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EDMONTON REGION GUIDE

ACCOUNT MANAGERS Carolyn Porteous carolyn@mediaclassified.ca 780.984.4902 GROUP SALES MANAGER Randi Segal randi.segal@mediaclassified.ca MANAGER CUSTOMER SALES & SERVICE Marilyn Watling marilyn@mediaclassified.ca PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Leo Racioppo leo@mediaclassified.ca

SPOTLIGHT

ESSEX DEVELOPMENTS – Woodbridge at Palisades: Surrounded by paths, and walking distance to amenities, these townhouse rentals are perfect for the family on the go. North East......................8 North West................... 11 North Central................16 South West..................25 Stony Plain...................27

MAPS...................... PAGE 5 HOLIDAY Reduce gift-giving stress............ PAGE 6 RECIPE Coffee smoothie.......... PAGE 10 HEALTH Homemade granola...... PAGE 12 HOME Designer tips for cottagecore style...... PAGE 18 MOVERS Pack like a pro............ PAGE 26

14 INFO YOU CAN USE

22 THE VIEW

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HOLIDAY

4 ways to reduce

gift-giving stress this holiday season

amily member or office Secret Santa can prove challenging. Sure, there’s the worry of the gift selection itself when attempting to buy for the person who has everything, or for someone you barely know. Add in the stresses of gift wrapping, timely delivery if you’re ordering online, and trying to score a just-right item that suits your budget, and you’ve got a perfect holiday-anxiety storm. Fortunately, reducing holiday stress is very possible. Here are four ways that can help:

whittle down your list

Even if it feels like your people-to-shop-for list is set in stone, know this: it’s okay to reassess each year. Buying for kids instead of adults in a family-and-friends dynamic is a great way to minimize spending. Or, incorporating an ornament exchange with hardto-buy-for types will keep the

spirit of giving alive without sacrificing your sanity in the process.

be a purposeful shopper

A great way to avoid buying items your recipients don’t want or need or spending over your limit? Make a list. Whether you prefer to shop in-store or online, being prepared before you buy will help minimize unnecessary purchases. And making a list early on will also help you determine if you’re planning to buy too many gifts, period.

get emotional

A study published by the Journal of Consumer Psychology found that many participants chose to give a personal but predictable present, assuming the recipient would prefer it. Interestingly, the study found gift recipients valued emotional presents that tugged at their heartstrings instead. So,

consider choosing a meaningful gift that helps others through tough times. Take the stress out of personalizing it completely with something like the World Vision catalogue. Since it helps children in the world’s most dangerous places, it can be one way to help everyone feel good about giving.

shop early and shop smart

Sometimes it’s not possible to finish your holiday shopping well in advance. So, whenever possible, set aside a few hours on a weekend or after work to chip away at your list online or in person and avoid the chaotic last-minute rush. And for those who prefer to shop online but are concerned about delivery dates, shopping early (and with reputable retailers) is even more important. Find more information about the gift catalogue at worldvision.ca/gift. ■ — News Canada

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RECIPE

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coffee-lovers F

ew beverages are so universally loved as coffee. And there’s no shortage of ways to consume this caffeine-filled favourite: slow drip, hot, iced, foamed – the list goes on. But how about a coffee smoothie? This delicious coffee smoothie is the perfect quick morning pick-me-up. ■

Coﬀee Smoothie

Prep time: 2 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt • 1 1/4 cup (300 mL) chopped • 1 tbsp (15 mL) cocoa powder 70% cocoa solids dark chocolate • 5 large eggs, yolks and whites separated • 1 jar (375 g) crunchy hazelnut spread, divided • 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice for 30 seconds. 2. Optional: Add whipped cream and nutmeg sprinkled on top.

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healthy up your breakfast with homemade

granola S

tore-bought granola is delicious, but usually high in sugar and fat. This recipe, developed by the staﬀ at Harrowsmith magazine, is sweetened with honey and full of healthy coconut and sunﬂower seeds. Enjoy it sprinkled on top of blueberries and yogurt with a drizzle of honey or a dash of stevia.. ■ — News Canada

Best-Ever Healthy Homemade Granola Prep time: 15–20 minutes Total time: 20 min Serves: 8-9 cups Ingredients: • 1/3 cup (80 mL) + 1 tbsp (15 mL) coconut oil • 2/3 cup (165 mL) + 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey • 3/4 cup (190 mL) sunﬂower seed butter • 1 tbsp (15 mL) cinnamon • 1 ½ tsp (7 mL) salt • 7 cups (1.75 L) quick-cooking or large-ﬂake rolled oats

• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded, unsweetened coconut • 2 tbsp (30 mL) hemp seeds (optional) • 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground ﬂaxseeds (optional) • ½ cup (125 mL) raisins or dried cranberries (optional) • ½ cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions: 1. In large pot, melt coconut oil and honey over low to medium heat. Watch carefully – they can burn easily. 2. Add sunflower seed butter and whisk until combined. Add cinnamon and salt and whisk again. 3. Remove from heat. Pour in oats and coconut and mix together with a sturdy spoon, making sure to incorporate honey mixture from bottom of pot. 4. Evenly spread granola over a parchment-lined pan and bake in 350°F (190° C) oven for 10 minutes. 5. Remove from oven and stir so that bottom bits are well incorporated and don’t burn. Bake another 10 minutes. 6. Remove from oven and set aside so granola cools and crisps up. Add hemp seeds, flaxseeds, raisins and walnuts, if desired, and mix together until well combined. 7. Store in an airtight container up to five days or refrigerate up to three weeks. Find more nutritious and delicious recipes at harrowsmithmag.com.

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Window treatments are not too expensive and don’t take much skill to install, but they add a feeling of comfort and versatility to the space

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kitchen, and when they picture how they’d set the blinds, they’re already putting themselves there. Take some thought as to the material and tone. Your shades are not the place for an accent colour. Match a mid-tone in your existing colour scheme for the best results.

switch to open shelves

While having your kitchenware displayed on open shelving doesn’t automatically help renters imagine themselves using the kitchen, open shelving does something just as good. It’s memorable, striking and fashionable. A tenant may well be considering the upgrade themselves, and being saved the work can potentially translate into an easier sale.

install a new faucet

id you know that improvements to the kitchen add more value to a home than in any other room? Updating an interior as a savvy investor doesn’t have to break your budget. Try these efficient, effective kitchen upgrades:

put up window treatments

They’re not too expensive and don’t take much skill to install, but they add a feeling of comfort and versatility to the space. You want the people to feel at home in your

It’s such an everyday object that we always don’t think about it much, but a kitchen’s faucet is one of the first places the eye lands on as someone enters the room. Make a good first impression by simply swapping it out for a fresh one. A flowing, statuesque design will catch the eye while conveying high value. Consider modern features like Touch2O, that lets the faucet turn on with a simple tap anywhere on it. A faucet with a Lumicoat finish will resist mineral buildup, keeping up an effortlessly shining display. Find more information at deltafaucet.ca. ■ — News Canada November 24–December 8, 2023

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three designer tips for

cottagecore style at home

implifying your life starts right at home with this year’s cottagecore design trend. If you’ve been feeling inspired to refresh your décor, consider this soothing style that evokes the tranquility of the countryside. To help you get the look, Sharon Grech,

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Benjamin Moore colour and design expert shares her top three tips.

celebrate crafts and comfort

Strongly influenced by nostalgia, cottagecore style is a celebration of crafts, vintage pieces, and a slower

pace of living. “Cottagecore spaces are defined by their connection to nature and nod to historical inspiration. You can bring this to life through colour, authentic heirloom furniture or even small decorative elements such as period dishware, vases and even plants and dried flowers,” says Grech.

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create calming warmth

Key to the “calm and cozy” feeling that cottagecore evokes is creating a warm and inviting ambience. For a modern twist, envelop your space in all-over colour. Choose colours that feel timeless and minimalistic without feeling cold or bare such as warm hues like Sunlit Coral 2170-60, Fernwood Green 2145-40 or a neutral like Pashmina AF-100, in a premium paint such as Benjamin Moore Aura interior.

bring the outdoors in

Inspired by the traditional English countryside, simple living, and finding harmony with the natural world,

Cottagecore is known for bringing the outside in. Consider displaying fresh-cut flowers, hanging dried

flowers and even incorporating floral fabrics into your furniture to create a natural and organic feel. ■ — News Canada November 24–December 8, 2023 4Rent.ca

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ith the holiday season around the corner, you might be wondering how to plan your celebrations without creating health risks. As we have learned to live with COVID-19, it’s easier to feel comfortable and prioritize fun, but no one wants to create a super-spreader event or be the cause of someone’s illness. So, here are some steps to consider to make your time together safe and enjoyable:

THE VIEW

As we have learned to live with COVID-19, it’s easier to feel comfortable and prioritize fun, but no one wants to create a super-spreader event or be the cause of someone’s illness. communicate with guests

set up simple precautions

Implement simple steps that will help keep any event safe. Encourage clean hands by setting up soap dispensers and paper towels by the sink or place hand sanitizer near food. Avoid communal bowls of food like chips and instead pre-portion them into plates or cups, or use utensils for self-service. Consider running a quality air filter or opening windows if the temperature allows.

Let your guests know what you’ve done to make the setup safer so they can feel confident about attending. Remind them to stay home if they are feeling unwell or may have been exposed. We all know to stay home if there’s risk, but the pressures of the holiday social season can make it hard to say no to events when unwell. You can make someone’s decision not to attend easier by saying it’s okay.

consider the risk and situation

The state of the pandemic changes often, whether it’s new variants or new vaccine approvals. As you’re planning your get-together, keep in mind varying levels of risk. It can be tempting to see COVID-19 as a cold or minor illness,

but that’s not the case for everybody. Not only does the disease increase the risk for longer-term health problems, some people are not able to mount a proper immune response even if they’ve been vaccinated. They might have a health condition or be taking medication that impacts their immune system. Fortunately, in addition to the tips above, there are additional prevention and treatment options that can help protect immune-compromised people, such as monoclonal antibodies. These work by mimicking the body’s natural antibodies to neutralize a virus. You can learn more about the best ways to prevent or treat COVID-19 by speaking with your healthcare provider and by visiting canada.ca.■

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MOVERS

pack like a pro

t’s no big secret moving can be stressful – from broken dishes to lost items. But there are a few things you can do to make the whole process a little easier on the nerves.

‘Always stack dishes upwards and never use newsprint to wrap ﬁne china as it can be messy to clean.’ Start by planning your moving day well in advance. Once you select your moving company, book your reservations two to four weeks before your scheduled move day to guarantee availability. Next, it’s time to roll up those sleeves and begin boxing up your household or oﬃce space. Choosing boxes to do this may not be as much of a no-brainer as you’d presume:

• Boxes of books get heavy fast so ensure to use only small boxes when it comes to these items. Apply this general rule to everything you’re packing: the heavier the item, the smaller the box.

BY CHUCK RESNICK

Assign boxes to specific rooms. Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box – it can make for a frustrating unpacking process or a wild goose-chase if you’re looking for kitchen utensils in the living • Emptying the closet can be room box. Keep a record an organizing nightmare. of what goes into which Use specific wardrobe box so you can find what boxes to simplify the proyou need instantly. cess. To save space, clothes When it comes to large in drawers can be packed appliances, take a peek Chuck Resnick at the owner’s manuals into suitcases. to see if there are special instructions • As tempting as it may be to pick up for moving. used cardboard boxes from the groPacking breakables requires the cery store, don’t. You never know upmost care. Always stack dishes what little critter is hiding in the upwards and never use newsprint corner of food boxes – or if the box to wrap fine china as it can be messy will be strong enough to support to clean. Instead, choose protective your possessions. In fact, don’t use packing paper or bubble wrap. used boxes in general; you don’t With these tips and a few deep know how much weight they can breaths, you’re well on your way to a handle or how much weight they’ve smooth-sailing move. Visit twomen.ca already handled. for a location near you. ■ Chuck Resnick is vice-president, marketing and operations at Two Men and A Truck – Canada®.

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5 tips for

dealing with inflation F our in 10 Canadians report that money is a daily concern for them, and one third of low-income Canadians admit to worrying about money almost constantly. With inflation at its highest level in more than 30 years, it’s more

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important than ever for us to become financially literate. Here are 5 money saving tips to help keep you afloat.

build a budget

The first step towards financial security is to create a budget

that you can stick to. Your budget should track all of your income and expenses, including food, housing, transportation and entertainment. If your monthly expenses exceed your income, you’ll either need to cut back on spending or find ways to bring more money in.

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Hold off on purchasing bigger ticket items until they go on sale. Most retailers have recurring sales promotions on certain items a daily indulgence that makes you happy, look for other small ways to cut back that can add up to big savings.

avoid high-interest payments

cut back on frivolous spending

It’s become a bit of a cliché to advise people to stop buying takeout coffees to save money. And it’s true: with tax and tip a coffee can easily cost $5 to $10. But don’t make yourself miserable. If that cup of java is

Credit cards are a handy way to pay for things and can even earn you cash back or other rewards. But the interest rate on credit cards is very high, often 20 per cent or more. And, if you don’t pay off your full balance monthly, the interest is charged from the date of purchase. If you can’t pay your credit card bills in full, see if you qualify for a line of credit. These have much lower interest rates so you can start paying down your debt.

use coupons

Using coupons is a great way to lower the cost of staple items such as

groceries, diapers, personal hygiene products or to splurge on an occasional fast-food treat. In addition to the printed coupons that come in the mail or newspapers, there are numerous online resources for coupon clipping.

shop on sale

Hold off on purchasing bigger ticket items until they go on sale. Most retailers have recurring sales promotions on certain items. A sales associate may be able to let you know when the next cycle will start. And make note of upcoming seasonal sale periods such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. ABC Life Literacy Canada’s Money Matters program offers free workbooks, activities and workshops to help Canadians better manage their finances. Learn more at abcmoneymatters.ca. ■ — News Canada

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Security Deposit $299

• Underground heated parking available • Cats and Dogs welcome

Seniors 55+ Security Deposit $199

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587-414-5531

Suite 129, 10411 - 105th Ave • www.square104.com Lookup ID: 4R2232 at 4Rent.ca Grant MacEwan University

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ON-SITE MANAGEMENT OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9:30am to 5pm *Some restrictions apply