Q: I read that the latest Statistics Canada census report had more couples living together common law than getting married. Is there any legal difference between being married or living as a couple for a period of time? A: The Statistics Canada report reflects the changing social trends within Canada. What was referred to in […] Read more
Farm Living
Common-law rights – The Law
Fast-track funding gives Sask. RMs shot in arm
Roads, schools and health-care facilities throughout Saskatchewan are all in line for construction and upgrades after the province said it would accelerate funding announced last fall. Premier Brad Wall said one-third of the $1.5 billion Ready for Growth infrastructure fund would be spent in the current fiscal year. The program was supposed to be part […] Read more
Albertan hits highway for cancer fundraiser
A task as big as Canada is being taken on by Heather Jager of Delia, Alta. Jager is one of 36 cyclists planning to cover 6,800 kilometres collectively on a 12-day trip from Vancouver to Halifax June 13-24. She is one of four Alberta riders among the group of 36 national riders on the second […] Read more
Bison allow time for other work
VERMILION, Alta. – For John Dorey it was love at first bite. During a hunting trip with a cousin, the north eastern Alberta grain farmer ate a buffalo meat sandwich. It tasted so good he bought a herd of bison. “I liked the meat and the animals,” said Dorey, who at the time was searching […] Read more
Employers can be liable for wrongful acts of employees – The Law
Q: I run a hotel in a small town. One of my patrons got out of hand and the bartender had to eject him. My bartender might have been a little rough with the patron. Now, the guy is suing my bartender for assault but is also suing the hotel. How can he do this? […] Read more
Technology takes chore out of wash day – TEAM Resources
My mom always did her laundry on Monday morning. There seemed to be a little competition with a neighbour who would phone up to say, “I have six loads done and they are all on the line before 9 a.m.” Wash day as I remember it started by gathering dirty clothes, taking them to the […] Read more
What is an alcoholic? – Speaking of Life
Q: My mother thinks that my husband is an alcoholic. He says he isn’t and that he can quit drinking anytime he wants to. I am not sure what to think. I know that my husband likes his drink but I am not sure at what point this turns into alcoholism. Do you have any […] Read more
Affidavit is personal knowledge given under oath – The Law
Q: A neighbour is involved in a dispute that is before the court. His lawyer phoned, wanting me to give him an affidavit. I have no idea what that is. Should I do it? A: I assume that you have some personal knowledge of the facts behind this legal action, facts that you could testify […] Read more
Rural Albertans seek better mail service
THORNTONVILLE, Alta. – Harvey Thornton doesn’t know many city folks who drive 80 kilometres round trip for their mail and he doesn’t know why he and his neighbours should either. With the price of fuel likely to increase and more people working at jobs in the opposite direction from their designated post office, the 45 […] Read more
Testing new cuisine in Mexico – TEAM Resources
Don and I took our first trip to Mexico for a week in January and enjoyed the warm weather, the relaxation and the cuisine. The friends we travelled with have been there many times and introduced us to their favourite restaurants. I found a drink I really like. Sangria may become my new favourite summertime […] Read more
