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EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ALL RIGHT HERE IN STONY PLAIN

Westland Park

8910–98th AVE., FORT SASKATCHEWAN

COME SEE OUR SHOW SUITE!

This is a great well-maintained family community. Only 10 minutes drive on the Manning Freeway.

587-414-5529

Lookup ID: 4R2260 at 4Rent.ca

PROPERTY FEATURES

• 2 & 3 bedroom units

• 1 & 1 1/2 baths

• Fenced yards

• Sorry, no pets

• Telus Fibre Optic

• Classic units feature European cabinetry, cultured marble countertops and tub surround. Upgrade to Elite units with stainless appliances, glass top range, full backsplash and much more.

Creston Place

56th St.–144th AVE., EDMONTON

Westland Park Hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 8am–4:30pm

Thursday: 8am–7pm

Saturday: 9am –1pm

REDUCED DAMAGE DEPOSIT: $395 REDUCED DAMAGE DEPOSIT: $395

This is a great well-maintained family community located close to schools, shopping, restaurants and public transit. Enjoy the Londonderry Athletic Grounds and Leisure Centre in the morning, and spend the evening at Manning Town Centre Cineplex.

587-414-5524

Lookup ID: 4R2255 at 4Rent.ca

PROPERTY FEATURES

• 2 & 3 bedroom units

• 1 & 1 1/2 baths

• Fenced yards

• Sorry, no pets

• Telus Fibre Optic

• Classic units feature European cabinetry, cultured marble countertops and tub surround. Upgrade to Elite units with stainless appliances, glass top range, full backsplash and much more.

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Creston Place Hours:

Monday: 9am-4pm

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9am–6:30pm

Friday: 10am–6:30pm

Incentives and prices may be changed without notice.

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Westland Park

8910–98th AVE., FORT SASKATCHEWAN

COME SEE OUR SHOW SUITE!

This is a great well-maintained family community. Only 10 minutes drive on the Manning Freeway.

587-414-5529

Lookup ID: 4R2260 at 4Rent.ca

PROPERTY FEATURES

• 2 & 3 bedroom units

• 1 & 1 1/2 baths

• Fenced yards

• Sorry, no pets

• Telus Fibre Optic

• Classic units feature European cabinetry, cultured marble countertops and tub surround. Upgrade to Elite units with stainless appliances, glass top range, full backsplash and much more.

Creston Place

56th St.–144th AVE., EDMONTON

Westland Park Hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 8am–4:30pm

Thursday: 8am–7pm

Saturday: 9am –1pm

REDUCED DAMAGE DEPOSIT: $395 REDUCED DAMAGE DEPOSIT: $395

This is a great well-maintained family community located close to schools, shopping, restaurants and public transit. Enjoy the Londonderry Athletic Grounds and Leisure Centre in the morning, and spend the evening at Manning Town Centre Cineplex.

587-414-5524

Lookup ID: 4R2255 at 4Rent.ca

PROPERTY FEATURES

• 2 & 3 bedroom units

• 1 & 1 1/2 baths

Creston Place Hours:

Monday: 9am-4pm

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9am–6:30pm

• Fenced yards

• Sorry, no pets

• Telus Fibre Optic

• Classic units feature European cabinetry, cultured marble countertops and tub surround. Upgrade to Elite units with stainless appliances, glass top range, full backsplash and much more.

Friday: 10am–6:30pm GreatApartments.ca

21–August 4, 2023

Incentives and prices may be changed without notice.

a guide to family-friendly gaming families that play together, stay together:

We’re now busier than ever, which means finding quality time to spend together can be a challenge. But one of the best ways that parents can spend more time with their kids is by doing the things they love. That’s why family gaming nights can be an ideal way to stay connected.

“We know that gaming together can help nurture positive values, teach important life skills and lead to a greater overall feeling of connectedness,” says Heather Potter, strategic communications manager at Nintendo.

Ready to get gaming? Potter shares her top tips for your next family game night.

introduce them to the classics

For the ultimate in early video game education, Potter encourages parents to start with the classics. “It’s

amazing how parents can relive the magic of their childhood with their own kids by playing their old favourites,” says Potter. “In addition to the new games featuring iconic characters like Mario and Zelda, it’s also easy to play the old favourites. Nintendo Switch Online has a huge library of classic games that parents can teach their kids, making new memories in the process.”

a little help goes a long way

Looking for a good gaming experience with your little ones? Choose games with easy or assist modes.

“This is a great way to not only introduce your kids to video games, and it also helps them to really engage and feel a sense of accomplishment,” says Potter. “For example, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a smart steering option to help young players stay on track.”

get co-operative

When kids are in the eight to 12 age range, their love of video games can really take flight. At this stage and beyond, Potter recommends that parents look for co-operative games –ones that lets them team up with their kids to work toward a common goal, teaching communication and teamwork skills along the way. “Super Mario Odyssey has an incredible twoplayer co-op mode. The first player controls Mario, while the second controls Cappy, Mario’s hat and main ally. Another great co-op game is Overcooked! 2, a game in which players work together to cook up a storm in a series of chaotic, crazy levels.” ■

— News Canada

Gaming together can help nurture positive values, teach important life skills and lead to a greater overall feeling of connectedness.

what’s the truth about best before dates?

We’ve all had that moment when you reach into the fridge for the container of yogurt, jar of pizza sauce or bottle of mustard and notice that the “best before” date on the package has passed. Does that mean you need to toss it in the garbage? No, not necessarily.

Best before dates appear on most food products that have a durable life of 90 days or less. There are some exceptions, including fruit and vegetables.

You should be aware that there is a key difference between a “best before” date and an “expiration date.”

Simply put, a best before date indicates the timeframe when a prod-

uct will be at its tastiest and freshest. After that date, the product may still be edible, but might not look or taste quite as good.

By contrast, an expiration date is the last day that something can safely be consumed. Expiration dates only appear on a small number of products, including infant formula and meal replacements.

It’s important to note that best before dates only apply to products that have been stored properly, such as refrigerating dairy products and avoiding extreme temperatures for pantry items.

Other products, such as canned goods or dried pasta, may also have best before dates, but those are not

actually required, and they’re usually a year or more out from the packaging date.

An unopened container of yogurt might be safe to eat days or even weeks after the best before date if it has been properly refrigerated. But a month or more after that date, maybe not.

When you do open the package, look for signs such as a funky smell or the presence of mould. By doing this instead of immediately tossing the product out, you can help reduce food waste.

Find more information on food safety at inspection.canada.ca.■

MERIDIAN SUITES

1 & 2 Bedrooms from $1,565*

587.404.5690

10142 111 St NW

Lookup ID: 4R4762 at 4Rent.ca

the MAYFLOWER

1 & 2 Bedrooms from $1,245*

587.414.5528

11808 100 Ave NW

Lookup ID: 4R2258 at 4Rent.ca

LE JARDIN apartments

1 Bedrooms from $1,095*

587.414.5526

9837 110 St NW

Lookup ID: 4R2257 at 4Rent.ca

CENTRAL COURT apartments

1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $1,020*

587.414.5523

11212 102 Ave NW

Lookup ID: 4R5680 at 4Rent.ca

the MOUNTBATTEN

Bach, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $930*

587.414.5527

10159 118 St NW

REDUCED DAMAGE DEPOSIT: $395

Lookup ID: 4R2259 at 4Rent.ca

REDUCED DAMAGE DEPOSIT: $395

HALF MONTH FREE RENT ON A 12 MONTH LEASE

REDUCED DAMAGE DEPOSIT: $395

REDUCED DAMAGE DEPOSIT: $395

REDUCED DAMAGE DEPOSIT: $395

UNIT

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Located in downtown Edmonton, Vibe Lofts is mere steps from all of the city’s great conveniences and is available to rent. Offering an array of loft types such as Studio Lofts, to One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Lofts. Crafted with superior cast in place concrete and steel construction Vibe Lofts is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, with unique amenity concepts. Explore what we have to offer, discover the true meaning of modern urban living, make the city your backyard, make Vibe Lofts your home.

MODERN& LENDRUM

living

LOCATION! LOCATION! A Brand New Building Coming to the University Area August 1st!

› (1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom units) consisting of near-market and market suites

› 2 storey walkout townhomes with apartments above

› Underground parkade

› Bicycle storage

› In-suite laundry

› Site o ce

› Multi-purpose room with private patio

› Large open courtyard

› Public pedestrian access path to LRT

› Building exterior: metal cladding and brick

Rentals@civida.ca/780-702-4545 or apply online at www.civida.ca

Lookup ID: 4R7639 at 4Rent.ca

Income qualifications apply

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Office hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only.

PROPERTY FEATURES

• This Architecturally significant complex has a beautiful brick façade and is trimmed with stucco and siding.

• Many units have brick trimmed archways over the front door.

• Well maintained with mature trees and manicured lawns/gardens.

• Large upgraded units with front and rear doors.

• 1 1/2 bathrooms and full basement

• Private fenced yards include a storage shed, cement patio and lawn area

• Sorry, no pets.

587-855-4331

Lookup ID: 4R2256 at 4Rent.ca

10 THINGS your mover will not do

BY CHUCK RESNICK

move containers of fuel or hazardous materials

Gas-powered items such as lawn mowers that are not emptied of fuel cannot be moved by your moving company. This is in accordance with Ontario’s Health and Safety Act and Hazard Materials Act. The law prohibits us from transporting these types of goods.

move live plants

Many movers, including our company, have their own guidelines about this. Securing plants takes a level of special treatment that we are not prepared to offer. If customers need advice on how to move plants, we can help them find companies that are equipped to do so. In our

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experience, most customers move plants themselves.

move items larger than we have the ability to do

When we see items that are too big and bulky for us to handle, we will let you know. Upright pianos, for example, are incredibly heavy and usually require heavy-duty dollies and a truck with a lift gate. We can definitely help you with any size of piano. Massive wall units can also present challenges. We can help you find the right firm to move those specialty items, if required.

move personal valuables

It makes sense that small valuables like jewelry, stocks, bonds and cash are items you should transport yourself.

moving animals

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When you hire a moving company, it is important to understand what services the firm can and cannot provide. At Two Men and a Truck – Canada, we pride ourselves on accommodating our clients in every possible way. But there are some requests that pose problems. There are 10 common issues that most movers won’t do, or are forbidden to do by law. 4

Moving animals takes special care, and movers are not willing to take responsibility for pets during a move. You are best to arrange for them to be somewhere else on moving day, and then ease them into their new surroundings yourself.

provide insurance coverage for all items

Ontario’s Conditions of Carriage requires movers to insure items at least 60 cents per pound. If our coverage does not include antiques or works of art, we can arrange it through our Insurer as long as these items are itemized upfront. Your homeowner insurance policy may also have a rider for goods in transit.

rearrange your furniture

Sometimes people ask us to rearrange their furniture at their destination, which adds to the time estimated for your move. We are happy to provide you with this service.

install major appliances

We are neither plumbers nor electricians. If you require installation of your major appliances, arrange to have those professionals help you during your moving week.

stop the clock because of a change on your end

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We get paid from the time we leave our facility until the time we return. If you change the parameters of your contract or something unex-

pected happens on your end to cause a delay, the move continues on as planned but will likely extend longer than your estimate.

load pre-packed boxes, items into a storage pod

We do not do “load only moves.” If someone else is driving the vehicle and the goods are not under our control, we can’t take responsibility for the condition of the goods at their final destination.

All of the above help ensure that your possessions arrive at the other end in one piece, with the safety of you, your family and the movers in mind. And, that’s our job!

Visit twomen.ca to find a location near you. ■

Chuck Resnick is vice-president, marketing and operations at Two Men and A Truck – Canada®

Heritage Park Towers

Offers you luxury living at competitive rates.

• Studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and loft suites available – Luxurious suites with open floor plans

• 6 appliances, includes washer/dryer in every suite

• Heated underground parking

• On-site management

• Close to shopping, hospital, professional complexes and bus

North: 780.434.5930 / 2918–109 St.

South: 780.468.6146 / 2910–109 St.

East: 780.485.9740 / 2908–109 St.

West: 780.468.6163 / 2914–109 St.

Lookup ID: 4R6536, 4R6537, 4R6538 & 4R6539 on 4Rent.ca

After a year of working from home for many of us, it’s only natural to be hitting a rut. No matter how great your at-home work setup is, you might need a refresh.

Here are few tips to make working from home so much better:

declutter your workspace

A lot of work-related clutter can build up over time. Take a few minutes to collect any office items lying

around the house, such as your video call headphones or your loose papers and sticky notes. Then recycle anything you don’t need and store the rest in a dedicated location. You’ll feel fresher and ready to take on what’s next.

upgrade your workwear

Just because you aren’t going into the office doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to feel your best and look sharp. If you’re keen on business wear, try easing into a new pair of pants or a simple summer dress to find a more relaxed summertime vibe. If you’ve defaulted to pyjamas and sweats every day, consider finding the happy medium with a new pair of sleek joggers, just for a change.

get outdoors

Take advantage of the season and head outside while you can. A quick walk in a local park is a great way to take a break or end your workday. If you have a backyard or balcony, set up a simple internet extender to move the office outside on warm days. The fresh air will lift up your spirits and do wonders for your productivity.

boost online security for your personal devices

According to a recent survey, only 18 per cent of Canadians are using online identity theft protection tools, and most of us just don’t know where to start. With so much online activity taking place, including a high volume of info sharing, we’ve become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks and identity theft, so it’s worthwhile to update your security measures for your personal devices as best as you can.

While no one can prevent all identity theft or cybercrime, using an all-in-one solution like Telus Online Security Powered by NortonLifeLock can help protect your personal devices, online privacy and information. Made for consumers, the comprehensive coverage is available across Canada (excluding Quebec residents) and includes multiple layers of protection that can help protect your identity and provide restoration if your personal information is ever stolen.

Overall, changes like these can help bring peace of mind to your work-from-home life going forward. Find more information at telus.com/ onlinesecurity. ■

News Canada

Just because you aren’t going into the office doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to feel your best and look sharp.