Q: My child is in high school and is expressing an interest in law as a career. How do you get the qualifications to become a lawyer? A: Generally speaking, some sort of undergraduate degree or life experience equivalency is a prerequisite to gain admission to a law school in Canada. Most students obtain either […] Read more
Farm Living
Road to the bar is a long one – The Law
Christmas facts: behind the holiday
Where did Rudolph come from? In 1939, Robert May wrote a children’s story about a deer whose glowing nose caused him to be treated like an outcast by his fellow reindeer, and then made him a hero as he led the entire team on a zero-visibility Christmas Eve. The story was published as a children’s […] Read more
How to help a daughter who has been sexually assaulted – Speaking of Life
Q: I know that my daughter was sexually assaulted by one of her male friends, but she won’t talk about it. She gets up in the morning and goes off to work as if nothing happened. She is not sleeping well so this is obviously bothering her more than she is letting on. I want […] Read more
Farmers share common worries worldwide
Their voices may carry the lilt of Jamaica or New Brunswick, but young farmers everywhere share common concerns about their ability to survive in the agriculture business. Whether it is struggling against hurricanes that flatten a year’s work in minutes or learning to work co-operatively on a multi-generation farm, these young people want to stay […] Read more
FCC Forum hits funny bone
There were plenty of laughs as Farm Credit Canada delivered three motivational speakers to cheer up clients at a Dec. 5 event in Saskatoon. This is the third year for the FCC Forum and it attracted 800 people. Larry Hayes, FCC district director for Saskatoon, said with agriculture getting more complex, farmers need more training. […] Read more
How to help someone with a gambling problem – Health Clinic
Q: I am concerned about my friend who I think may have a problem with gambling. She is always going on weekend trips to places that have casinos and loves to play the slot machines. She also goes to bingo in town at least once a week. She tells me when she wins (sometimes thousands […] Read more
Blessings for the children among us – TEAM Resources
During the holiday season, routines sometimes fall by the wayside and it can be difficult for adults and children to get the sleep, exercise, and nutrition they need. Focusing on these essentials can make the difference in a pleasant atmosphere. With an abundance of empty calories around, the following cookie recipe offers more nutrients than […] Read more
Rural author writes first novel
DELEAU, Man. – After the kids are grown up, many farm couples scale back their workload to better savour their golden years. Such a decision might free up time for gardening, community work, more trips to the coffee shop to chat with friends, travel, hobbies or grandchildren. In the worst scenario, the start of retired […] Read more
University focuses on food
Halfway through a food theme year, the University of Alberta’s Augustana campus staff and students have talked about food, read books about food and reflected on the meaning of food. The best part of the campus’s theme is eating food, said students during a lunch in the college’s cafeteria. Once a month, cafeteria manager Lilas […] Read more
Family needs help coping with son’s epilepsy diagnosis – Speaking of Life
Q: A few months ago our youngest son was diagnosed with epilepsy. This has come as a surprise to my husband and me. Neither of us have a history of epilepsy in our families. This is hard. We are not sure what to do. A: I trust that by now you are working with your […] Read more
