The Labour Day weekend is the last blast of summer before children return to school and families start to close up the cabin for another year. Here are some menu ideas to use up the summer’s catch of the day. Salmon Burgers I made this recipe using steelhead trout but any fish works. The rule […] Read more
Farm Living
Steeped in prairie heritage
CEYLON, Sask. — Farmer Ken Catherwood’s wife died of cancer 17 years ago, leaving him to raise Kristin, 10, Janelle, 8, and Shawn, 2. The family was recently featured in Generations, a short film included in The Grasslands Project, a story that captures the transfer of the 110-year-old family farm from father to son. “It […] Read more
Pilot project aims to find ag jobs for workers of all abilities
Program designed to help disabled workers find employment in a sector where they are often overlooked
A pilot project is matching people underrepresented in agricultural sectors with farmers and agribusiness operators needing workers. Kim Kennett of the Saskatchewan Abilities Council’s Partners in Employment said the project targets the disabled but also identifies others who experience barriers to obtaining work, including immigrants and aboriginals. “The goal is to provide individuals with varying […] Read moreEarly signs of dementia
Q: Our mother is aging and seems to be doing relatively well but at times she has been disoriented. We do not want to overreact, but we want to be there for her when she needs help. Her doctor said he can initiate early intervention. But what are the criteria? How do we know when […] Read more
Granola bar maker slapped with glyphosate lawsuit
Three American groups, all supporters of organic agriculture, are suing General Mills over glyphosate residues in Nature Valley granola bars. Moms Across America, Beyond Pesticides and the Organic Consumers Association filed the lawsuit Aug. 24 in the District of Columbia Superior Court. The groups claim General Mills is misleading the public because the label on […] Read more
Farmers make the best of a bad situation
What were supposed to be fields of golden canola turned into a sea of blue — so the Keith family got out their surfboards
SOVEREIGN, Sask. — Members of the Keith family were praying for rain last year. Now they’re “surfing” on drowned out canola fields and praying for the rain to stop. Brothers Cody and Justin and their cousin, Grady, of Sovereign have been making waves in fields over the past few weeks after more than 200 millimetres […] Read more
Northern growers hope for early harvest
Harvest is underway in northern Saskatchewan and if early results are any indication, it could be a good one. So far, peas are coming off in good condition with average to above average yields, wheat yields are expected be better than average and canola fields look good. As usual, however, the success of this year’s […] Read more
Book captures colony life memories
Kelly Hofer’s book, Hutterite, invites visitors into the quiet world of the Green Acres colony in southern Manitoba. Young and old members are captured performing farm tasks and sharing in family life. “It genuinely is about our culture,” Hofer said. “With this book, I am trying to elevate Hutterites. They deserve a lot more.” As […] Read more
Trial and error for startup U-pick berry farm
Operation still learning which strawberry varieties are best suited to the area and how to water to prevent mould
PINE RIVER, Man. — Life is good on the farm for 11-year-old Levi Williamason. A swimming pool, trampoline, all-terrain vehicle, horses, chickens and rows of sweet strawberries fill his farmyard. He has easy access to his maternal grandparents across the cow pasture, target practice with his bow and arrow and fishing with his dad on […] Read moreDaughter not pleased with how Dad is adjusting to life after divorce
Q: I am not sure what I should do about my dad. He is a bit out of line these days. Since he and Mom split about four years ago, he has taken to acting like a kid again. He is 52 and dates women who are too young for him, most likely picking them […] Read more
