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Conservative environment plan includes tax credit for green home improvements Tom Lukiwski Report
MP Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan Under a new Conservative government led by Andrew Scheer, Canadian homeowners will be eligible for the new Green Tom Lukiwski Homes Tax Credit to make enerMP Moose Jaw-Lake gy efficient home improvements Centre-Lanigan affordable. “For so many Canadians, making our homes energy efficient is too expensive. This makes it difficult for Canadians to play a meaningful role in the fight against climate change,” said Tom Lukiwski, Mem-
ber of Parliament for Moose Jaw – Lake Centre – Lanigan. “Under A Real Plan to Protect Our Environment, Andrew Scheer will make it more affordable for Canadians to lower their emissions by making their homes more energy efficient.” With the Green Homes Tax Credit (GHTC), Canadians will be eligible to receive a 20% refundable credit on their income tax for green improvements to their homes of over $1,000 and up to $20,000. This will allow Canadians to save up to $3,800 on their renovations each year. Green improvements could include: • installation of high-quality insulation; • investments in high-efficiency furnaces; • replacement of doors and windows with more efficient models; • upgrading of ventilation, heating and cooling systems; and,
• installation of solar panels. “Green home improvements do not just lower emissions; they can save Canadians money on bills through lower energy costs. The Green Home Tax Credit will help families install energy-saving products and technologies so that they can realize savings on their bills in the longterm,” said Lukiwski. A Real Plan to Protect Our Environment focuses on green technology, not taxes as the best way to lower emissions at home. The Green Homes Tax Credit (GHTC) will be a two-year plan to help Canadians adopt green solutions for their homes. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
Old Wives Lake Festival focuses on Mossbank’s history
Larissa Kurz The annual Old Wives Lake Festival in the ghost town of Ardill, the old RCAF Breakfast at the Museum will open July Mossbank, just under an hour drive south Bombing and Gunnery School from the 21 at 11-1pm. Both of these meals require of Moose Jaw, packs all of the area’s his- 1940s, and the Old Wives Nature Area. advance tickets, which are available for tory and attractions into one weekend for Folks can also witness the famous black- purchase at Top Shelf Grocery, Bent Nail festival-goers to enjoy. smith demonstrations, which is really Cafe and the Town of Mossbank office. This year’s event will be on July 19 - 21, where the festival began: as Blacksmith The Old Wives Lake Festival remains free with the majority of events scheduled for Days, with a live blacksmith demonstra- of any admission fees, other than the street the 20th — for anyone unable to attend tion at Ambroz Blacksmith Shop, the only dance and the golf tournament, and welonly one day of the Festival, the 20th is blacksmith in the province that remains on comes the whole family with a range of likely the best day to pick. its original site with most of its original activities to suit any interest. The weekend will kick off on July 19, with tools. Organizer Christa Fortin finds the Festival a golf tournament hosted by the Mossbank After a busy day, the evening will close Golf Club and a barbecue hosted by Hick- out with a street dance, featuring live museed Ltd. sic by The Openers, a Saskatchewan band Continuing on July 20, the Justinsane who specialize in all the favourite country Barbie Car Club Show n’ Shine will take and classic rock hits. over Main Street with a pancake breakfast The beef on a bun buffet supper on July at 9am and an impressive showing of hot 20 will start at 6pm, and the Cowboy rods to follow. 5/7 LB AVERAGE The Farmer’s Market will also take place FARM RAISED that day, featuring 40 vendors both local and out-of-town, axe-throwing from Regina, and a number of children’s activities — such as bouncy castles, face painting, 4KG BOX BONELESS SKINLESS and the mobile video gaming trailer from Curbside Games. The Old Wives Lake Watershed Association will be hosting children’s activities and education sessions about the birdwatching in the area, and the Bird Sanctuary has viewing stations to catch a glimpse of the many species that make their home The festival began as Blacksmith Days, which is still honored with a live at Old Wives Lake. Mossbank & District Museum will have demonstration at the Ambroz BlackT:4.85”smith Shop. (supplied) free bus tours through the local salt plant,
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to be a healthy mix of fun and history, all of which highlights what Mossbank and area has to offer. “We try and cater to our area to what people enjoy doing,” said Christa. “It’s an all-ages thing, it’s not geared toward any one specific interest. We have something for everyone.” More information about the vendors and the weekend’s schedule can be found on the festival’s Facebook page.
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