CAMROSE, Alta. — It’s lunch time at the cafeteria at the University of Alberta’s Augustana campus in Camrose. Students are lining up, chatting and laughing, awaiting their turn. The main course menu items today are spicy sausages, tender baby potatoes, and creamy dilled carrots, all locally sourced. A homemade bun rounds out the main course. […] Read more
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VIDEO: Farmer advocates for gay rights, rural lifestyle
STEINBACH, Man. — Farming, singing and travel. Those are Chris Plett’s favourite things. And being a farmer, a singer and an airline employee is how Chris automatically describes himself. But the warm, affable man is defined by many other people in many other ways, and that’s just a reality he accepts about his situation. “The […] Read more
Benalto’s ‘mini-mall’ provides gathering place
This Alta. general store comprises a convenience store, post office, ATB branch, hair salon and courier depot
BENALTO, Alta. — Some things about the traditions of a community general store never change. “We’re a meeting place, a gathering place,” says Karen Turner-Padley, referring to the Benalto General Store. She adds that some people jokingly refer to it as the mini-mall of Benalto, and for good reason. All together under one roof in […] Read morePlanning financially for life events makes change easier
Life happens, and planning for major life events provides direction for life, reduces stress at the time of change and could result in achieving the goal sooner. Money often is a limiting factor in achieving many life goals. Diligent planning and saving for life events can reduce the costs of borrowing to achieve a goal […] Read more
There’s no right way to decide time between pregnancies
Q: Six months ago my wife and I gave birth to a splendid little boy. We think that he is the greatest child in the universe. However, we are hoping to be a little more deliberate with our next child. We want to plan this pregnancy. The problem is that we are not sure what […] Read more
Major companies get behind smart ag super cluster
The average Canadian might hold a romanticized view of agriculture in this country, but for a group of nearly 100 industry, academic, government folks, big data is key to the sector’s future. The $250 million Smart Agri-Food Super Cluster (SASC) is one of nine industry-led projects, and one of two that focuses on agriculture, to […] Read more
On the horns of an inspiration
CARRY THE KETTLE, Sask. — It started with a knife handle. In search of a strong material to replace a broken handle, Stan Sugar reached for a moose horn. At age 37, the farm worker had never carved before, but that first foray into shaping a horn lit a fire that has burned bright in […] Read more
New things to try at the beginning of a new year
It is the time of year that we traditionally know as “a new start.” It’s a time for renewal, but resolutions are not high on my list of things to stress over. For many people, they can lead to disappointment rather than enlightenment. Besides, we should not commit to making big changes only in January […] Read more
Vintage food makes a comeback
The return of food fashions that have gone out of style is only one of the trends turning the industry on its ear
Consumers are confusing unprocessed with fresh when it comes to food, said a registered dietitian, author and blogger. “I think they have this romantic idea that they want things fresh and as unprocessed as possible,” Carolyn O’Neil of Atlanta, Georgia, told the Farms at the Table conference, which Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan organized in […] Read more
Taking a vacation: independent or escorted group travel?
Which is best, travelling on your own or taking a group tour? The answer is: it depends — on a lot of things. An important factor is whether you enjoy planning an independent trip, and are willing to invest the time and effort. The good news is that in recent years, the proliferation of online […] Read more
