Grad dresses, bridal gowns Entrepreneur builds unique shopping experience above equipment shed
BIG BEAVER, Sask. — The bottom line for Lisa Andersen in starting her gown business was to stay close to home and the family farm in southern Saskatchewan. It’s about a 20 second walk past vegetable gardens, the chicken coop and children’s swings from her front door to the farm’s new equipment shed. Inside is […] Read more
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Wet swathing canola offers production perks
60 percent on main stem | Canola council says growers should hold off as long as possible to allow crop to mature
Swathing unevenly developed canola in wet conditions has a bright side. It can mean fewer losses and better quality. “Swathing on those really hot, dry days is not ideal because it can lead to higher green seed content. Whereas swathing under these cooler, cloudier, even in a light rain shower isn’t a bad thing because […] Read moreSwathing wet canola has an upside
Swathing unevenly developed canola in wet conditions has a bright side. It can mean fewer losses and better quality. “Swathing on those really hot, dry days is not ideal because it can lead to higher green seed content. Whereas swathing under these cooler, cloudier, even in a light rain shower isn’t a bad thing because […] Read more
Good hair day from head to tail
Natural horse hair extensions add volume, serve function
ROCKGLEN, Sask. — Horsehair tail extensions are a growing business in the equine industry, said Michele Hansen, owner of Southend Tail Extensions. She said the idea came to her when she showed Quarter horses and needed something to make her black mare’s tail look fuller. About 15 years ago, she designed and created her first […] Read moreKids allowed to work on family farm: OH&S
With harvest just around the bend, a quick decision by Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety has squelched an issue that had been stirring widespread debate surrounding child labour laws on family farms. The department will permit the owners of Cool Springs Ranch and Butchery near Endeavour, Sask., to have their children younger than 16, continue […] Read more
Ranch children granted right to work in on-farm processing facility
With harvest just around the bend, a quick decision by Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety has squelched an issue that had been stirring widespread debate surrounding child labour laws on family farms. The department will permit the owners of Cool Springs Ranch and Butchery near Endeavour, Sask., to have their children younger than 16, to […] Read more
Green party releases plan for rural Sask.
Protecting quality of life in rural Saskatchewan while also ensuring economically sustainable is a chief concern for the Green Party of Saskatchewan’s new rural revitalization platform for the next provincial election. Although the election is 20 months away, likely in April 2016, Saskatchewan Green party leader Victor Lau said his party hopes to address unresolved […] Read more
Sask. community floods called worst in history
Rescuing people, belongings | Melville, Sask., residents work together to help others to safety
Melville, Sask. — Better to be safe than sorry, was Doug Schofer’s thinking as he watched water pour over the Melville reservoir at 7:30 p.m. June 30. “It had breached in two spots and the entire dike was just steady seepage overtop,” said the grain farmer and railroad engineer. “We made the decision to evacuate.” […] Read moreFormer Sask. 4-Her forms club for Filipino children
Raising goats | Food program teaches communities to be sustainable
BIG BEAVER, Sask. — Ernest Andersen is using the 4-H lessons he learned as a boy growing up in Sask-atchewan’s Big Muddy Valley as a volunteer in the Philippine jungle. “Since I was in 4-H when I was a kid, 50 years later finally what I learned I get to use over again,” he said. […] Read moreSask. man fined following wounded beaver incident
A man has been charged after a wounded beaver was found walking on Main Street in Watrous, Sask., June 18. After responding to a complaint, Watrous RCMP found the animal suffering from multiple and serious injuries. An officer shot the animal with his service revolver to end its suffering. Further investigation found that an adult […] Read more
