Greg Marchildon may not know yet whether his idea works, but he figures it’s got to be better than what he called the “buffalo dung” now used to analyze the cost effectiveness of the public health system. Marchildon of the University of Regina’s Graduate School of Public Policy outlined his new framework to evaluate Canada’s […] Read more
Farm Living
Prof urges new image for health care
Horses and history meet at Moose Jaw
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Les and Judy Cochrane never questioned their involvement in the activities and organizations surrounding their horse and cattle businesses. “When you’re into these things and you want them to happen, that’s what you do,” said Judy. “It was a hobby for us,” added Les. Last week the couple was presented with […] Read more
Judges have range of sentencing options available – The Law
Q: I was in court with a friend the other day. He entered a guilty plea to a minor criminal charge and explained himself. After hearing everything, the judge gave him a conditional discharge for a year. My friend didn’t have a lawyer with him, and no one explained what that meant. What is it? […] Read more
Winter travel memories relived – TEAM Resources
A grandson’s hockey game brought back many memories. It was a cold and stormy afternoon when we boarded a chartered bus in Elrose, Sask., to take us to Gull Lake, Sask., for a bantam playoff game. The weather was terrible, storming and cold. However, the decision was made to proceed, so on the bus we […] Read more
Young farm women play important role
On any team it’s important to know your role. Fran Erven, who lives on a farm near Clanwilliam, Man., knows her role during calving season. “It’s my job to keep the bed warm when he’s checking the cattle on those cold winter nights,” said Erven, who got a laugh out of the audience with that […] Read more
Chef proves pulses have plenty of possibilities
Chef Simon Reynolds of Saskatoon spent a day during Crop Production Week whipping up some pulse recipes using Saskatchewan-grown products. Although the word “pulse” is derived from the Latin words meaning thick soup, Reynolds’ recipes included curried Saskatchewan pulse stew; lentil, chickpea and date cake; and potato and pea somosas. The British born chef says […] Read more
Small town cafe touts locally grown
Jennifer Willems is a chef who believes in taking risks with her New Ground Café in Birch Hills, Sask. This winter she stopped buying imported lettuce for salads and began offering customers a raw root vegetable slaw made from beets, cabbage or whatever Saskatchewan-grown produce she can buy. She told delegates at the recent Saskatchewan […] Read more
Old-fashioned cake recipe, making juice – TEAM Resources
After Christmas when I was putting away my decorations, I came across a Macleans magazine from Feb. 1, 1929. It sold for 10 cents a copy. The advertisements were interesting and one that caught my attention was for Magic baking powder. Along with the ad was a recipe for chocolate cake. Looking closer at it, […] Read more
How to work out shared parenting – Speaking of Life
Q: After many years of not getting along, my husband and I have decided to separate. We have worked everything out except for arrangements that would work best for our two children. We live in a small community. One of us will likely have to leave it once our divorce is final. That makesshared parenting […] Read more
Flu vaccine missed mark; focus on restful sleep – Health Clinic
Q: It said on the news that the flu vaccines available this year are not for the right type of flu virus. Is there any point in getting the shot? What can I do to prevent getting flu or colds? I take lots of vitamin C and Cold FX. A: Every year, researchers make their […] Read more
