VULCAN, Alta. — Farmers are frequently told they need to reach out to their city cousins and show them where their food comes from. One southern Alberta family took up the challenge by opening up their operation to Calgary schoolchildren for three days in May. The idea was born in 2010 when Calgary teacher Natalie […] Read more
Farm Living
Diversity in your garden
Canada Day arrives midway into our sesquicentennial year. During the first half of this year we admired four million of the unique red and white Canada 150 tulips, bred by Dutch growers to resemble the Canada flag as well as other red and white tulips often planted in formations resembling the Canadian flag. Home gardeners […] Read more
Wandering through Authentic Quebec
The biggest challenge in travelling to Quebec is deciding where to go. As Canada’s largest province, the array of attractive possibilities can be overwhelming. A great place to start is a region identifying itself as Authentic Quebec, a blending of some of the best that La Belle Province has to offer, but in a manageable […] Read more
Sask. farmers help Ukrainian family put down roots
GLENAVON, Sask. — One Sask-atchewan farmer’s labour shortage opened doors to a brighter future for a Ukrainian immigrant and his young family. This spring, Glenavon grain farmer Dave Iluk counted himself lucky for having had a dedicated hired man for nearly two decades, but that arrangement was coming to an end. “(Tony Sebastian) was in […] Read more
Celebrate Canada’s ethnic diversity
Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with this eclectic sample of recipes representing our country’s ethnic diversity. Regardless of our roots, the red and white maple leaf flag is a symbol of shared values and pride in Canada. Jellyroll with Strawberries A traditional jellyroll is a sponge cake but for a truly white cake, use angel food. […] Read more
Does iodine help thyroid?
Q: I have an underactive thyroid gland and am taking Synthyroid, one pill a day. One of my friends thinks that I will not need to take the pills if I take extra iodine in my diet? Is this safe and a good idea? A: There is a fringe group of naturopaths and doctors who […] Read more
Farm Progress celebrates Heritage Day
It’s the final day of Canada’s Farm Progress Show for 2017 and organizers are celebrating Heritage Day in honour of the 40th anniversary. A team of Clydesdales will lead the antique tractor parade around the grounds today, winding through the latest innovations in farm equipment at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rain and wind yesterday […] Read more
Canada’s Farm Progress Show – 2017
The 40th edition of Canada’s Farm Progress Show is underway in Regina, and WP reporters are there covering all facets of the show. We’ll update this page constantly with their photos, videos and stories as long as the show is underway. You can also follow all social media using the #CFPS17 hashtag below. Our stories: […] Read more
Tragic tales give kids powerful safety lesson
MONTMARTRE, Sask. — Bryant Gaetz was sure he was going to die. In an instant, the 16-year-old farm boy’s life flashed before his eyes. “I thought I was dying right then,” said Gaetz, recounting a harrowing day three years ago when the grain auger he was pulling with a tractor hit an overhead power line […] Read more
Bees key to fruit, honey farm success
U-pick fruit and vegetable gardens and award-winning on-farm meadery rely on a healthy bee population
CARON, Sask. — Vickie and Dennis Derksen feel a strong sense of responsibility toward their bees. Without them, their retirement project wouldn’t be the “cool and wonderful thing” that Vickie says it is. “It’s like having any kind of animal and you want to look after them properly,” she said. Adds Dennis: “We fell in […] Read more
