Q: We are having a discussion about who and who not to include in our final celebration for my mother. Our grandson is seven years old. He and his great-grandmother had some wonderful times together, but I cannot say that they were close. I doubt that he is going to miss her all that much. […] Read more
Farm Living
Children need help deciding whether to attend funerals
Manitoba farmers thank food supply workers
Keystone Agricultural Producers unveiled a new communications campaign this morning to thank the people who work in the food supply chain. The initiative, called Growing Manitoba Together, will feature stickers and a social media blitz. “In the coming days, we’ll be thanking the … Manitobans who are growing our province together,” KAP says in a […] Read more
Accident results in canola spill
High River, Alta. – Fire crews and police were called to an accident near High River May 4. The first responders helped clean up canola spilled onto Hwy 23 just east of the High River overpass after an eastbound truck flipped onto its side after exiting Hwy 2 onto the ramp for Hwy 23. There […] Read more
Care home restrictions scrutinized
Restrictions in long-term care homes remain largely in place as governments begin to relax the rules around COVID-19. The facilities, many located in rural communities, remain a focus of concern since the vast majority of deaths in Canada have occurred in them. While the prairie provinces have not seen the devastating numbers that Quebec and […] Read more
Takeout Day helps restaurants as industry continues to struggle
Commodity groups have joined Restaurants Canada and are encouraging people to order take-out food once a week to support the industry in the face of COVID-19. Lisa Bishop-Spencer, director of brand and communications for Chicken Farmers of Canada, said the idea was initiated by Restaurants Canada. “They were looking for different ways by which they […] Read more
Farmer convinced ‘this is the best place to be’
On the Farm: Couple considers themselves fortunate to be able to work with their two sons and daughter-in-law
RIMBEY, Alta. — “With the way things are right now, I’m glad I’m a farmer,” says Calvin Sargeant during a phone interview from his rural central Alberta home. He’s referring to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whole countries are closing up shop on non-essential services and requesting, sometimes demanding, that people stay home. Many workers have no […] Read more
Leftovers encouraged when cooking leg of lamb
A leg of lamb rubbed with olive oil, finely chopped garlic, rosemary and sea salt is one of my favourite meals. The meat is tender, flavourful and warms the soul. A friend of mine said, “I don’t think we’ve ever had leftover lamb. It’s always eaten the first meal.” But as a guideline for leftovers, […] Read more
4-H movement inspires continuing loyalty
Many adults remain intense supporters of the organization long after they and their children leave active membership
Candace Tolton of Kenton, Man., has taken the 4-H motto of “learn to do by doing” to heart. She has worked her way up the ranks to become president of the Manitoba 4-H Council. Tolton’s road to 4-H began when her eldest daughter, Brooke, turned nine and was old enough to join their local multi-purpose […] Read more
Cooking with what’s on hand is important skill
It is also good to know what to do to keep the kitchen running and the meals flowing when the oven stops working
Just as COVID-19 hit Canada, my oven decided to crash. I didn’t feel shopping for a new stove was an option because health officials were asking us to stay home. So faced with many days ahead without an oven, I sought out my cookbooks and tried some new recipes. Cranberry pork chops are one of […] Read more
Rural doctors reduce services in Alberta
Alberta Medical Association says there is a risk doctors may leave province after government starts paying them less
Some rural doctors in Alberta are deciding to offer fewer services, saying new measures imposed by the province are putting their practices in jeopardy. The changes mean there is significant risk that many might decide to permanently close their practices, said Dr. Christine Molnar, president of the Alberta Medical Association, on April 17. “What’s happening […] Read more
