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Meshing the past and the present Hold on to those memories Samantha Pynn Postmedia News Q: I hope you can help me (and by extension my extended family) with a sensitive issue. I have my late father’s rocking chair, and because I live in a small rental, it sits in the middle of my living room. It’s a traditional style, in a lacquered natural toned wood. It’s not very wide but is a unique style with very long rockers so it takes up a fair bit of space. I have it in the space between my open-concept living room and dining room, just beside our fireplace and facing the TV on the other side of the fireplace. In theory it’s a lovely object to have there, given how much he loved it, but I wouldn’t have it there if I had a larger place. I have a contemporary feel to my living-dining room, and I don’t mind the mix of styles as much as I do the feeling that my dad’s memory is always there in the room. I miss my dad but I don’t want to think of him 24/7, which I am forced to do by the centre stage presence of the rocker. I’ve thought

This cottage was dark and crammed with accumulated objects, but new paint, new upholstery and a clever (and edited) gallery of treasured mementoes made it a more modern, comfortable and happier place. of having it painted to better match my decor and allow to me think of it as new, but my mother and siblings would be apoplectic. Any ideas how can I make it less obtrusive, physically and psychically? Thanks. A: Many of us get stuck when it comes to things

from departed loved ones, fearing that if we give away or change what was theirs, we will lose their memory. Your family may be upset at the thought of you changing your dad’s rocking chair, but it’s now yours to love and change. That said, if you think you may really

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Painting older furniture the same colour as the walls can make them less obtrusive and more compatible with your modern decor. hurt a family member, then you should probably give the chair to your mom or siblings. If no one wants it, then your family needs to respect that your home is not a shrine. The chair needs to work in your home and become part of your story. Your rocking chair will

look better and last longer if it’s refurbished by skilled tradespeople. For a long-lasting finish, have the chair professionally spray-painted. In HGTV Canada’s Summer Home, Evelyn had inherited her husband’s family cottage. Her in-laws had been pack rats and Ev-

elyn and her children were nervous about changing the cottage because they didn’t want to strip away the grandparents’ memory. Evelyn’s family expressed to me that they didn’t want the cottage to be styled with all new furniture and accessories, but at the same time, they couldn’t live in a space jam-packed with their grandparents’ stuff. We updated the cottage with big changes, such as painting the dark walls and re-upholstering the furniture. The sofa in the photo was where Evelyn used to sleep when visiting her in-laws. We didn’t touch the sofa’s teak frame, but changed the original 1960s brown upholstery to a vibrant leafy green and added new down-filled pillows. Above the sofa we hung a carefully edited collection of her in-law’s musical instruments and art. In the second photo, we painted their old chest of drawers the same colour as the walls, leaving the original wood top. Painting your father’s rocking chair the same colour as your walls will definitely make it feel less prominent. Make your father’s rocking chair at home in your home. All the best.

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CEO and President Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Saskatchewan There has been great news lately, and lots of it. In fact, if you’re the glass-half-full type, you should be betting on the odds that this province will keep growing and creating jobs. It is key, however, that we still invest in education, training, skilled trades and the apprenticeship programs that drive the key industries fostering growth and the economy. The world will still want what Saskatchewan has to offer, the food, fuel, fertilizer, processed and manufactured goods and all the knowledge, science and technology driving applied research and market commercialization. The global demand for all that Saskatchewan has isn’t a temporary or one-time event — this demand will persist for years and, in fact, for decades. We must keep up all the efforts that have brought us to

our highest population level ever. We must keep planning and building for growth. That brings to the table the other recent good news we might consider with a little more than just a high five. It’s great that the province has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, and great that month after month and year after year, we set new employment records and have more people living here than ever. We all know we used to have low unemployment because people kept leaving, but now we keep people because we have good jobs for them. We just don’t have enough people to fill all of them. Consider this if you feel we’re done driving growth, if you think we can rest after recent years of hard work that has us leading the nation across so many sectors of the economy. We are not done growing and we need to get down to some more heavy lifting. There are still thousands of job postings on the Saskatchewan government website saskjobs.ca. This number has nearly doubled in the last decade. It all sounds good, doesn’t it? To me, this is alarming if you consider the pent-up demand for product from houses to windows to farm equipment and more

that our businesses are trying to supply in many sectors. These jobs must be filled, otherwise we will lose many of the benefits of growth we have gained. With all the lost opportunities there is lost tax base, dampened productivity and loss of continued population growth. The labour market environment in Saskatchewan continues to offer hope and opportunity for young people to stay in Saskatchewan and certainly for new Canadians and people looking from across the country to build their futures in the province. Building successful careers and supporting a highly skilled workforce requires a commitment of people, industry, institutions and financial resources. Labour force development is a highly involved process that involves much more than training and orientation. Immigration, settlement, certification, apprenticeship and recruitment are only a few of the considerations essential to building a successful labour market strategy. Many industries, trainers and institutions will watch closely both provincial and federal policy decisions to determine if the resources are in place to further their commitment to delivering the workforce

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Mud and suds? Split them up Today’s generation is rapidly reinventing the definition of home. We are transforming our homes into personal spaces where we regularly indulge in experiences for which we at one time went outside the house. Along with this transformation comes the demand that each space performs its function the best way it conceivably can, while looking as striking as possible. One space that is, shall we say, bursting at the performance seams is the mud/laundry room. This hybrid has always had a huge demand on it, yet we’ve always tried to make one room out of the two. Ungrouping these spaces is the first thing that must happen. Each should be a room of its own. The mud room is the transition from the outside to the inside of the home. It is a dedicated highway for the entire family, including pets. This is where we shed the winter wear, the dirty boots, the sports equipment and even the grime the dog drags in.

growth and job creation. Each industry must accept responsibility for attraction and recruitment so we can continue to reach to meet this province’s true potential. We have the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, but there are many thousands of job openings to fill. Let’s keep busy and fill them. Let’s find solutions that make Canada’s Jobs Grant Program work for families, for communities and building a future in Saskatchewan.

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that the housing sector and many other sectors need. I’m convinced that Saskatchewan and the government of Canada can work with industry partners to develop training programs that bring people here, build the workforce, address the persistent housing demand and build vibrant communities across the province. Good planning and sound budgeting and policy decisions make for stronger sustainable communities. Balanced markets are good for both consumers and industry, and governments need to consider the potential consequences of their policy choices. We need to maintain the momentum and turn our attention to recruitment and retention. We need a labour market development culture where we embrace continuous improvement,

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Welcome to 4118 Green Olive Way, another beautiful Harmony Builders home! This 1768 sq. ft. two storey home “The Tenley” (see harmonybuilders.ca) has a fantastic open plan. Immediate possession available.

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Sun. 2-4pm $359,900 54 Fuhrmann Cres Walsh Acres John T. C. Bell 306-529-1929 www.johntcbell.com

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Sat. 2-4pm $469,900 2626 Garnet Crescents Megan Dunn 306-531-2329 www.yqrhomes.ca

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Janine Wilson 306-537-3200 BUNGALOW HARBOUR LANDING $570,000 2 bedroom bungalow, basement framed and wired. Immediate Possession. MLS® 484502

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

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Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

1448 sq. ft.• $429,900 (GST & Land Inc.) homesbydundee.ca

Lexi

$370,939 - 5048 Aerial Crescent in Harbour Landing $376,448 - 5401 Aerodrome Road in Harbour Landing

217 Greenall St. 1428 bungalow 225 Greenall St. 1372 bi-level Luxury ﬁnishings include dark stained walnut cabinets, granite counters, hardwood, tile, gas ﬁreplace and appliances!

306-201-9125

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Balgonie - $488,325

Home, wide lot and GST included

306-533-9698

Completely renovated split level home with many energy efﬁcient upgrades.

Jenni Bast 306-530-2255 Each ofﬁce independently owned & operated

Carolyn@ripplingerhomes.com

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BRIAN BAST REALTY INC.

5286 Aviator Crescent – Harbour Landing

4306 E Green Olive Way

1308 sq. ft.• $416,900 (GST & Land Inc.) homesbydundee.ca

The Colt - Harbour Landing $368,212 - 5044 Aerial Cr. $369,214 - 5413 Aerodrome

ACCESSABLE & AFFORDABLE IN CHURCHHILL DOWNS

LAKERIDGE BI-LEVEL $629,000 Great location on quiet crescent! 1641 sq. ft. bi-level, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths.

4305 E Green Olive Way

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306-737-1077

www.pacesetterregina.com Excellent Starter home 3 bedroom bungalow with DOUBLE CAR GARAGE ONLY $239,900

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Wow, stunning! 2400 sq. ft. walkout bungalow, 5 Acres. MLS® 484699

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

Danielle Wilson 306-536-0027

$339,900

Over 1,900 sq. ft. 2 Story Bonus Room. Spacious Floor Plan.

ASHLEY PLESE 306-533-3283

LEE ANN ALLAN 306-530-0892

MLS® 481638

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

Acreages & Lots

LANE REALTY

INDIAN HEAD: 783.31 ac - Located South of Indian Head with 651 cultivated acres. REGINA: 12.45 ac. - located just 20 minutes North of Regina! Shop, hip roof barn, chicken coop, corrals, 1 3/4 storey house. WHITE CITY: 22ac. - located 7 minutes from White City on Highway 48, 2400 sq. ft. 2 storey home with shop & barn. STOCKHOLM: 156 ac.135 cult. ac., new scale assess. 78,500. QU’APPELLE: 14 ac. - dugout, well (seepage), overhead power line runs across property, nat. gas on adjacent qtr.

GREENS ON GARDINER $409,900

ALBERT PARK CONDO $189,900 2 bedrooms, 2 bath South end top ﬂoor condo. MLS®485446

76 BOBOLINK BAY

1230 sq. feet Gorgeous hardwood Spacious rooms 2 bathrooms Inviting yard

WINDSOR PARK $589,900

BRIDLEWOOD ESTATES $869,900

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JASON SELINGER (306) 539-7975 To view full color feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS Visit our web site at www.lanerealtycorp.com

Great starter Bi-level, Great Location, Great Floor Plan

LANE REALTY

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5254 Aviator Cres

5325 Mitchinson Way

4118 Green Olive

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549,900

GRAND OPENING

529,900

5732 Pearsall Cresent

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4126 Green Olive

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107,000

399,990

1068 sq. ft. (possession June will build to suit)

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“Can I afford a renovation?” It’s the question many of you might be asking yourselves as you plan ahead and start thinking about new home projects. Maybe you want to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom, or finish the basement. But it takes money to do it right. The average kitchen or basement reno can cost anywhere between $20,000 and $40,000. But most people don’t have that kind of money lying around. So what do they do? They find the cheapest way to get the renovation they want. Either they try to do it themselves or hire the cheapest contractor. Unfortunately that mindset can lead you down the wrong path, one that’s full of problems. (Nine times out of 10 the cheapest contractor ends up costing you more.) The good news is, you have options. There are three ways most people pay for home r e n o v a t i o n s : s av i n g s , credit cards or borrowing against their home equity. If the project costs less than $10,000, using your savings or credit cards might be doable — check with a financial adviser or credit counsellor first. Using credit cards to pay for a renovation isn’t something I recommend because of high interest rates. You could end up paying for your renovation for the rest of your life and three times over if you can’t pay off the card quickly. If you are making only monthly minimum

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Using equity in your home to fund a major renovation can be a safer option to tapping into savings or paying with credit cards. payments it’s a very bad idea. And if you need to pay for other expenses with your credit cards you don’t want to hit your credit limit. So if you don’ t have enough savings — the case for most people — and you don’t want to rely on credit cards, that leaves you with option No. 3: Borrowing against your home equity. You could do this a few different ways. First, you could get a second mortgage using your home as collateral, but I don’t recommend it. Although the interest rate won’t be as high as it is with credit cards, it can be a lot higher than your current

mortgage rate. And paying off both mortgages will be difficult if you’re already in a tight financial situation. You could also get a homeequity loan. That’s when a lender lends you a lump sum using your home as collateral. Most lenders will let you borrow up to 75 per cent of your home’s appraised value, minus whatever you owe on your mortgage. So let’s say an approved appraiser (approved by the lender) appraises your home at $500,000 but you still owe $300,000 on your mortgage. That means they can lend you a maximum of $75,000 ($500,000 times 0.75 is $375,000, which, subtract-

ing $300,000, leaves $75,000), which they will give you in one lump sum. Now, that doesn’t mean that’s how much you’ll get. Your lender will determine your ability to repay the loan, and that depends on your income, credit history, employment, debt and other financial obligations. A home-equity loan is given to you in one lump sum, which you pay back at a fixed interest rate, in fixed payments for a fixed period of time — everything is fixed. And if you default on payments you could lose your home. A home-equity loan isn’t very flexible. If you can’t

make a monthly payment for whatever reason, you get penalized, which is why more homeowners opt for a home equity line of credit, known as a HELOC. A HELOC is a revolving line of credit with an adjustable interest rate that allows you to withdraw money as you need it (instead of one lump sum), but the interest rate can fluctuate up or down. It might seem risky, but the benefit is you don’t have to make fixed payments for a fixed period of time. In most cases, all you have to do is just pay the interest on the line of credit every month. If one month you

can’t make any payments, it’s OK — but always double-check this with your lender because each lender is different. If you’re concerned about affording a renovation, talk to financial professionals and lenders who can give you the right financing options. Because the truth is you can’t afford to do a renovation wrong — it costs more in the end, every single time, no exceptions. Catch Mike Holmes on Holmes Makes It Right, Tuesdays on HGTV. For more information, visit hgtv.ca. For more information on home renovations, visit makeitright.ca.

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AVAIL. NOW, newly reno'd 1 BR, a/c. Close to hospital and bus. Ref's req'd. $900/mo. incl. prkg. 2218 Halifax St. 306-569-1441. C905200

Bachelor for rent, clean, secure adult buildg, no pets, $725. 1425 Victoria. Avail Feb 1st. Call (306) 596-8438 C907903

BEST BARGAIN! $800. Beautiful redecorated 1 BR (apt) Suite, A/C, parking, security door, (1 person only) 2330 Broad St. 789-7773. C905186

CATHEDRAL area, 2 BR, nice quiet mature building, $1000/mo Heat & water incl. No pets 306-596-8284 C906171

Apartments 1 & 2 bdrms. East end & Cathedral. Call Jake 591-2736 or Bob 789-7727.

CATHEDRAL. Large 1BR, quiet apartment building, $825/mo. Close to Safeway. Mature adults, available now. Call: 306-586-2755

405 Rae St 2 Bdrm - $950 352-1402/586-6909 4525 Rae St 2 Bdrm - $1,195 584-2330/586-6909 411 Lorne St N 2 Bdrm - $1,095 565-3002/586-6909 2830 Gordon Rd 1 Bdrm - $1,120 586-6909 72 Angus Rd 1 Bdrm - $925 $300 move-in bonus 949-3758/586-6909 64 Froom Cres 1 Bdrm - $920 201-6053/586-6909 88 Angus Rd 1 Bdrm - $945 949-3758/586-6909 2020 9th Ave N 1 Bdrm - $955 359-3840/586-6909 Lease required; rent includes water, heat; no pets/no smoking

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1 & 2 BR, 25 Shaw St. Mature block, 306-949-0400 after 4pm

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1 BR, quiet adult blk, prkg, lndry, security doors, N/P. Northgate. Ref's. $800. 306-569-1665; 351-4105 C903840

2 Br 316 Hamilton $1100 + util 1156/1454RobinsonSt. Room$550+sharedutils. 306-527-9555;533-5534 C897810

2 BR SOUTH Quiet adult block, spacious, reno'd, everything new, by mall/ bus. 306-347-0888 C904030

2 to 5 br furnished and unfurnished rentals avail. $1,000 and up. JML Properties 306-522-6080. C894227

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DOUGLASPARK area, 2 BR 730 sq ft regulation bsmt suite avail immed, near Univ & bus, $1200 incl utils, share lndry, no pets, N/S, suitable for adults, ref's req'd. 306-352-0054 C904811

Golden Mile - Nice and newly decorated 1 BR. Balc, prkng, close to all ammen. $900. Call 591-2363 / 586-0275 after 11am. C906378

Don't be a HOARDER!!! Sell it Fast with the LEADER-POST Classifieds!!! C436608

Luxury Executive Condos Furnished & Unfurn. 1700 & 1500 sqft. Avail. Immed. Call Lana at: 306-502-5262 C899066

ROBERTS PLAZA, 1 BR, mature bldg. pool, 7th floor view, $1025. util incl. 584-1396 or 535-9782

Apartments Furnished

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CORMARK ACCOMMODATIONS Your Hotel Alternative! Corporate 1 & 2 BR fully furnished suites. Util, internet & housekeeping incl. DT, S, & NW Regina + Lumsben loc's.. Min 3 nights stay. Daily, weekly, monthly. (306) 731-3040

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Apartment For Rent - Quance St 2 br, 1 bath, 5 appls, underground prking, NS/ NP, quiet adult block. Avail Feb 1st, $1400 + own util (306) 761-5700 (306) 209-4929 (306) 209-4918

AWESOME MUST SEE 1 BR Bsmt Suite all appls incl. Excellent Cathedral location. $885 + power. 306-761-2097

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Main floor 2 bdrm. apt. Broad St. N. Ideal for new comers. $1200 per/month. Call 306-581-3357

ATTRACTIVE 1 BEDROOM C905235 Suit (1) young adult, quiet, hrdw, cat friendly, lndry, security, on Now accepting applications bus route, pls no texts 570-2076 for a Downtown 1 bdrm. apt. C898109 Recent renos. done. $700/Mth plus utilities. BOLD IS BETTER ! ! ! Avail. for viewing after Enhance your ad with ... Feb1/14. Call BOLD (306)-537-9041/ 525-8144 306-522-SELL (7355) C906667

1 BR in newly reno'd 3 BR home to share with 2 girls. 2 baths, 4 appls. Utils incl. N/P, N/S. Douglas Park. Avail now. Kirstin, 306-450-4644

C896408

Houses * 2-bedroom bungalow, 1-bedroom non regulation suite, 25' x 26' garage. Rosemont area. $274,900 * 3-bedroom bungalow, no basement, 26' x 26' garage. Coronation Park area. $267,900 * 1-bedroom condo, parking spot, small pets allowed. Genera Hospital area. $147,500 * 1-bedroom bungalow, no basement, needs reno's. Churchill Down area. $124,900 * Large waterfront lot at Sweet Grass Development Ridge. Katepwa Lake. $129,900 Shirley MacFarlane, 306-536-9127

Call: 306-522-SELL(7355) Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Online: leaderpost.com/placeanad

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3 bedroom house for rent 4201 - 6th Ave. References a must. Tennant responsible for all utilities. Please drive by then call (306) 581-2096

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Roomate Wanted, New Home On The Greens. No Smoking, No Pets Call 306-596-2927

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GLEN ELM PARK 3 Bdrm, 1 Bath, 1,040 sq. ft., double garage, private backyard, Call Bill 306-591-2248 C907517

Condos New Apartment Building Opens taking Applications

Modest Income – applicants welcomed Barrier Free – wheelchair accessible available 2 and 3 bedroom Units available In suite laundry Large Balconies

Contact: Shawn's Property Management at 306-539-4715 or visit our website at www.shawnsproperties.com

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SPACE FOR LEASE 1376 Lorne St. - 5,600 sq. ft. 196B Massey Rd - 840 sq.ft. 1417 Rose St - 4,000 sq.ft. 170 Albert St - 3,552 sq.ft. 178 Albert St - 2,400 sq.ft. Call now for details Adam Niesner, Jr. 569-1424 Website: www.niesner.com

CARRIAGE COURT – 306-789-7614 2 bedroom units, includes heat, water, a/c, 5 appliances, amenities, parking. Sorry no pets. East location. CIR Commercial Realty Inc. o/a Colliers International

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GOLDEN MILE – 306-551-0163 1 & 2 bedroom units, close to shopping & bus. Sorry no pets. CIR Commercial Realty Inc. o/a Colliers International

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GREENWOOD PLACE – 306-789-0838 Clean 3 Bedroom, includes 4 appl., water. Sorry no pets. CIR Commercial Realty Inc. o/a Colliers International

Halifax St Apartments – New Build Downtown Walk to Cafe´’s, Shopping, Work

Commercial & Industrial Property

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Feb. 1/14, 4-bdrm $1600 Near Gen. Hospital F/S/D/W/D - Garage Call 306-569-1424 to view

Hillsdale Area 1 & 2 BR apts Call: (306) 584-7103 or Galon Realty (306)522-6629 LAKEVIEW - 1 BR Apt $850 incl. water, heat, Coin W/D. Walk to amen. 306-570-2339

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Osler Place now accepting Wanted house to rent, 3 or 4 Recreation applications for rent on this bdrms. in Pilot Butte, White Properties newly renovated 3 bedroom City, or Balgonie. ASAP Outside Canada house and garage in Call 306-5507598 C907822 desirable family Downtown Scottsdale neighbourhood. Upgrades 2 BR Condo, avail. weekly/ Room & Board include new bathrooms, monthly rates. Call for Fall kitchen, flooring, windows, Specials. (306) 522-6629. CORONATION PARK C880081 siding & doors. Rooms, 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath, $2,785 per month, includes Christian home has 2 base− water, power & gas ment furnished bedrooms For furthe information call to rent 3/4 bathroom, (306) 537-9041 FIND THE RIGHT shared laundry. Large or (306) 525- 8144. PERSON FOR rumpus room with fridge, C906658 THE JOB, toaster over, microwave. OR THE RIGHT ITEM, Parksville BC, furn. 2 BR Free cable, wifi, females RENTER, SELLER SR. couple, min. to ocean only. Walking distance to boardwalk N/S/P $1100. incl. bus and shopping, $500. - whatever your need May - Sept 250-248-4902 Call: 306−529−8656 may be, C905355

2 bed, 2 bath , 5 app, newer TAKING APPLICATIONS house with a/c. for rent. 2 good, 2 bdrm. bungalows C893632 347 Retallack St. No Pets/ 2050 Lindsay St. 319 Rae FURNISHED SUITES in a Smoking, Ref. Req., $1350 S t . A p p l i a n c e s i n c l . $1000/mo. Available Now. secure 10 stry highrise. +util. Ph. 306 790−7999 C907592 Davin Place is a A good 3 bdrm. 1/2 Duplex comfortable alternative 3 bdrm, 2126 Elliott St. 4 appl, $ 1275/ Month fenced yard, $1,400. Now. away from home. Includes Call Keith Larson wifi & all amen. Call from eilleen.schuster@sasktel.net (306)537-3009 kijiji C907008 8 am - 8pm. 306-522-7167 789-4882 usedreginaCOR 894630 C905148

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115 Bell St. 3BR,1.5 bath, lots of upgrades, newly painted, bsmt, near university and bus, N/S/P $1650 ,Avail now 306-569-7457

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Avail. Immed. 2BR furn, quiet, 6 appls. balc. $1850/mo 126 Froom Cres. 306-569-1441.

HEART OF DOWNTOWN. Close to Victoria & Wascana Park. 1200 sq. ft., 2 Bdrm 228 MOUNT ROYAL PL main floor suite, avail. Twnhse, 1200 sf, 2BR, 1.5 bath, immediately Incl. appliances, laundry room, 5 appl, great rm, prkng. Avail Immed. $1450. 584-5378 private entrance, A/C, C897188 parking stall w/outlet, heat & water. No pets. Ref. req'd. $1,100/Mo. Ph: (306)-533-0229

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RAINBOW TOWERS 111 Lockwood Road Spacious 1&2 bdrm suites in mature hi−rise bldg in Albert Park. Bright, upgraded, great views. Pool, sauna, social room, on−site mgmt. No pets. Steps to South− land Mall. $1200 and up incl. utilities, A/C. Call: 306−586−8490

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Improving efficiency in the home and more efficient. You’re really tripling your money because you’re taking heat out of the air, so for the cost of what it costs to operate the heat pump, you’re getting triple back.” Replacing a home heating system can often be the best way to increase efficiency, but there are other ways homeowners can get the most from their heating system. Torsten Ely, senior energy adviser with City Green Solutions in Victoria, conducts energy assessments, which includes testing homes for air leakages. These can have

Megan Cole The Canadian Press VICTORIA — Turning up the heat during the cold winter months often means increases in energy bills, but simple, cost-efficient fixes like replacing furnace filters may conserve energy and reduce expenditures. When Peter Bodman, owner of Victoria’s Island Furnace and Fireplace, does service calls he finds the No. 1 thing homeowners fail to do is replace their furnace filter. “You’re just spending money if your furnace is plugged up because it has to work harder,” said Bodman. “For people who have heat pumps, they say the heat pump isn’t working. When we get there we see it has shut down because the furnace couldn’t breathe because the filter was plugged up.” The rising cost of energy has led many homeowners to seek more efficient heating systems. Bodman said the system he recommends most is the heat pump. Heat pumps work by extracting heat from the air and transferring it to the home. Many homeowners use a furnace or boiler system for backup during cold winter months. “Although electricity has gone up in price, heat pumps are still a very economical way to heat your home,” said Bodman. “Heat pumps are becoming more

a big impact on heating. “If you want to do it right from a building standpoint you want to address the building envelope and the insulation and air leakages before you look at the mechanics,” he said. “If you improve your building envelope you may be able to purchase a heating system that is smaller just because it doesn’t have to work as hard. “Also if you compare the life span of an improvement to the building envelope, that might last as long as 50 years or for the life span of the house; but mechanical

systems begin to fail after 15 or 20 years.” I m p rove m e n t s t o t h e building envelope could include adding more insulation to the attic or concrete foundation walls, or replacing windows. Torsten said one of the easiest fixes homeowners can do for heating, that they can see reflected on their energy bills, is replacing their old thermostats. “It’s quite amazing that you can save up to four or five per cent of your energy needed for heating by replacing a mechanical thermostat with an electronic one,” he said. “If the lifestyle of the family or homeowner is fairly regular an electronic programmable thermostat can be a good option.”

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Nicholas Read performs a blower door fan test. Simple, cost-efficient fixes like replacing furnace filters may conserve energy and reduce heating expenditures.

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Build with us in Northwest Regina Stop by today and tour beautiful show homes by Regina’s leading builders in Greenside Terrace and Edgewater. GREENSIDE TERRACE Yakobovich Homes 446 Greenside Terrace Mon - Fri: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sat & Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Enjoy the views in Greenside Terrace. This boutique estate development is located in northwest Regina and is part of the final phase of development in Fairways West. To learn more, visit harvardcommunities.ca

Crawford Homes 258 N. Shillington Road Mon - Thurs: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sat & Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Homes by Dundee 256 North Thauberger Road Mon - Thurs: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sat & Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Daytona Homes 221 North Thauberger Road Mon - Thurs: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sat & Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Pacesetter Homes 260 North Thauberger Road Mon - Thurs: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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