Children’s festival offers lesson in reconciliation through traditional beadwork
Children’s festival offers lesson in reconciliation through traditional beadwork Aidyn Cresswell is searching for images inside the Musée Héritage Museum in St. Albert. The seven-year-old is on a scavenger hunt under the watchful eye of program manager Sharon Morin. Aidyn, one of a couple dozen Grade 2 students from Leo Nickerson Elementary School, races around […]
Wheelchair-friendly fishing park sought for Williamswood area
Sambro man inspired to create park by two friends who had cancer A Sambro, N.S., man said two of his best friends who had cancer — Cory Shay and Kyle MacKay — inspired him to look for property to develop a wheelchair-accessible park in the Williamswood area. “They both unfortunately passed away in their 20s,” […]
Answering these 3 questions about money can enrich your life
Most financial advisers see their job as helping clients manage money. Steve Sivak wants to help them manage life. Sivak, 39, focuses on the human side of financial planning. “People are much more likely to stick with a financial plan that’s aligned with their values,” Sivak said. “While I don’t force it, I try to […]
Money Advice for Newlyweds
What’s the secret to a happy marriage? We all know that stress can cause a real strain on a relationship, especially financial stress. So it’s important to learn how to minimize that stress. Here’s our money advice for newlyweds. For richer or for poorer… that’s what you agreed to when you spoke your vows in […]
Make the most of your landscaping projects this year with these tips
Home improvement projects aren’t constrained to a single season, but during these warmer months, your focus is no longer simply on your home’s indoors. Now there’s outdoor yard work to do as well, and if you’re looking to recreate your outdoor space, your outside projects may include some landscaping. If you have landscaping as part […]
Budgeting tips for first time homeownership
One of the most pressing questions young adults worry about is how does one afford the expenses of homeownership, from saving for a deposit and covering the transfer costs to making the bond repayments but still have enough left over to pay for the rates and taxes. “Everybody is looking for a simple answer to […]