GLEN EWEN Sask. – For a recently retired couple from Pinawa, Man., a 1,000 kilometre journey is progressing one hoof at a time. Brian and Marty Kuysten and friends are travelling to St. Victor, Sask., from Beausejour, Man., by horse-drawn covered wagon. The trip began July 1 and is expected to finish Aug. 17. The […] Read more
Farm Living
Old-fashioned road trip
Home repairs: beware of too-good deals
Farmers and homeowners whose homes and buildings were damaged by myriad summer storms and rains have been warned to be wary of potential repair scams. Service Alberta, the Alberta government department responsible for consumer protection, issued a news release warning homeowners about hiring contractors. Mike Berezowsky of Service Alberta said the warning is preventive and […] Read more
Legal profession self-regulates itself when lawyers stray
Q: I see discipline matters against lawyers listed on the law society website in Saskatchewan. How does discipline work? A: In Canada, lawyers are among several self-regulating professions. The provincial government in each province and territory has entrusted regulation of that profession to the profession itself. Few lawyers get into any serious trouble and the […] Read more
All is sweet with honey, sugar, anniversaries
Family gatherings Dear TEAM: We are going to celebrate my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary this fall. I am wondering if you would have poems, jokes or games that would be suitable for the occasion? They will have a small lunch of fresh fruits, vegetables, crackers with cheese and dips and cake and ice cream. J.R., […] Read more
Hidden dangers lurk in water at beach this summer
Q: I have noticed that my children sometimes get bouts of stomach cramps and diarrhea after they swim at the lake. Can you tell me about the risks of illness from swimming in a lake and what can be done to prevent them? A: There are extra risks from swimming in a lake apart from […] Read more
Delivering the mail for 35 years in rural Alberta
BENTLEY, Alta. – A new door opened for grain grower Denis Haarstad at noon on July 30 when he wrapped up his last day delivering mail on a 150-kilometre route west of Bentley, Alta., and north of Sylvan Lake. Working three days a week, regardless of weather, strife or statutory holidays, Haarstad, 69, has missed […] Read more
Friends and family support health-care system
Q. Last week, my niece took me to the hospital and spent the day with me while I had various tests. We were there from early in the morning until later in the afternoon. The hospital staff was kind to me and gave me a sandwich and juice to tide me over. But they gave […] Read more
4-H heifer rakes in Stampede wins
OLDS, Alta. – With a shy smile, Chad Crest knew he had the supreme championship in the bag at the Calgary Stampede. The 18-year-old dairy producer from Athabasca, Alta., had already won the grand and reserve champions at the 64th annual provincial 4-H show held in Olds July 16. During the final showdown for junior […] Read more
Tips to prevent food poisoning
Q:We are planning a family reunion with potluck meals. Do you have any tips for preventing food poisoning in hot weather? We may not have room in our fridge for all the food and I do not want my elderly relatives to get sick. Which foods are best avoided? A:Even though food authorities and inspectors […] Read more
Safety Smarts program exposes farm dangers
RAYMOND, Alta. – Seven UFA Safety Smarts instructors drove 144,149 kilometres to deliver the farm safety message to 52,420 students in 2,620 rural classrooms in 2009-2010. Laura Nelson of Raymond, executive director of the Alberta Farm Safety Centre that launched the Safety Smarts classroom program 12 years ago, said the goal is to educate children […] Read more
