February’s MP Report
Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy. They make up 70% of our private workforce and employ over eight million Canadians. Yet,...
Banana Oatmeal Power Pancakes
I love making a big batch of these pancakes on the weekend. They are amazing to eat fresh and I like having lots of...
Fat Biking
It wasn’t long ago that riding a two-wheeler in the dead of winter was seen as a crazy thing to do. Back then, only...
Hamsters, gerbils, and (the best) guinea pigs!
Small rodent-sized pets, otherwise affectionately known as pocket pets, include mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters and Guinea pigs. These little animals are not expensive to...
Prayer Plant
PRAYER PLANT (marantaceae leuconeura erythroneura) Origin: Brazil In the evening the leaves stand up facing each other, like praying hands, and lay flat during the day. This is one of my favourite house plants! I love a plant that has something special about it – and this one certainly does.
January’s MLA Report
I'd like to take the opportunity to write this month about our most precious natural resource, which is water. Alberta is fortunate to have...
Mount Lady Macdonald Hike
LEVEL
Expert
ALTITUDE
2,606 m
ELEVATION GAIN
1200 m
DURATION
5-8 Hours
GETTING THERE
Drive along Bow Valley Trail and turn left onto Benchlands Trail.
Follow the road untilyou see the parking lot on...
Snowshoeing Alive and Well After 6,000 Years
Winters in Canada have always been depicted by snow, ice hockey, snowmobiling, skiing in all of its forms, and ice fishing. Growing up in...
January’s MP Report
Happy New Year! Please accept my best wishes for a wonderful 2017.
January is a time when we recover from the Christmas holidays, try to...
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This soup is made with fresh vegetables and delicious spices. It works well for a main dish for lunch or supper, and freezes well for an easy meal later!