Do you have one special memory about Christmas? The Western Producer wants you to share it in a special section devoted to your tales of family gatherings, unique presents, visits from Santa, blizzards and breakdowns, and memorable Christmas treats. Please send 300 to 500 word stories plus photos by Dec. 1 to newsroom@producer.com or Box […] Read more
Farm Living
Share your Christmas memories – for Oct. 21, 2010
John Deere 8020 sells for $90,000
Bidding was intense on the ground and via the internet Oct. 2 for a rare four-wheel drive John Deere 8020 tractor. In the end, an anonymous buyer bought the tractor for $90,000. The tractor is one of 74 out of only 100 manufactured. This particular tractor has serial number 14 and created a stir in […] Read more
Pumpkin supplies tight
Western Canadians who want a locally grown pumpkin for their pies and jack-o’-lanterns should get out early to avoid disappointment. Connie Achtymichuk, vegetable crop specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture, described Saskatchewan’s pumpkin crop as one of the worst in the last few years. A rainy summer and early frost have hurt many growers in the province. […] Read more
Whooping cough outbreak sounds alarm
Health officials are reminding parents to make sure their children are vaccinated after five times the normal number of whooping cough cases were confirmed in Saskatchewan this year. Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province’s deputy chief medical health officer, said infants must be vaccinated on time and immunization for older children must be up to date. […] Read more
Being assertive doesn’t mean bullying others
Q:One of my friends is using the website on her computer to take a course in assertiveness training. I think that is great and I would like to do the same. But when I start looking for courses through my computer’s search engines, I get somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of courses that are […] Read more
Decorate harvest table with simmering pumpkin stew pot
Our daughter, Katherine, cooked and pureed a large pumpkin last year. She tried several new recipes using the frozen pumpkin puree. I was there when she made pumpkin and red pepper soup. This recipe has become a favourite. When selecting a pumpkin for cooking a small pie, choose one that is heavy for its size […] Read more
Physicians call for funding of rotavirus vaccine
A group of physicians is advising the public to vaccinate their babies against rotavirus, the most common diarrheal illness associated with hospitalization. “At present, more than 500 to 600 children need to be hospitalized annually,” said Robert Bortolussi, chair of the Canadian Pediatric Society’s Infectious Disease and Immunization Committee. The group said all children will […] Read more
Laws address assisted births
The law doesn’t keep up with science. There is often a lag between scientific developments and the advances made in science and technology. One such area is artificial or assisted human reproduction. Science was leaps and bounds ahead of the law, and the old laws didn’t do much to keep up with the evolving situation. […] Read more
Seek help to deal with weather-related anxieties
Q:We are getting rain almost daily and it is driving my husband crazy. He has a decent crop of hay sitting out in the fields but it has rained so much, he cannot get it off . My husband is either cranky or nasty to all of us or he is sitting in front of […] Read more
Trudeau speaks on politics, youth issues and the thorny gun control debate
Youth should be seen not just as leaders of tomorrow but also as leaders of today, Justin Trudeau told a forum at the University of Saskatchewan Sept. 28. “Unfortunately, the connection isn’t there between young people and politics,” said the Quebec MP and eldest son of former prime minster Pierre Trudeau. “If young people are […] Read more
