Q: Early last fall our son was discharged from the psychiatric unit of a larger hospital in the city. He was 32 at the time, old enough and mature enough to be on his own, but we were worried about his well-being and asked him to stay with us until he was more settled and […] Read more
Farm Living
Pets can provide COVID-19 comfort
Cats are kings in the Canadian pet world. There were 8.1 million cats as household pets in this country, a 2020 figure that does not include the many barn and feral cats that likely roam farms, ranches and acreages. In contrast, pet dogs numbered 7.7 million in 2020, slightly up from 2019 figures of 7.6 […] Read more
Morning chores – photo essay
Photo Essay | Joel, 10, and Marcus Mason, 13, were busy Feb. 13 on their family’s ranch southwest of High River, Alta. Chores are part of their morning routine. | Mike Sturk photos
Joel, 10, and Marcus Mason, 13, were busy Feb. 13 on their family’s ranch southwest of High River, Alta. Chores are part of their morning routine.| Mike Sturk photos
Sask. expects below normal runoff
An updated spring runoff report in Saskatchewan continues to show significant portions of the grain belt are expected to see below normal runoff. More snow or rain will change that situation, but for now conditions suggest a dry spring except for a few areas where runoff will be near normal. Those include a small pocket […] Read more
Gene editing reduces burnt toast risk
Burnt toast — it has a nasty smell that lingers in the house and could be a threat to your health. Burnt bread contains a compound known as acrylamide, a chemical that can cause cancer. The darker the toast, the more acrylamide in the bread. While most people toss black toast in the trash, some […] Read more
Beef sector saw winners and losers during COVID
Consumers paid more for beef, processors and retailers increased their profits and feedlot owners lost millions in 2020 because of COVID-19. A paper published through the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, written by project co-ordinator Karen Spencer, indicates feedlots lost an estimated $379 million in gross revenues for 2020 compared to the previous […] Read more
Alta. farm fires now require permits
Alberta farmers who want to burn agricultural debris this spring will require a permit now that the wildfire season has begun. Permits will also be required for residential and industrial burning. Fire permits can be obtained from the municipality where the burning will occur. The wildfire hazard is highest in spring when trees and grass […] Read more
Mental health app unveiled in Sask.
A recent demonstration shows how a program developed in the province can help farmers manage their stress levels
Avail: a mental health app was created with farmers and ranchers in mind. It’s a comprehensive and personalized health tool to encourage and help producers manage their stress. Aptly named, the mobile app was officially announced and demonstrated during a recent webinar. Bridges Health is a wellness firm based in Saskatoon with a focus on […] Read more
Cooking for a crew can also be adapted for one and two
A crew can be a family or a group of farm workers. Most recipes can be divided by two or three to reduce the size to feed one or two people. Conversely, they can be multiplied two or more times to increase it for more people. What are your favourite recipes for feeding your crew? […] Read more
Two families call one Manitoba farm home
On the Farm: Wes and Elaine Froeses’ ‘joy bond’ — their three grandchildren — live ‘59 steps away’ across the shelterbelt
Today when she looks out across the farmyard toward the grain elevator, all she can see is grey, rather than the usual sight of the rising sun. But that doesn’t ruin her “quiet time,” when she thinks over her farm succession plan coaching business before the day’s busyness envelopes her. “No matter how tough and […] Read more
