Manitoba may follow the lead of Ontario and Alberta, by passing legislation that protects livestock producers from trespassers and activists. For now, the province is consulting with farmers and landowners about legislative amendments, but the intent is to strengthen the Animal Diseases Act and other laws. “Manitoba is exploring potential legislation that would protect biosecurity […] Read more
Farm Living
Supporters hold rally for Alta. campus
Advocates for the University of Alberta’s Augustana campus in Camrose worry about what funding pressures mean for school
CAMROSE, Alta. — Joelle Skinner met her husband at Augustana, found herself at Augustana and learned to understand rural communities at Augustana. “I think of Augustana as my love story,” said Skinner, during a Friends of Augustana rally across the road from the 110-year-old university. “Augustana has absolutely shaped who I am,” said Skinner, who […] Read more
Watch common touch points with backyard gatherings
Besides physical distancing, the most important thing to know about hosting a gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic is to eliminate common touch points. You can’t just plan a big buffet anymore. When planning your menu, how it is served is as important as the food. Take advantage of individually packaged items such as potato chips […] Read more
Alberta orchard not afraid of diversification
On the Farm: A greenhouse and tissue culture lab followed the fruit trees — and then came the store and patio café
ELNORA, Alta. — Dave and Arden Delidais own and operate DNA Gardens. The 15-acre orchard is nestled into the rolling parklands of central Alberta, where the hills and valleys dotted with wetlands gradually give way to sprawling prairie. The fruit farm is known for an abundance of saskatoons and boasts 19 varieties. “We are the […] Read more
Waterton Lakes’ major attractions have now reopened
While all national parks went through tough times due to COVID-19, Waterton Lakes National Park in southwestern Alberta had to contend with a double whammy. The pandemic struck while it was still rebuilding after the massive Kenow Fire of 2017 that burned more than one-third of the park. The townsite was spared, barely, but the […] Read more
Saskatoon berry expedition turns nostalgic
If I look closely, my fingers may still have those purple stains on them from saskatoon berry picking as an adolescent on the farm at Basswood, Man. However, I did not volunteer for berry picking, rather it was coerced. Mom would have led me to the patch by my ear, if necessary. It was often […] Read more
Alta. community boasts world’s largest lamp
The village received 500 coal-oil lamps from a private collection decades ago, and the rest, as they say, is history
DONALADA, Alta. — People interested in old oil lamps might want to put Donalda, Alta., on their list of places to visit. Situated on the banks of Meeting Creek and the Donalda Badlands east of Ponoka in central Alberta, the community owns more than 1,100 antique lamps. The flagship of the collection is the 42-foot-tall […] Read moreStress, anxiety two distinct ailments that require help
Q: I am not sure what to do about all of this. It seems that I am wired up most of the time. I don’t know what to call it, whether it is stress or anxiety, tensions, pressure or what have you, but whatever it is, it is driving me crazy. I am so restless […] Read more
Working from home gains traction
It’s not clear what will happen to the restaurant industry if this trend becomes permanent once the pandemic is over
A new report shows many Canadians like the taste of telecommuting and want to continue working from home after the pandemic. However, the change in lifestyle is expected to affect the restaurant industry to the tune of $20 billion in the next year. The Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, in partnership with the Caddle […] Read more
Late summer bounty can be put to good use in the kitchen
The later stages of summer signal our garden harvests are in full swing. I try to use fresh fruits and vegetables in meals I prepare to keep us hydrated naturally as we head back to school, out to the field or to the office. Hydrating our bodies is important not only during summer, but all […] Read more
