One of my all-time favourite annuals, Sweet William, is the choice for the 2015 Flower of the Year! This little, bright, hardy and resilient fellow made his way into my heart by chance. I was out searching for a few annuals to fill the voids and of course, though it…

Clear it all out. I mean it, move a ton of stuff out of your place. That goes for your beloved doll collection, family photo collages, and that couch that has followed you from house to house. As sentimental as these things might seem to you, buyers want to be…

DUNVEGAN GARDENS IS A FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR 62 YEARS, MAKING THE ART OF BEAUTIFYING OUR REGION THEIR BUSINESS. “Our family moved to the region in the fall of 1952, and quickly got used to the hard work and long hours that were needed in…

Hopefully you got lots of rest this winter because summer is just around the corner and there just isn’t a lot of time for sleep! Between the Western Canada Summer Games and a whole slew of concerts- 2015 promises to be even bigger and better in Fort McMurray. Not sure…

Perhaps you have moved into a new house and are looking to make it a home. Or perhaps you have taken a good look around your home and decided that you would like to be surrounded by inspiring art. The look of blank walls may seem overwhelming, but this is…

Crystal* and Bruce* became foster parents in an unconventional way. Travelling for work on a plane, Crystal met two women engaged in friendly conversation. Crystal learned they were Government of Alberta workers about to meet with children placed in foster care outside of Fort McMurray. Crystal asked why children were…

As soon as that warm air hits Fort McMurray you will likely find yourself outside more and more enjoying the beautiful weather, possibly having a backyard fire or BBQ. If you have pets, or know people who like to visit with their pets, it’s best to think about their safety…

I stand there in awe, because it is a rather large beast with a tendency to make strange and unusual noises. I’ve seen it often, but never found reason to use it myself. I am staring it down in my garden shed, woman versus large orange growly machine. I inherited…