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
Farm Living
Safety Smarts program exposes farm dangers
Hectic summer for family berry operation
GLEN EWEN, Sask. – It may be the lazy days of summer for some, but not for a family from southeastern Saskatchewan. George and Susan Taylor operate a pre-pick and U-pick strawberry business on their mixed farm south of Glen Ewen. During the berry picking season, the Taylors’ already busy schedule shifts into overdrive. Their […] Read more
Leading visitors down the garden path
There are many design elements that are effective in the landscape, but few that match the impact of a well planned and carefully maintained garden path. Pathways in the garden are at once utilitarian and decorative, but it is while serving the latter purpose that they can add a unifying element to the garden, evoke […] Read more
Check duty-free limits and exceptions before leaving Canada
Q:It’s holiday season, and I am loading up my family and the trailer and heading down to the United States. I expect my wife and kids will be shopping there. What are the limits for bringing back goods to Canada? A:Within reason, there aren’t any real limits to consumer goods you can bring back. What […] Read more
Fire up the barbecue and enjoy the catch of the day
I enjoyed a holiday with my brother, George, and his family in British Columbia during July. My family was treated to several seafood meals. While visiting a niece, Ernie Koizumi offered to barbecue prawns and fresh wild sockeye salmon. I became his willing assistant. We peeled two types of prawns: frozen black tiger prawns from […] Read more
Personality disorders
Q:A psychiatrist told me that my ex-wife has a borderline personality. I am not sure what that means but I am hoping that it is not serious. As crazy as things were when we were married, I would still like to get back together with her. What do you think? A:This is a serious psychiatric […] Read more
Band hits the right notes for 40 years
CRESTWYND, Sask. – When dances ended, people would sometimes pass the hat around to collect money to keep the Johnson family band playing. “If it was a good crowd, we would go another hour,” said Howie Johnson of his band’s heyday in the 1970s and 1980s.. The band provided hours of dancing entertainment for 40 […] Read more
Brunch an opportunity to prepare special treats
Brunch is a great meal. It often means you have been able to sleep late, you aren’t rushing off to work and you have time to relax. Menu items may include waffles, pancakes or French toast. There are also egg dishes, sausages, bacon, ham and fresh fruits. At a recent family gathering, we enjoyed whole […] Read more
Storms &sewer backups
Heavy rains can quickly overload sanitary sewer systems, causing raw sewage to back up into your home. This can damage the interior of your home, your belongings and also introduce health hazards like mould and harmful bacteria. These tips can help protect your home from sewer backup when heavy rainstorms hit unexpectedly: Extend all rainwater […] Read more
Stop Leaks Early
Here are tips to prevent water damage in your home: Investigate new water stains immediately to determine the damage it has caused. Make sure everyone knows where the main water shutoff valve is and how to open and close it. Shut the water off at the main valve whenever you will be away from home […] Read more
