Birds do it, U.S. president Barack Obama does it and so do Canadian farmers. Twittering is one of the newest ways to stay connected. Using the internet-based Twitter site at twitter.com, twitterers send out quick, frequent messages from their computer or blackberry to let people know what they’re doing. Tim Hoven, an organic beef farmer […] Read more
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Help defiant teenager by listening and understanding – Speaking of Life
Q: I do not suppose that my 16-year-old daughter is much different than other girls her age, but I have to admit that I am struggling with her. She seems to think that she knows it all. She is often rude to her father and me, she hates the curfews we set for her and […] Read more
Rewarding experience for grandparents – TEAM Resources
This past winter we spent time in Vancouver and Calgary visiting our grandchildren and their parents. As a mother, I had forgotten how helpful, supportive and appreciated it was to have our extended families living close to us when we had babies years ago. As a grandmother now, I recognize how our parents must have […] Read more
Trainer touts fun side of agriculture
INNISFAIL, Alta. – Geoff Hoar has found the best of both worlds by turning his love of horses into a paying proposition. “When I’m checking cows in the summer time, I think, I’m getting paid to ride this horse and I’m getting paid to graze these cows; this isn’t so bad,” he said. The horse […] Read more
Rights and rules regarding self-defence claim – The Law
Q: There have been stories inthe news concerning criminal charges of assault and murder where the accused relies on an argument of self-defence. How does self-defence work, and when and how are you entitled to defend yourself? A: In general terms, self-defence refers to a person’s actions taken to prevent someone from harming him, another […] Read more
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – TEAM Resources
Green signifies hope in Ireland. We too are living in a green world. Right now in our society, being green or resourceful is trendy and cool. Our kids seem to be the recycling police, and with their persistence, we are all starting to do our part for their future. Recycling, reducing chemicals that we use […] Read more
Fit to be dried
Canning and freezing are still popular ways to save excess produce, but some gardeners are turning to dehydration. Beate Epp, who plants a big garden every year near Dundurn, Sask., says she still uses her freezer but also bought a dehydrator because she and her husband are vegetarians and prefer raw food. She said she […] Read more
Leathery for fruit, crispy for vegetables
Drying is one of the oldest ways to preserve food, according to a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Drying makes fruit and vegetables lighter, smaller and less likely to spoil. The moisture content of fresh food ranges from 20 to 90 percent, which is usually dried to below 20 percent moisture. […] Read more
Writer seeksto preserve Ukrainian tales
A British Columbia author is trying to mine Canada’s rich Ukrainian heritage before it disappears. Danny Evanishen of Summerland is looking for Ukrainian folk and fairy tales to add to his collection of 22 books. He also wants to publish funny stories from the pioneer days. The chances are getting slimmer that any of the […] Read more
Exercise due diligence before buying land – The Law
Q: We own an undeveloped acreage that used to be farmland. The previous owner allowed a natural gas line to go across the land. As a result, we can’t build in the spot we like. Also, the gas company wants to charge us the same price it charges anyone else to hook up to the […] Read more
