On the Farm: Veronica and and Brad Doenz operate LCI Doenz Ranches and raise two sons in southern Alberta
WARNER, Alta. — Veronica Doenz wears a T-shirt that gives an immediate clue about her busy life. Chasing Cows and Kids, it reads. She and her husband, Brad, have two young sons and 300 cows so they both do a lot of each activity. Jordy, 7, is in Grade 2 at the Warner school and […] Read moreFarm Living
Phoenix has a natural side that is worth exploring
The most surprising part of Phoenix, Arizona, is the easy access to nature and outdoor activities, even though it is one of the larger cities in the United States. Phoenix is in the Sonoran Desert, a striking landscape dominated by huge saguaro cactus. The best place to get oriented is at the Desert Botanical Garden […] Read more
Put creativity to work when modifying familiar recipes
One of the creative pleasures of cooking and baking is to take a familiar recipe and modify it to the ingredients that are on hand or to adapt it to accommodate taste preferences or dietary needs. Dr. Wendy Davis, naturopathic doctor from the Windthorst, Sask.’s, Harmony Health Clinic has modified many recipes to make them […] Read more
Dying former spouse deserves to expect some space
Q: We have a difficult situation. It started years ago when our son and his high school sweetheart graduated from high school together. They got married shortly afterward, had two very fine boys and tried to settle into life in our little town. But they were too young and the marriage did not work out. […] Read more
FCC highlights three disruptors to affect Canadian ag in 2020
WINNIPEG,(MarketsFarm) – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) believes there are three major factors that will disrupt Canadian agriculture in 2020, according to a prepared statement from the federal agency. Those disruptors are climate change, protectionism and automation, which FCC Chief Agricultural Economist J.P. Gervais said could promote or inhibit growth in the industry. “We call them […] Read more
Mule trekker braves prairie winter
AVONLEA, Sask. — Emile Brager is enjoying a day off the road, and so are his three mules. Brager is sitting in Brad and Tori Meggison’s farm kitchen finishing breakfast and sipping tea, while Jojo, Jack and Sally eat hay in a corral. The foursome tries to take a day off each week while they […] Read more
Alberta sculptor carves new life into old trees
Darren Jones is particularly drawn to art that tells a story, which is evident in his carvings that feature multiple subjects
LACOMBE, Alta. — Many people see an old dead tree as having reached the end of its useful life. They knock it down, burn it up, chip it, or chop it into pieces. But not everyone feels this way. Tree sculptor Darren Jones from Ponoka, Alta., sees a valuable raw material concealing beauty within. With […] Read more
Quebec fruit operation takes safety seriously
On the Farm: Ferme François Gosselin employs up to 125 employees, who harvest fresh strawberries and raspberries
ILE D’ORLEANS, Que. — Dozens of farm workers are picking strawberries as the leaves begin to change colour in Quebec. They are nearing the end of harvest here on Île d’Orléans, a small island outside Quebec City. It’s situated on the Saint Lawrence River and is blanketed with red, orange and yellow maple trees. The […] Read more
Police pleased with rural Crime Watch success
The program has expanded to 190 Saskatchewan rural municipalities from eight or nine that were in existence in 2017
Criminal activity will always be a concern in remote areas of Saskatchewan where police presence is limited, says Mel Zurvinsky, an RCMP corporal who specializes in working with rural communities and preventing rural crime. However, preventive measures can have a huge impact on deterring criminal activities and reducing personal losses. The use of surveillance cameras, […] Read more
Readers share their adapted family favourite recipes
In early fall, we asked readers to share their favourite recipes they have adapted for their family’s dietary needs or preferences. Many of the recipes sent in were modified for gluten intolerance dietary needs. Donna Okkema of Vermilion, Alta., has adapted many recipes because of her gluten intolerance and feels this is her favourite. It […] Read more
