Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench has dismissed a request for an injunction against the provincial government’s decision to shut down Saskatchewan Transportation Corp. Justice Lian Schwann said the government was within its authority to wind down the bus company. The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1374, which represents in-scope employees, had asked the court for a […] Read more
Farm Living
Good things come in safe packages
Demands for fewer preservatives can mean a reduction in shelf life, freshness, appearance and flavour
TORONTO — Fewer ingredients in food products could mean a higher cost and shorter shelf life. Carol Zweep, manager of packaging, food and label compliance at NSF International, said some ingredients are necessary for food safety and “product functionality.” “There are a lot of chemical sounding names, but they have a function and sometimes can’t […] Read more
Ranching and rodeo with focus on family
PINCHER CREEK, Alta. — Bobby and Kaycee Peters and their daughter, Eva, are embarking on “the unfinished business tour” this year. Bobby has set his sights on qualifying for the Canadian rodeo finals in bareback riding and is already on his way after winning that event at the Kananaskis Rodeo. Kaycee, a registered nurse now […] Read more
Food trends focus on health benefits
TORONTO — Tilapia ice cream may never win over fans of rocky road, but it offers a sweet way to add protein to the diet. Developed by the Central Luzon State University and funded by the Department of Agriculture in the Philippines, the unique ice cream was one of thousands of products displayed and taste […] Read more
Taking bone density pills
Q: I am 60 years old and female and have some borderline osteoporosis and low minerals in my bones. My doctor has prescribed Alendronate, which I am supposed to take once a week, but it gives me heartburn and makes me feel ill for a couple of days. Is it worthwhile to take it? A: […] Read more
Socializing comes easily for some, but for others it is hard work
Q: I love watching my husband when we go out for an evening. He can walk into a room of strangers and by the time we are set to go, he has a number of them patting him on the back like they are long lost friends. I can’t do this. I have not yet […] Read more
Program studies Alta. plants to use as ammo against cancer
The search continues for ways to treat the 202,000 Canadians diagnosed with cancer last year, and the many others affected before and since. That search is taking place, in part, in the native grasslands of southern Alberta. It’s not a place many others have looked, said Roy Golsteyn, a University of Lethbridge researcher and head […] Read more
SIAL Notes
Fork to field TORONTO — Gone are the days when farmers and food processors brought their wares to market to sell. Consumers are now directing what is provided, said Paul Uys, senior director of the University of Guelph’s Food Institute. “Now it’s fork to field,” he said. “It’s coming from the market and pushing its […] Read more
Everything’s coming up rhubarb
Fresh picked rhubarb dipped in sugar was a real treat in my childhood. Even with its tartness, it was enjoyed on a warm spring day after a long winter of eating mostly frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. The early shoots are tender but wilt quickly and need to be stored in the fridge and […] Read more
Sunflower acres expected to drop
It’s become a familiar story in Manitoba. If growers have a choice between soybeans and another crop, beans usually win out. Such is the case this spring with sunflowers. Soybeans will set another acreage record and sunflowers will possibly hit the second lowest level ever in the province. Statistics Canada has predicted 50,000 acres of […] Read more
