A naturopathic medicine practitioner who moved to southeastern Sask. three years ago says fatigue is a common ailment she treats
WINDTHORST, Sask. — Experienced naturopathic doctor Wendy Davis is providing southeastern Saskatchewan residents with a greater range of health-care options. The Ontario woman began practising in Carlyle, Sask., in 2017 and recently opened a new office in the small community of Windthorst. Her holistic approach is focused on finding the root cause of illness and […] Read moreFarm Living
Hearty lentils are perfect for meals on cold winter days
The term pulse refers to the dried edible seeds of certain plants in the legume family. In Canada, the four main types are dry peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. All pulses are very high in fibre and protein, low in fat, inexpensive and shelf-stable. Pulses come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours and […] Read more
Toy bulldozer promise results in a road trip
An ailing father drew inspiration from toy models of heavy equipment he had worked with decades ago on the farm
“Now a promise made is a debt unpaid,” wrote Robert Service in his Klondike poem, The Cremation of Sam McGee. I couldn’t help thinking of that admonition as I followed up on a purchase of a toy bulldozer collection for my late father. When Alfred Kihn of Didsbury, Alta., reached his mid-80s and became more […] Read more
Boss’s deadline obsession requires a frank conversation
Q: The assistant branch manager in the little bank where I work attended a workshop for all branch managers teaching them the art of employee motivation. Our guy fell into an obsession with deadlines. Apparently setting deadlines is one of the strategies managers can deploy when they want their staff to spruce up productivity. But […] Read more
Alberta fish farm reels in booming business
A 30 percent increase in purchases of recreational fishing licences helps spark an extra demand for farm to stock fish
If you caught a rainbow or brown trout this year in Alberta, there’s a fair chance you have the Menard family to thank for it. They’ve turned the unlikely prospect of aquaculture on the Prairies into a business that employs up to seven people, says Max Menard of Smoky Trout Farm Ltd. near Red Deer. […] Read more
Snowfall records set in Sask.
Kindersley, Sask., has set a new record for the most snowfall in a single day. The west-central town recorded 35.8 centimetres as of 10 a.m. Nov. 9, breaking the town’s March 17, 1974 record of 21.3 cm. Other snowfall observations reported so far include 37 cm at Prince Albert, 33 cm at Codette, 31 cm […] Read more
Indigenous soldiers wore the uniform
More than 4,000 members of First Nations volunteered for the First World War and 3,000 in the Second World War
Aboriginal men and women have served Canada in all wars. In the War of 1812 before Canada was wholly independent of Great Britain, thousands of First Nations and Métis fighters fought alongside British troops and settler militia, defending Canadian territory against American invasion. Commander of the British forces, Major-General Isaac Brock, saw these warriors as […] Read more
Fruitcake plays major role in many Christmas traditions
For many, a fruit-filled cake is part of their Christmas tradition, to be enjoyed at the end of the meal or given as a gift. A fruitcake is a mixture of raisins, currants, glazed or dried fruits, nuts, and just enough rich batter to hold the mixture together. The moisture from the fruit permeates the […] Read more
Wild rice business takes family for wild ride
On the Farm: Harvesting the crop from northern Saskatchewan lakes relies on the weather and comes with highs and lows
Larissa Muirhead has witnessed the wild side of the wild rice business. The venture started off with a bang in 2015 and 2016 when her family agreed to a share-cropping arrangement with the previous owner of the operation on Meeyomoot Lake in northern Saskatchewan. “They were the highest producing years in wild rice history,” she […] Read more
Heroes’ long-ago sacrifice still remembered
The act of remembrance continues as Canadians pay tribute to the men and women who fought and died around the world
I was too young to realize the full impact of the Second World War, but each day at 9 p.m. a solemn hush descended over the household as my parents sat in front of the cabinet radio to listen to the CBC news. The voice usually said something similar to, “Good evening. Casualties were high […] Read more
