Heat loss and insulation save energy this winter
Heat loss in autumn winds drives up electric heating bills, especially in Manitoba. Improve energy efficiency by sealing gaps, caulking, weatherstripping, and insulating the basement first. Upgrading to R12 or R20 in basement plus attic and walls reduces yearly costs, with overall savings about $140 to $400 depending on insulation level. A well insulated, air sealed home remains cozy and economical for winters to come.
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Manitoba
Energy Savings checklist for better home insulation
Doubling the insulation R value halves heat loss. Add an air and vapour barrier on the warm side to stop moist air from dampening the material. Good insulation resists vermin moisture and fire, stays clean stable and odourless, and is easy to handle. Foam gaskets seal outlets and switches. Caulk where wood meets foundation and between porches and the main house. Triple glazed windows reduce heat loss and prevent condensation.
Midwest Recreation programs in samenwerking with arts council
The Midwest Recreation District lists cooperative programs with the Mid West Arts Council led by five municipal partners and Birdtail River School Division. It outlines dance lessons by Tom and Phyllis Isfeld in Melita and Oak River, fitness classes by Nancy Strachan in Kenton, and plans for first aid quilting crafts and a Halloween Monster Mash seeking parent volunteers at the local recreation office.
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Gwen Snell
Midwest Recreation District
Mid- West Arts Council
Birdtail River
Manitoba
Mid-West Arts Council
Tom
Phyllis Isfeld
Melita
Hamiota
Oak River
Kenton
Nancy Strachan
Nancy
Recreation Office
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Hamiota Echo
Manitoba Hydro
Rawlings Home Hardware
Kenton Consumers Co-op
Twin Valley Co-op
Miniota
Midwest Recreation Report
TOPS
Manitoba West
Darlene Long
Elaine Musgrove
Hamiota Dist. Health Center
Rural Development Assessment Office
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