The Canadian Foodgrains Bank remembers long-time benefactor who donated 190 acres of farmland to the organization
Hard working, devout, determined and beholden. Those are a few of the words that could be used to describe the late Werner Zacharias, who farmed, preached the gospel and raised a family of five children near Fiske, Sask., along with his wife, Elsie. Generous is another, said Rick Block. “In late 2017, I was made […] Read moreFarm Living
Adding pulses can make summer meals more enjoyable
Chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans, collectively known as pulses, are low in fat and an excellent source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. With the pandemic isolation, many people stocked their pantries with nonperishable foods, including pulses. Using these pulses in summer meals is a good way to up the nutrient content, add variety […] Read more
Producer finds fun outlet making honey liquor
On the Farm: Kevin Lefsrud needed a creative pastime after retiring from the Canadian Football League because of multiple concussions
VIKING, Alta. — When Kevin Lefsrud began coping with his concussion, he realized he needed a creative outlet to improve his mental health. He decided to distill honey, creating an array of uniquely flavoured alcohols through his company, Section 35. “Concussions are a very nasty thing,” he said, speaking in a telephone interview from his […] Read more
Will your travel reward points survive the pandemic?
With COVID-19 stopping most travel in its tracks, few of us these days think about wonderful places that our travel rewards programs promise to take us. So what about all those points we’ve been collecting? What will they be worth when we start travelling again? How well will airlines, hotel chains, and other businesses tied […] Read more
Helping an addict recover is discouraging but worthwhile
Q: I am not sure how we could have been so blind over the years but we were. When our son told us recently that he was addicted to cocaine, it was a complete surprise. He probably would not have said anything had not his wife packed up her bags and taken their baby to […] Read more
Alta. community creates scrub bags
Health-care workers can use the bags to store their work clothes after shifts to help reduce the spread of COVID-19
When Laurie Hermary first realized scrub bags were needed for health-care workers in neighbouring communities, she immediately went work. Hermary, along with many others, began sewing dozens of bags. Health-care and group-home workers can use them to store their work clothes after their shifts. With COVID-19, health-care employees are trying to reduce the spread of […] Read more
Victory Garden expresses hope for the future
Farm couple plants their garden as a reminder that someday they will again enjoy social and workplace activities
Surviving the COVID-19 pandemic will be a victory for many Canadians. The co-operation of all levels of society and the collaboration of individuals has been remarkable. When my partner and I moved back to the farm in Saskatchewan in early April, we were still in the midst of numbers, protocols, and a collective angst regarding […] Read more
Broiler operation keeps Sask. couple farming
On the Farm: Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan’s New Entrant Program helped the Colemans fulfill their dream
Elise Coleman’s daughters exhibit the same passion for raising livestock that she possessed at their age. Elise and her husband, Jesse, recently shipped out their third flock of broiler chickens. Each time a new batch of chicks arrives, she sees pure joy in the faces of five-year-old Tori and three-year-old Leah. “They are farm kids,” […] Read more
Early summer vegetables promise kitchen masterpieces
There are a variety of green vegetables in the early garden season besides lettuces. Chives are among the first herbs to arrive. And dandelions, love them or not, are even earlier. Rather than picking dandelion greens from your lawn go into the coulees or bluffs to find more tender leaves. They are surprisingly tasty and […] Read more
Food system shows flexibility: prof
For a couple months, Canada’s food supply system was front page news. At grocery stores, flour and toilet paper ran out. Some beef and pork plants shut down as hundreds or thousands of workers got sick with COVID-19. Going to the grocery store became a mission seemingly fraught with danger. Hoarding of food and fear […] Read more
