behind brush mower ......... $2,200
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Trochu (403) 442-3866 TOLL FREE: 1-888-336-3866 Lawn & Garden - Chad 403-598-2870 SALES CONSULTANT - Ken Lawrence 318-2396
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Celebrate summer with mouthwatering barbecue ribs (NC)—With the kids out of school and long weekends aplenty, Canadians are kicking back and welcoming summer by firing up the grill. And nothing says summer like ribs on the barbecue. Not a grilling guru? No problem. These quick and easy honey garlic ribs have only two ingredients and take just minutes to cook on the grill. Sticky, sweet and packed with smoky flavours, barbecue ribs are sure to keep your family licking their fingers and asking for more.
Fall-off-the-bone Honey Garlic Ribs 2 lbs Pork back ribs; cut into 4 sections 1 jar VH Honey Garlic Cooking Sauce PAM Grilling Spray Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Boil ribs for at least 15 min or up to 60 min. Drain. Spray grill with grilling spray. Preheat to medium. Boil VH Honey Garlic Cooking Sauce for 3-5 min. Add ribs, stir and boil for 3 min. Grill ribs for 3-4 min per side, brushing with sauce. Spray grilling spray on tongs and remove from BBQ.
Serves: 4 More information and additional recipe ideas can be found online at www.vhsauces.com. www.newscanada.com
Courtesy of The Capital
Inc.
(403) 443-0075 Dispatch
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How to save a bundle on summer items Have an eye on that gazebo? Want to stock up on new patio chair cushions? Could the kids use new bathing suits? Wait until the end of the season for the best buys on these items. Mid- to late-summer and into fall are ideal times to realize deep discounts on popular summertime buys. This is the most advantageous time to stock up on items that can still be used for a few more weeks and be put to full use come next year. Whether a shopper is looking for beach towels, lawn decor, flip-flops, beach toys, and more, prices dip lower and lower as the fall draws closer and closer. Check sale circulars or visit stores in person to shop the lowest prices. Here are some of the best deals to be had come the end of summer. * fans and air conditioners * barbecues/grill accessories * outdoor garden merchandise * patio sets * bathing suits * RVs * snorkeling gear * boats, canoes, kayaks * pool equipment and pool installation
* camping supplies * sunblock/bug spray Think ahead to trips the family is planning to a tropical locale in the winter. Stock up now on discounted bathing suits, shorts, tank tops, sandals and more so that there will be plenty of items to pack when the stores are filled with winter parkas and snow boots. Travel may be discounted in the fall as well. Many children are heading back to school and individuals may be able to score deals on
family-friendly resorts looking to fill hotel rooms. It doesn’t hurt to investigate. Now may also be the time many auto dealerships start cutting prices on leftover stock to make room for next year’s models. If in the market for a new car, start thinking about visiting a local dealership. Take advantage of end-of-summer sales to save anywhere from 50 to 90 percent on popular merchandise that can be stored and used next year.
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Top summer learning mistakes
July 2010
(NC)— Each summer, parents ask themselves an important question – How do I help my children get ready for school in September without sacriďŹ cing their summer holidays? Achieving this goal is not about spending the summer buried in a textbook, but about helping your children ďŹ nd a balance between education and personal time. To support your efforts to keep your children sharp for the coming school year, Kumon Math and Reading Centres have highlighted the top six summer learning mistakes to avoid. 1. Ignoring math over the summer – According to the Canadian Council on Learning’s (CCL) report, Lessons in Learning: Summer Learning, children experience their greatest learning loss in math over the summer holidays. Coupled with ďŹ ndings from Ipsos-Reid for Kumon Math and Reading Centres that show the majority of Canadian families do not participate in math activities over the summer holidays to keep their children’s academic skills sharp, children are potentially entering the next grade at a disadvantage. 2. Believing your children do not need practice – Only 10 per cent of Canadian parents believe their child is performing at a below average level in school according to the ďŹ ndings from Ipsos-Reid and Kumon. This can lead to a false sense of conďŹ dence during the time of year when learning loss is a national concern. 3. Not setting up a summer learning routine – Thinking about taking a break from education this summer? Think about this – throughout the summer holiday, children who take a break from learning will lose a minimum of one month’s worth of in-class skills – that’s at least 30 minutes of loss each day. Following the same methodology as the Kumon Math and Reading Program, a daily routine is important for helping your children maintain their academic skills, develop a routine that works for them, develop time management skills, and build the conďŹ dence needed to excel in the classroom and beyond. 4.Working your child too hard over the summer – Addressing summer learning loss in your children before it begins is about manageable amounts of daily practice. Working your child too hard during the holidays can lead to academic burnout before your children even set foot in the classroom. 5. Being disengaged from your children’s summer learning – Being engaged in the work your child is doing over the summer sets a precedent regarding the importance of education in your home. Also, if you are engaged, it helps keep your children from developing poor habits that can affect their performance in the next grade, ensure they’re learning the correct answers from their daily practice, and much more. 6. Overlooking the support available in your community – Ensuring your children are prepared for the coming school year isn’t something that you need to do alone. There are programs in the community, like Kumon Math and Reading Centres that can support you as you work to foster your children’s academic development. Summer learning is the most important ďŹ rst step towards a successful school year. Avoiding the top mistakes made over the holidays will ensure your children enjoy tremendous success in the new school year, and experience your commitment to their unique and boundless potential ďŹ rst-hand. You can learn more and ďŹ nd the centre nearest to you online at www.kumon.com or toll-free at (800) ABC-MATH (222-6284).
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TRADER’S FINE FURNITURE 120-3rd Ave. South - Three Hills
Phone: (403) 443-5090 - Fax: (403) 443-5959 “Your Home Furnishings Store Since 1939�
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Locations
Traders Fine Furniture 120 - 3 Ave. S. AND AT
Great West Homes 121-17 Ave. N.E.
(Across from Home Building Centre)
Effective to July 31, 2010
www.newscanada.com
July 2010
Regional Round-up Flyer - Page 11
Oil, Lube & Filter Including:
• Conventional oil Up to 5 litres
$43
.95*
• 20 pt. Inspection • Vacuuming Front Floor Mats • Window Cleaning • Washer Fluid Top-off, Up to 4L GET $4 OFF OIL, LUBE & FILTER If you have been in during the last three months or 5100 km.
Any Auto Interior Detailing Complete or Partial. Accessories CALL FOR PRICE! you want, we can get. Gold Interior Detail Pkg. We have 8 major from $169.95 Also Available: Express Clean auto accessory suppliers. Spray-in Bedliners Call us today! from $499.00
443-5003
240-1ST Ave. NW
Three Hills
Page 12 - Regional Round-up Flyer
July 2010
Invest In A Lifestyle 17 Lake View Drive Rochon Sands Buffalo Lake
Total Dev.: 2,128 Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Fully Developed Basement
Two walk-outs, Natural gas forced air furnace, single car garage, drilled well, septic tank and field. All appliances including new fridge and convection/self-cleaning oven. Live at the lake year-round in this spacious home. This property has it all view, treed yard, privacy, great view of the lake, hot tub, vaulted cedar ceiling. Only half a block to the Provincial Park, boat launch, tennis courts and enjoy your own boat slip in the Rochon Sands Marina System. Upper level has a high efficiency wood burning fireplace while the lower level has a thermostatically controlled natural gas fireplace. Enjoy breakfast on the balcony or relax on either of the fenced patios. This turn-key investment can include a 5’ X 9’ Dufferin Tournament Pool Table, a 19.5 ft. Campion Explorer Boat with 135 HP Mercruiser Engine and 580 EFI (‘96) Arctic Cat Snowmobile.
Current Price:
$449,000 Central
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403.742.3344 (bus) Brian Lynn Broker/Owner
403.741.5060 (cell) Fax: 403.742.1445 (fax) Email: brianlynn@royallepage.ca
Create a spa experience at home People looking to escape stress often turn to spa treatments for rest and relaxation. However, if trips to the spa for massages and facials aren’t in the budget, create a spa experience at home. Stress is a big health problem. Over 50 percent of Canadians are concerned about the level of stress in their lives. And 62 percent of Canadians say that it’s their jobs that contribute to the most amount of stress. Stress can exacerbate existing health conditions and lead to new ones. Individuals may feel fatigued, irritable, depressed, overeat, undereat and suffer other consequences if overstressed. Doctors often suggest therapies to combat stress in people’s lives.
One such therapy can be massage or spa treatments popular in many salons. But these services can be expensive and might be an indulgence
better left as an occasional splurge. Those interested in reaping some of the benefits of spa treatments at home can try the following ideas.
* Invest in the right equipment. Purchase an ultra-soft and thick robe and slippers. Stock up on loofah sponges, longhandled bath brushes,
wash cloths, bath salts, and moisturizing creams. Simply using professional products can seem indulgent. * Homeowners with a
spa bathtub can indulge in soothing jet-propelled massage whenever they desire. If installing a new tub is not in the cards, purchase a spa mat that can be suctioncupped to the bottom of a traditional bathtub. An external pump blows air bubbles through the mat, creating the same effect as a spa tub. * Rely on aromatherapy. There are many essential oils that can be added to bath water or applied to the body. Depending on the aroma, a person can induce calm and contentment simply by inhaling a few scents. * Ask a spouse to provide a massage. He or she can use unscented mineral or olive oil to rub down achy parts of the body. It is much more cost-effective than a spa massage.