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To refinance or not to refinance: that is the question

To refinance or not to refinance: that is the question

Pikkert discusses what should you know before you refinance

  • Aug 22, 2018
To refinance or not to refinance: that is the question
Carving out little pieces of paradise

Carving out little pieces of paradise

Create more space by decreasing the amount of stuff you have

  • Aug 22, 2018
Carving out little pieces of paradise
A history of the Hazlett family

A history of the Hazlett family

One of the most oldest and accomplished pioneer families of Central Alberta

  • Aug 15, 2018
A history of the Hazlett family
Marijuana – did it cure my neck pain?

Marijuana – did it cure my neck pain?

Many years ago I suffered a neck injury in Japan

  • Aug 15, 2018
Marijuana – did it cure my neck pain?
A quick review of the mortgage process

A quick review of the mortgage process

It’s not that scary at all really now is it?

  • Aug 15, 2018
A quick review of the mortgage process
Reflecting on some favourite decorating plans

Reflecting on some favourite decorating plans

Personal places your house offer are what hold a precious place in your heart

  • Aug 15, 2018
Reflecting on some favourite decorating plans
Charles Kyme Wright

Charles Kyme Wright

Settlements of Central Alberta were known for their sense of community

  • Aug 8, 2018
Charles Kyme Wright
Did your lender really mean no?

Did your lender really mean no?

See if the ‘no’ you were given can be turned into a ‘yes’

  • Aug 8, 2018
Did your lender really mean no?
Cumin, curcumin and cardamom, oh my!

Cumin, curcumin and cardamom, oh my!

Spice things up while improving your health

  • Aug 8, 2018
Cumin, curcumin and cardamom, oh my!
Leopard - a fashion statement and a daring addition to your home

Leopard – a fashion statement and a daring addition to your home

Give your home some sass and watch your friends’ reaction

  • Aug 8, 2018
Leopard - a fashion statement and a daring addition to your home
Are you broke in terms of physical health?

Are you broke in terms of physical health?

Having a full fitness account is the best way to hedge your bets

  • Aug 8, 2018
Are you broke in terms of physical health?
Peanut butter and jam sandwich redemption!

Peanut butter and jam sandwich redemption!

Even as an adult, I find myself craving a good old fashioned peanut butter and jam sandwich

  • Aug 8, 2018
Peanut butter and jam sandwich redemption!
COLUMN: Has social media passed its peak?

COLUMN: Has social media passed its peak?

Saul Klein at the University of Victoria writes about erosion of trust at Facebook and Twitter

  • Aug 2, 2018
COLUMN: Has social media passed its peak?
A look back at U.S. - Canada trade debates

A look back at U.S. – Canada trade debates

The Canadian prairies are an agricultural heartland

  • Aug 1, 2018
A look back at U.S. - Canada trade debates
Prostate cancer; updated advice for the PSA test

Prostate cancer; updated advice for the PSA test

The decision to have, or not have, the test must always be left to the patient and his doctor

  • Aug 1, 2018
Prostate cancer; updated advice for the PSA test
Are you ready for home ownership?

Are you ready for home ownership?

Here are six key ways to decide if it’s the right time for you to buy

  • Aug 1, 2018
Are you ready for home ownership?
Finding dream elements for your home

Finding dream elements for your home

Simple pleasures can give us those dream home ‘wish list’ feelings

  • Aug 1, 2018
Finding dream elements for your home
Remembering the ‘pivotal’ summer of 1918

Remembering the ‘pivotal’ summer of 1918

The great Allied victory turned out to be the first of a string of major successes

  • Jul 25, 2018
Remembering the ‘pivotal’ summer of 1918
Long term family doctor decreases chance of death

Long term family doctor decreases chance of death

A long overdue report shows the family doctor (FD) helps to prolong life

  • Jul 25, 2018
Long term family doctor decreases chance of death
What does it actually mean to co-sign for a mortgage?

What does it actually mean to co-sign for a mortgage?

Know exactly what you are getting into and be prepared for contingencies

  • Jul 25, 2018
What does it actually mean to co-sign for a mortgage?