‘Hell to pay:’ Residents angry as RCMP seize guns from High River homes (with video)

One of the most important tools that you can have with you in any situation, from a household chore to survival in the harsh elements of the outdoors, is a high-quality survival pocket knife. You shouldn’t pick just any survival pocket knife, however. To ensure that you have a durable, versatile survival knife that suits…

Passive solar heating and passive cooling—approaches known as natural conditioning—provide comfort throughout the year by reducing, or eliminating, the need for fossil fuel. Yet while heat from sunlight and ventilation from breezes is free for the taking, few modern architects or builders really understand the principles involved.Now Dan Chiras, author of the popular book The…

We are proud to announce the launch of the new flagship website for the IPN Forum, CPN Forum, and The Prepared Canadian Blog & Podcasts.  In addition, there are listings for upcoming preparedness related events, links to helpful You Tube channels, and other resources such as retailers for your preparedness supplies.  There will also be…

This Week On Movie Monday Victorian Farm Episode 3 Victorian Farm is a historical documentary TV series in six parts, first shown on BBC Two in January 2009, it recreates everyday life on a small farm in Shropshire in the mid-19th century, using authentic replica equipment and clothing, original recipes and reconstructed building techniques.  These…

Saving money is most times easier than making it and I have found a way to save LOTS of money. In our home we seem to have mountains of laundry to be done but my honest first thought when I heard about making my own soap was – all I need is one-more-thing-to-do…was the extra…