Q: As much as I hate to admit it to myself, let alone to someone else, the truth is that I am incredibly lonely. My husband and I separated nine years ago. Our only child left home three years afterward. My former husband has since remarried and started a new family. Our daughter has also […] Read more
Farm Living
Solution for loneliness often starts with becoming active
Kenny, Moe among those riled over election outcome
WINNIPEG Oct. 23 (MarketsFarm) – Conservatives have remained up in arms over Monday’s federal election results, which saw the federal Conservative Party dominate Western Canada, especially the Prairies. And that includes drawing the ire of Alberta Premier Jason Kenny and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. Of the country’s 338 federal constituencies, 104 are in Western Canada. […] Read more
Sask. throne speech sets out new ag growth plan
The Saskatchewan government will release a new growth plan that includes revised agricultural targets. The speech from the throne, delivered by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty this afternoon, sets the tone for the final legislative session before the next provincial election. It says the 2020s will be a decade of growth, and the growth plan will set […] Read more
There is always a good time to make room for mushrooms
Either you love them or you hate them. As far back as I can remember, my father has had a distinct dislike for mushrooms. In spite of this, I love them; always have. Mushrooms may not fall into our theory of eating the rainbow but they are nutrient-dense. They are rich in B vitamins such […] Read more
Election dessert spices up politics
After you’ve voted, why not watch the election results with a dish of Tory Pudding with Liberal Sauce? I promise you won’t have a single party in opposition. Steaming hot and oozing with sweetness, it may just be the only palatable thing you take away from this election. I found this recipe in an old […] Read more
Social services cuts a worry in Alberta
Municipal leaders say Family and Community Support Services is vital to their communities and saves money later on
Rural and urban elected officials in Alberta are raising concerns about potential cuts to social service funding, suggesting such actions could put programs in jeopardy. At the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) convention in September, municipal leaders said they’ve heard numerous rumours that there will be reduced spending on Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), […] Read more
Family enjoys close interaction with animals
On the Farm: Couple moved from B.C. to Alberta to Manitoba, where they now live their dream on a dairy operation
LANDMARK, Man. — The Meinens have had to move between three provinces and three farms to arrive at this, their dream. But it’s all been worth it. “Going to the barn in the morning with two cups of coffee with me, despite whatever the weather is, and having that time with Tim in the barn […] Read more
Independent travel in South Africa is worth the road trip
Earlier this year, we took our sixth trip to South Africa. Over the past decade or so, we’ve visited parts of all nine provinces and most major national parks, plus many minor parks. We’re often asked why we keep going back and how we travel, so we thought it’s time to discuss what it’s like […] Read more
Winning the sweet tooth battle not easy to do, but it is possible
Q: I think that I am the world’s worst sweet tooth. Walking past a doughnut shop is almost impossible for me and when I give in to my whims and duck into it, I emerge with the biggest and gaudiest piece of pastry you could ever well imagine. I have not yet hit the obesity […] Read more
The vocabulary of combines
Finally, at age 67, I have found my niche in life: combining. I love everything about it, I am reasonably good at it (still have a lot to learn); and it takes place in my favourite season — fall. Combining is the realization of all the hard work that has gone into the year’s cropping, […] Read more
