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edmonton area maps
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2.5
• Kitchen with island
• 6 Appliances
• Large private patio
• Upgraded cabinets
• Walk-in pantry
• Parks and walking trails
• On site management
• Modern townhome
• Includes two parking stalls
• Accept large pets upon approval
• Supermarkets and medical clinics nearby
• Unfinished basements (great for storage)
• Walking distance to public transportation
• Easy access to Anthony Henday Drive (Hwy 216)
how to reduce bank fees
Banks charge fees for their products and services, like savings accounts. There are ways to reduce those fees so you don’t pay more than you need to.
First, consider how you use your accounts. You don’t want to pay monthly fees for account features you will never use. On the other hand, you need to be careful with fee-per-transaction accounts because fees can add up quickly.
For many accounts, banks charge a set monthly fee. This allows you to make a certain number of transactions each month. The number and type of transactions included in your monthly fees depend on your account. You must pay for each transaction over the pre-set number your monthly banking package allows.
Some accounts will waive the monthly fee if you keep a minimum
balance throughout the month. For example, say you pay $12 per month in fees. Your financial institution may waive this cost because you maintained a minimum balance of $2,000, saving you $144 per year.
You may also qualify for a multiproduct discount if you have more than one banking product with your financial institution. For example, you may get a discount if you have a mortgage and a credit card. Check with your bank to find out if you qualify for one of these service packages or discounts.
With a “per-transaction” account, you pay for every transaction you make, and fees can add up fast if you’re not careful. Consider the number of transactions you make per month before deciding if a pertransaction account is right for you.
Certain financial institutions have signed an agreement with the feder-
al government to offer low-cost accounts with basic features. Low-cost accounts charge a maximum of $4 per month in banking fees. You may be eligible for a free low-cost account if you meet certain conditions. Before you sign up for an account, make sure you understand all the terms and conditions, including fees. Ask questions about anything you don’t understand. Keep a copy of your account agreement for your records.
Banks must send you electronic alerts any time your account balance falls below $100 or another limit you set. This will help you avoid overdraft fees.
To learn more and use an account comparison tool to find accounts best suited to you, visit canada.ca/money. ■
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• Large open concept suites
• Quiet concrete building
• 6 appliances including in-suite laundry
• Underground parking available
• Heat included
• Kitchen with breakfast bar and granite countertops
• 24-hour on-site management • Pet free property
calgary area maps
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3 ways to know you’re selecting the
freshest ingredients
As the old adage goes, you are what you eat. Fresh food not only looks and tastes better – it’s also packed with the vitamins and nutrients our bodies need. So, when it comes to feeding yourself, your friends or family, you want to make sure you’re using the freshest and highest quality possible ingredients. Here are three ways to ensure you pick the freshest ingredients when visiting the grocery store.
use your senses
Visually inspecting fresh produce is the first way to pick the best items. Bright, vibrant colours generally indicate when something is at peak freshness.
Pick up each item and inspect it all around. Soft or discoloured spots
often indicate that something is past its prime. With corn on the cob, peel back a bit of the husk to make sure the one you choose is in the best condition. For items in plastic packages, inspect the food from all angles, looking for signs of bruising or rot.
Finally, give it a sniff. Fruits like pineapple and mango will give off a sweet smell when ripe.
shop local
Select grocery stores have signs indicating where the produce and other products they sell are grown. When you buy locally grown produce, you can feel confident that it was picked at peak freshness and appeared on store shelves soon after being harvested.
Locally grown seasonal produce is often cheaper than imported
options. Plus, buying locally reduces the carbon footprint of the food you eat and supports local producers.
be selective in where you shop
Nothing is more frustrating than reaching into the fridge for some recently purchased produce you plan to use in a meal to find out that it’s already spoiled. Find out what your preferred retailer’s policy is on returns. Loblaw grocery stores, for example, have a “Fresh Promise” guarantee where if you’re not completely satisfied with produce purchased in-store, they’ll replace it within seven days and offer a full refund.
Find more grocery shopping tips at loblaws.ca. ■
• Limited availability
• Fridge, stove, dishwasher
• Heat & hot water
• Fireplace
• In-suite & outdoor storage
• Balconies or patio
• Church, community centre & schools all in walking distance
• Easy access to LRT & bus routes
• Outdoor pool
moving bulky items
BY CHUCK RESNICK
When it comes to moving households, handling large, bulky items is a challenge, especially if you decide to do the moving yourself. Here are a few tips that can help.
Whether it is a pool table or piano, consider hiring a professional moving company to transport your large, bulky items. Ideally, neither you nor an inexperienced mover should be learning the process while handling your large, bulky possessions. This process is not without its risks, and here is how you can prepare:
pool table
A pool table must be disassembled before moving it. Depending on the age of the table, you may or may not have the original documentation on how it was put together and how to take it apart. Usually, the side rails and pockets come off, and the felt must be carefully removed.
Depending on the size of the table, it will be composed of up to three large, heavy pieces of slate that comprise the playing surface. These slate surface pieces are often held into place on the frame with screws covered with bees wax. You have to know to look for these; otherwise you can do damage. Each section of slate has to be wrapped in moving blankets. At Two Men and A Truck® – Canada, we also stretch wrap them so we can get a better grip. The slate pieces should not be laid flat in the truck, as being jostled during the trip will create stress points that could cause cracks. The slate pieces should be secured vertically at the sides of the trick and should not come into contact with anything else during transport.
When it’s time to reassemble the table at the other end, it’s important to realize just how heavy it is and place the sections of it carefully, realizing that its weight can have an effect on floor-bearing capacity. Ideally, pool tables should go into a basement on a concrete floor.
pianos
It takes a minimum of three people to move a piano. The process begins with removing the pedal system, which must happen in a systematic way for the number of bolts that hold it onto the instrument. Pad wrap everything with moving blankets and stretch wrap each piece for added protection.
The process for dismantling the rest of the piano depends on the type. Usually, one leg has to be lifted and unbolted to come off. We leave the bolting system attached and pad wrap & stretch wrap each leg so nothing is lost. At this point, we lower the piano gently on its side onto a special piano sled.
Then, we remove the second leg while at least two people are supporting the piano. At this point, we shift the piano to the upright position at the edge of the sled, which has an indentation to accommodate the lid overlap so the piano does not touch the floor. It sits on a cushioned blanket and secured to the sled to prevent pressure points while being moved. Then it becomes easy to remove the final leg.
We pad wrap and stretch the piano body, then ease it onto a special dolly and wheel it out the door. The piano should remain on the dolly, which becomes part of it during transport. We strap it to the side wall of the truck, halfway between the two wheel bases, for the least amount of jostling. Once it is reassembled in the new home, it is critical that the owners have the instrument retuned, as there will be some unavoidable changes from the move.
Visit twomen.ca for a location near your rental home. ■
Chuck Resnick is vice-president, marketing and operations at Two Men and A Truck – Canada®
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• 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms limited availability
• Fridge, stove, dishwasher & garburator
• Heat & water included
• Wood burning fireplace
• In-suite & outdoor storage
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
• Squash & tennis courts
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Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm After hours appointments readily accommodated.
• Min to LRT and Heritage Station
After hours appointments readily accommodated.
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• 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites
• Heat & water included
• Wood burning fireplace
• Sunken living rooms
• Vaulted ceilings on the third floor
• In-suite & outdoor storage
• Oak cabinets
• Five kitchen appliances
• Only steps away from bus stop Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
• 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms limited availability
• Fridge, stove, dishwasher & garburator
• Heat & water included
• Wood burning fireplace
• In-suite & outdoor storage
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
• Squash & tennis courts
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm After hours appointments readily accommodated.
