ARBORG, Man. – The Bobbees don’t shy away from a challenge. When you’re living on the edge anyway, why not try things that other farmers wouldn’t dare? That seems to be the operating philosophy of the Bobbee family, who live and farm at the edge of Manitoba’s farmable land in the Interlake region between lakes […] Read more
Farm Living
Brothers face challenges with gusto
Laws and etiquette of operating a snowmobile – The Law
Q: I own several snowmobiles and my entire family enjoys this activity, but I am wondering if there are any particular laws I should be aware of? A: With the first snow on the ground for many of us, thoughts turn to this activity. I’m always reminded of one of my daughter’s teachers who moved […] Read more
Woman builds museum with determination
CRAIK, Sask. – Betty Anderson thought residents of Craik were throwing away too much of its past, so she devoted the last 20 years of her life to make sure that didn’t happen. Friends and volunteers like Mary Eva remember Anderson as the spark plug behind the creation of the town’s Prairie Pioneer Museum, which […] Read more
Healthy alpine bread and muesli roll recipe – TEAM Resources
I think I can safely say yard work is over for this year. I seem to drag it on as long as possible, not wanting it to end. Outside is a place I like to be, weather permitting. Working in the garden and yard can be hard work, but I tell myself it is good […] Read more
Attention deficit disorder also affects adults – Speaking of Life
Q: My youngest son has been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD). The problem is that I see myself in my son when he is either struggling with his schoolwork or bouncing from one thing to another. I have as much trouble staying focused as he does. I always thought that ADD was a kid’s […] Read more
Planning best way to tackle future farm problems
It’s hard to argue with the old saying, “for every problem, there is a solution.” In tackling some of the unexpected pitfalls of farm life, it helps if the right fix is in place well before something bad happens, especially to a key family member. In a presentation entitled, “get your ducks in a row,” […] Read more
Health co-ops rare breed
Quebec has become the last bastion of health-care co-operatives in Canada. The province has 77 of Canada’s 117 health co-ops, although most are locally based home-care agencies. Saskatchewan has fallen from a high of 25 co-op medical clinics formed during the 1962 doctors’ strike to the four remaining in Wynyard, Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina. […] Read more
Private vs. public health-care debate called myth
People are too willing to accept the idea that health care’s future will be a tense pull between public versus private systems, says a University of Regina professor. Greg Marchildon, a former deputy minister in Saskatchewan who also worked on the federal health commission headed by former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow, called the private versus […] Read more
Creativity often follows diversity
Hard times lead to innovation, says a University of Saskatchewan historian. Speaking to an international conference on the role of health co-operatives in health care, Brett Fairbairn said creativity accompanies adversity. For example, the doctors’ strike in Saskatchewan in 1962 led people to create health co-ops that worked with doctors who believed in offering nonprofit […] Read more
Courteous hunters make season happier time – The Law
Hunting season is an exciting time of year. For many, it is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and to hunt game or birds. It’s good to remember that both hunters and landowners have rights and obligations. Access to private land frequently causes disputes. In the northern areas of Western Canada, it’s less of an […] Read more
