Farmers in Ukraine admire their Canadian counterparts for “having golden hands,” says a Hafford, Sask., farm woman who has visited there twice. Marie Prebushewski plans to go again in September to show Ukrainians how to gild themselves by developing skills and independence. “They’re so used to being told how to do things, when to plant, […] Read more
Farm Living
Sask. farmers offer advice to Ukrainian counterparts
Farm garden bright despite drought
BLAINE LAKE, Sask. – The drought has left lots of bare spots in Ann and Fred Odnokon’s farm garden. Last year’s photographs show lilies and other flowers that were lush and tall. But in 2002, watering every other day has not been enough to make up for the lack of rain. The area has had […] Read more
Protection of property rights – The Law
Should property rights be protected by Canada’s constitution? This question arose at the Canadian Alliance Party policy convention in April. While the party has always supported constitutional protection for property rights, it expanded its position. Its policy now says even if an agreement can’t be reached with the provinces to amend the constitution, the party […] Read more
Consider safety of alternative therapy – Health Clinic
Q: I have read about some of the controversy surrounding alternative medicine. Are there any valid alternative therapies? What do you think of Dr. Lorraine Day’s approach to treating advanced cancer? A: According to Steven Barrett, a Vancouver psychiatrist who runs the website quackwatch.com, “alternative medicine has become the politically correct term for the questionable […] Read more
Positive attitude – Coping
Q: I find it hard to see things from a positive view. Being a young farm wife, I am worried about the future for our family. I strongly suspect we may have to leave farming to support ourselves. How can I help myself look at things more positively? A: Things are certainly rough for prairie […] Read more
Local produce focus of resort store
MANITOU BEACH, Sask. – Former Saskatchewan agriculture minister Eric Upshall says it is more fun to be in retail serving the public, than in politics. “This is Grand Central Station in terms of the people here,” he said of Manitou Beach Store, which he officially opened June 22. While the convenience store and gas station […] Read more
Who has a say in land sale? – The Law
Q: We have farmed land under a lease arrangement for 20 years. There is no written agreement. As part of the deal we have always understood that we had a right of first refusal. That is, if the land was put up for sale we would have the right to match any offer. We are […] Read more
Education prevents urban, rural conflicts
A smelly feedlot inside the city of Kelowna, B.C., underlined the message of a recent 4-H conference. It concluded that rural and urban people have to talk to each other so they gain an understanding of how to relieve their conflicts. Land use issues were a big part of the July 17-22 conference of 62 […] Read more
Plant breeders hunt for next big winner
Prairie fruit and vegetables have a major advantage over produce from Ontario, British Columbia and California – hardly any pesticide. “In Saskatchewan, we spray two or three times a season,” said University of Saskatchewan plant science professor Bob Bors. “In the Okanagan or Ontario, they spray 10 to 15 times.” On a July 24 tour […] Read more
Healthy man has medical puzzle – Health Clinic
Q: I am a 75-year-old male in fairly good health. I don’t drink or smoke and am not overweight. I cross-country ski every day in winter and ride my bike in summer on dirt roads, as I live on a farm. About 12 years ago an examination revealed a hiatus hernia. I have had heartburn […] Read more
