WARMAN, Sask. – At 9 a.m., Jason Wildeboar, finished with the first of today’s three milkings, is trying to wrench a flat tire off a piece of equipment. There is always work to do, as he well knows. He grew up on a dairy farm in Lacombe, Alta., and spent a few years working as […] Read more
Farm Living
Young farmers get family help
Creating a trust to leave property – The Law
Q: We have a special grandson who has lived with us for several years. We would like to leave him some property. His dad has a new relationship and in our opinion his fiancée is not good to this boy. Our concern is leaving property for this boy and having his dad and his fiancée […] Read more
Fruit tarts, creamy cheese and lasagna – TEAM Resources
On three recent occasions I’ve tasted desserts that used saskatoon berries and rhubarb together. The two complement one another. I was looking for dishes to serve at a meal we were preparing for folks who had purchased our buffalo barbecue at a silent auction. Along with the buffalo we wanted to use as many locally […] Read more
Helping with career choice – Coping
Q: My son just graduated from high school. He is an average student. He doesn’t see a future on the farm given the poor economic prospects. He’s not sure what he wants to do. How can I help him make plans for his future? A: Taking a couple of years to try out different kinds […] Read more
Tingling in fingers – Health Clinic
Q: I am an 82-year-old male and have normal blood pressure and circulation. I have a constant tingling feeling in the fingertips of my right hand and many times, especially at night, the fingers will go completely numb, requiring massaging to bring back the feeling. I have had this problem for the last two years, […] Read more
Public liability: waivers and disclaimers – The Law
Q: Our senior citizens group operates out of an old town hall. Public liability insurance rates have risen dramatically and we are thinking of cancelling our policy. We have never had a liability claim in all our years of existence. Would a notice stating “Use this hall at your own risk. We are not responsible […] Read more
‘Information central’
VANSCOY, Sask. – The first batch of the coffee row regulars arrives within seconds of each other at 7:12 a.m., minutes after the Robin’s Nest restaurant opens. The teasing begins as Robin Odnokon pours coffee at table number nine. Another day has begun in this small town restaurant in central Saskatchewan. “Relic,” as his coffee […] Read more
Public libraries keep up with the times
Check your image of the modern librarian at the door. “We no longer have to wear orthopedic shoes; buns are optional and some of us have had laser surgery and don’t have to wear those glasses,” joked Linda Pleskach about her profession. Commuting daily from her Beausejour, Man., farm, Pleskach heads the Selkirk public library. […] Read more
Oral contraceptive and diabetes – Health Clinic
Q: I am a 34-year-old female. I do not smoke. I have been on oral contraceptives since the birth of my last child six years ago, but I am concerned that I may be increasing my risk of getting late-onset diabetes. This runs in my family, and my own blood sugars were slightly raised during […] Read more
Summer time is barbecue time – TEAM Resources
Today, as I write this, is the last day of school and with that comes the excitement this day brings. I have been keeping the grandkids while their parents are away and so I was able to be part of this excitement. Ben took his swimming gear for a swimming party and Jonnie dressed up […] Read more
