Daily Network News

More News →

Tag Archives paint

Country Crossroads

Summer Welding Project – for Jul. 29, 2010

By
Ahhh – morning coffee outside! And to set down that cup of coffee, why not pull out those old, “too good to throw out,” antique heat grates you keep storing, and weld up a lovely patio table. Table 1(top photo) This table was made of a large grate welded onto an old TV stand. The
Country Crossroads

Liven Up Those Kitchen Cupboards

RENA NERBAS Have you ever s tared at your kitchen cupboards and decided that they look dated? Are the cabinets in rough shape? Perhaps you just want to make better use of the kitchen space you have. Ask yourself what your goals are in purchasing or renovating kitchen cabinets. The following tips will help you
Country Crossroads

Even More Reason To Smile

By
One of Manitoba’s well-known roadside attractions is about to get much better known across Canada. Gladstone’s smiling “Happy Rock,” situated on the edge of town beside the Yellowhead Highway (No. 16), has been selected to be featured in a stamp series put out by Canada Post this summer. Four roadside statues were selected but Happy
Country Crossroads

One More Recycling Idea

By
We all know about the benefits of reusable shopping bags, using refillable water bottles and using washable plastic containers for lunches rather than throw-away sandwich bags. At craft fairs I’ve even seen beautiful jewelry items and wind chimes made from old sterling silver cutlery. Good ideas, all of them. Garage sales are another great way
Country Crossroads

Sandy Lake Artist Combines Country Life And Art

By
“Watercolour is my favourite type of paint to use, but it is also the most difficult to master.” – STELLA KOWALCHUK She grew up in the village of Sandy Lake, Manitoba, and the family survived because of the animals they raised for food – geese, chickens, a cow for milk and butter, and a large
News, Oilseeds

Flax Is Fabulous For Food

By
“Nobody else in the world can do it – take the oil, put it in a bottle and keep it stable for the period of time that we can.” – JIM DOWNEY Ask Jim Downey, CEO of Brandon-based Shape Foods, why he’s so energized and the former deputy premier and Progressive Conservative MLA for Arthur,
Country Crossroads

Here’s Some Concrete Ideas

RENA NERBAS To repair cracks in the driveway, begin by cleaning the area. Patch with crack filler (a caulk-like compound) available at home improvement stores. After applying the compound, smooth the area using a putty knife. Tip: For extra traction on the driveway, spread sand onto the wet sealer before it dries. For larger areas
Country Crossroads, Other livestock

Little Horses… Big Dreams

By
Nestled in the hills near Cypress River, Manitoba is Countrylane Miniatures, a beautiful miniature horse farm owned by Korey and Tracy Conrad and family. While the herds of pint-size horses make their farm unique, it is the national calibre of the animals that makes them known in the miniature horse world. Countrylane Miniatures is truly
Country Crossroads

Who Sheared The Sheriff?

By
After 50 years of cutting hair, barber Ken Comba recently found himself applying his shears to the locks of a local “sheriff,” planted in a barber’s chair that was easily 100 years old. Comba, who normally works from home in Killarney as a professional barber, was recruited for an afternoon in January to cut the
Country Crossroads

Plants Reduce Indoor Pollution

By
R esearch by scientists has found that houseplants can reduce pollution levels dramatically by cleaning indoor air. T he World Health Organization reported in 2002 that harmful indoor pollutants represent a serious health problem that is responsible for some 1.6 million deaths every year. “The indoor air quality is compromised by VOCs (volatile organic compounds)

AgCanadaTV

AgCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Jan. 30, 2026

Sponsored by:
More Videos →

Cyber-Savvy Farmer

Glacier Farmmedia Podcast

Latest Market News

More Market News →