Marie Bohnet lost two acres of grapes when the skies opened and drenched southwestern Saskatchewan last month. She and her husband, Marty, own Cypress Hills Vineyard and Winery and spent nearly two weeks without customers after the flood washed out their road. They were back in business July 1 but Bohnet said the final losses, […] Read more
Farm Living
Farmers look to aid programs
Changes concern planners, municipalities
Researchers and policy-makers will have more difficulty plotting the evolving changes in rural Canada because of new rules for the 2011 national census, say critics. For the next national census of the Canadian population, the Conservative government says that filling out the detailed long form that used to go to 20 percent of households will […] Read more
Delicious ways to enjoy, serve watermelon
Watermelon is a summer treat that I enjoy on a hot day. My family teases me about how the juice runs down my cheeks and chin and about my slurping sounds. It’s so refreshing because the watermelon is 92 percent water, which makes it an excellent way to stay hydrated and cooled on hot days. […] Read more
Showing draft horses a big job
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – A 2,200 pound heavy horse bolts toward the open barn door where 21-year-old Lacey McNutt stands, waving her arms and hollering to stop the runaway. When that fails, she quickly pulls down the overhead door. “They’re a big horse and they’ve got big feet and can surely hurt someone,” McNutt said […] Read more
From beaches to dogs to ponds
GRANDORA, Sask. – Nigel and Louise Hill had a sizable nest egg to travel the world when they retired from the computer business in the late 1980s. But the wanderlust didn’t last long. “We did it for a while but it gets boring. We can’t do that forever,” said Louise. “There’s only so much time […] Read more
People respond to smiles
Q:I keep telling my grandson that if he tried smiling once in a while, he might make a few more friends but he will not listen to me. He thinks that he will become more popular by wearing fancy clothes and driving an expensive car. I was thinking that maybe if you gave him the […] Read more
Health Canada takes cautious approach to nutritional claims
GUELPH, Ont. – Government-certified health claims for the cholesterol- lowering capabilities of oats and barley may be coming to Canada. The timing depends on Health Canada and researchers Susan Tosh and her associates at Agriculture Canada’s Guelph Food Research Centre. “Health Canada is very cautious,” Tosh said. “They want to make sure that products with […] Read more
Lottery ticket rules
Q:I just read about the people who won the $50 million lottery, a couple in northern Saskatchewan and someone in Newfoundland. Did these people have to reveal their identities to the public? Do they have to pay tax on the winnings? How do you know whose money it really is? A:You pose three good questions, […] Read more
Graduation is rite of passage into life of new responsibilities
Q: My younger brother graduated from high school and my parents are making a big deal out of it. They did the same thing when I graduated. I am not sure why this is necessary and why they get carried away at high school graduations.A: Almost all indigenous cultures have special ceremonies and rituals celebrating […] Read more
Bison: nutritious, tasty alternative for barbecue season
If you are looking for a new taste experience, I suggest trying barbecued bison steaks or burgers this summer.The taste and texture of bison are similar to beef, with a slightly sweeter and richer flavour. The meat is leaner than beef with no marbling of fat throughout the muscles. It takes less bison meat to […] Read more
