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Dumba not worried about ranking

Mathew Dumba doesn’t put a whole lot of stock in scouting lists.

Nov 18, 2011 5:30 PM Read more >

Wood stains don’t have to come in ‘wood’ colours

When someone says the words “stained wood”, what colours do you think of? Probably some shade of brown, perhaps with a golden or reddish hue.

Jul 9, 2010 7:58 PM Read more >

Aretha Franklin to headline Essence Fest

Newly engaged queen of soul Aretha Franklin is headlining this summer’s Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, and its other top performers include Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Stephanie Mills, Charlie Wilson and Keyshia Cole.

Jan 13, 2012 5:19 PM Read more >

Anchoring for a Shade Sail

How can I find where wood is located behind aluminum siding so I can screw an anchor into it?

Aug 28, 2020 6:10 AM Read more >

Houseworks: Sulphur Water Fix

Q: How can I get rid of the rotten egg smell of the water at our cottage? It affects both the hot and cold supply. I’m told dumping chlorine down the well may help, at least for a while. What are my options?

Jul 31, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Houseworks: Canadian precision screwdriver unlocks electronics for repairs

Do-it-yourself repairs don’t have to be limited to just your home, property and vehicles. Repairs and modifications of electronics are gaining in popularity and it’s something I’ve been doing more and more often over the last five years. Online video tutorials make it possible to learn to do some very intricate work on electronics these days, but only if you can gain access into the cases of the devices needing attention.

Jul 24, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Houseworks: Heating a basement under renovation

Q: Will DITRA-HEAT electric infloor heating be enough to make my finished basement comfortable after ceramic tiles go down? I’m renovating a small basement for my daughter to use and perhaps later for myself. It’s about 400 square feet in all and I’d rather not install any non-infloor heating.

Jan 16, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Rebels' third period rally falls short

The goal that wasn’t and a sloppy, uninspired second-period performance cost the Red Deer Rebels in a big way Thursday night at the Enmax Centrium.Up 1-0 on an early marker by Haydn Fleury, the Rebels appeared to grab a two-goal lead near the mid-way point of the opening period. But the officials disallowed the goal due to incidental contact, ruling that Rebels forward Brooks Maxwell interfered with Medicine Hat Tigers netminder Marek Langhamer.

Apr 3, 2015 5:31 AM Read more >

Rebels’ season ends on close loss to Tigers

The Red Deer Rebels were on the short end of the ledger in four of basically five one-goal games, and thus their Western Hockey League season ended Saturday in Medicine Hat.The Rebels simply couldn’t get a break or buy a goal at the most opportune time during the series. Saturday’s game at the old Arena was no exception, as Tigers forward Trevor Cox scored with just under two minutes remaining to give his club a 4-3 victory and a 4-1 win in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final.

Apr 6, 2015 4:21 AM Read more >

Houseworks: Poor man’s basement insulation

Q: What’s the best way to insulate my basement walls on a budget? I know you recommend spray foam, but is there something similar that costs less?

Dec 18, 2021 5:20 AM Read more >