OTTAWA — It’s hoped that a switch to virtual meetings for 4-H Canada’s annual conference in 2018 will cut costs and improve participation. 4-H Canada and the Canadian 4-H Foundation held abbreviated meetings in advance of a four-day Global 4-H Network Summit in Ottawa. Stan Figley, board member with both 4-H Canada and 4-H Sask-atchewan, […] Read more
Farm Living
Future 4-H conferences move online
Ag In Motion 2017
Not many three-year-olds have grown this rapidly, but the Ag In Motion show isn’t an average toddler. Show manager Rob O’Connor says there are 409 exhibitors on site, up from around 200 just two short years ago. WP and Glacier Farm Media reporters will be on site all week and even if you’re unable to attend the […] Read more
Local entry wins Stampede’s auctioneer title
A day in the life for Dean Edge revolves around family, cattle sales and rodeo. A long-time employee of the auction company, Vold Jones and Vold, Edge was named the champion international livestock auctioneer at the Calgary Stampede held July 7-16. He competed against 23 other auctioneers from Canada, United States, Australia and South Africa […] Read more
Food companies aware of ‘new consumer’ demands
If food makers don’t adjust to concerns about animal welfare and sustainability, it could lead to a train wreck, says Maple Leaf
OTTAWA — A group nicknamed YEMP could be the most influential consumer demographic since the baby boomer generation came of age. Young, educated millennial parents are a food conscious group representing 24 percent of the population and able to take advantage of many more food choices than past generations. Food companies need to figure out […] Read more
Researchers use synchrotron to battle superbugs
Dr. Albert Berghuis is warning that superbugs are at a critical stage and most people have not grasped the seriousness of the situation. Berghuis of McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine said a recent study in the United Kingdom found that if bacteria resistance to antibiotics continues to spread, more people will die from antibiotic resistance […] Read more
If it’s metal, it’s ripe for makeover
LINDEN, Alta. — Compelling evidence of a retired rancher’s powerful addiction is creeping across his yard. It all started innocently enough. About 17 years ago, realizing that their children had no interest in taking over, Ron and Karin Arm-strong sold their family ranch near Youngstown, Alta., and moved to a quarter section north of Linden. […] Read more
Enjoy unique flavours from around the world
Street food offers cheap and cheery meals to indulge in and remember fondly from vacations. Local cookbooks make good souvenirs that allow you to make those dishes at home. Strawberry Lassi A lassi is a refreshing yogurt drink available in every market in India. It can be plain with a touch of honey but the […] Read more
Couple works toward profitability of cattle sector
VALLEYVIEW, Alta. — The late 1970s and early 1980s were pivotal years for Roland and Fay Cailliau. They moved from Alberta’s south to north and from crops to cattle. It has worked out well. “I love what I’m doing,” says Roland, the current vice-chair of Alberta Beef Producers. “I enjoy cows. I enjoy cattle. Always […] Read more
Alternatives to statins
Q: I am a 70-year-old male. I am in good health but I do have high cholesterol. As I am a dairy farmer, I like my milk and cheese. My doctor wants me to take Lipitor but I do not want to take it due to bad side-effects. Is there something else that is easier […] Read more
Farm living notes: July 13, 2017
Albertans named Canada’s new astronauts Albertans Joshua Kutryk and Jennifer Sidey are Canada’s newest astronauts. The pair was chosen from more than 3,000 applicants to the Canadian Space Agency. The list was pared down to 17 and included Jason Leuschen, originally from Bruno, Sask. He is a helicopter pilot trainee based at Portage la Prairie, […] Read more
