Couple educates people about reindeer by taking their animals to special events, schools and seniors’ homes
WADENA, Sask. — Elaine and Wes Wirtz remember a time when people thought reindeer did not exist. “Fifteen years ago, there were still a number of people who thought that reindeer actually were a mythical creature. There were a significant number of adults who didn’t believe us that they were reindeer, but that has changed,” […] Read moreFarm Living
Markets collapse but reindeer live on
Where have all the concerts gone?
Back in the days of one-room schools, snowy rural roads and little winter entertainment, the school Christmas concert drew people from miles around. From the youngest to the oldest, recitations were memorized, songs were learned and a Christmas pageant most likely ended the evening’s festivities along with a visit from Santa Claus. With amalgamation, declining […] Read more
Prevent falls with proper footwear, keep warm to prevent illness
Q: Do you have any helpful hints on how to prevent winter accidents? Several of my older friends have slipped and broken hips by going onto their decks in wet or slippery conditions. Two of them now use walkers to get around. A: It is true that older people are more likely to fall and […] Read more
Grieving at Christmas
Q: Last summer, my mother passed away. She had been sick for more than two years and succumbed to cancer. My concern now is about my father at Christmas time. Mom and Dad always made a big deal out of Christmas, buying us more presents than we could possibly want and putting together a wonderful […] Read more
Family cracks market for shelled nuts
Being unique and putting a new spin on an old idea will get your product noticed among the blur of booths at craft shows, say two entrepreneurs. “Walk around and see. Think outside the box,” said Brenda Siemens of Elrose, Sask. She, her husband, Dean, and their teenagers, Randy and Bailey, create and sell the […] Read more
Canadians meld ethnic traditions
Our readers shared their holiday traditions as part of our International Holiday Traditions contest. Marnie Sholdice of Calgary was selected the winner of a gift basket for her story of how Canadians’ many different ethnic backgrounds make our Canadian culture. Marnie Sholdice, Calgary Her husband grew up in a town with many homesteaders, including some […] Read more
Rug maker enjoys growing her medium
CARBERRY, Man. — Casting a quick look around Gerry Oliver’s kitchen and living room, it’s easy to spot at least a dozen items related to sheep. There are sheep photos on the fridge, ceramic tiles with sheep images, sheep hides hanging over chairs, trophies for best fleece, books on Canadian sheep history and plastic bags […] Read more
Pulses found in preposterous places
EDMONTON — An Italian gelato made from white beans, chickpea flour and pea protein won top prize in a student food development competition. BiotaGelata, made from fermented white beans with chickpeas, fababeans and pea protein, shows that pulses can be used for desserts rather than just side dishes, said Austen Neil, one of the students […] Read more
Who makes the decisions?
Q: We have the cutest daughter imaginable. She is sharp, too. Actually that is what worries me. My husband thinks that because our daughter is intelligent that he can encourage her to make decisions for our family. Often as not, she is up past her bedtime because she wants to watch something on Treehouse (a […] Read more
Healthy holiday eating
The holiday season is full of traditions and family rituals in addition to ample opportunities to indulge in treats from butter tarts to egg nog to chocolates. You can balance tasty goodies while trying to maintain healthy eating habits by focusing on adding more healthy options rather avoiding certain foods. Also, focus on making those […] Read more
