With graduation coming up next week in many schools, I thought I’d pass along a novel idea that our new in-laws brought to a convocation supper, the cutest little dignified Tuxedo Grads. You will need: Decorative toothpicks. Green pepper, cut into approximately 3/8 inch (one centimetre) squares – for the grad cap. Black olives – […] Read more
Farm Living
Recipes for festive occasions – TEAM Resources
Rural health emergencies studied
In the nine years since rural Saskatchewan lost 52 hospitals, volunteer people trained as first responders have filled in the emergency medical gap. But consistency of care can differ. Setting standards so all rural people get the same level of care, and so it is no different than urban treatment, is the goal of a […] Read more
Travelling after prostate surgery – Health Clinic
Q: I am a 75-year-old man. I had surgery for an enlarged prostate, not cancer, four weeks ago and I am feeling quite well. I am booked for a holiday in England in a few weeks. Is it safe to travel by air, or should I cancel my trip? I have cancellation insurance, but I […] Read more
When pasture agreements go wrong (Part 2) – The Law
Last week we looked at the landowner, KD, who found herself unpaid for pasturing cattle. However, what if JS the cattle owner finds that KD didn’t live up to the agreement? Five of JS’s cattle have wandered off after 100 metres of fence was down and it took KD several days to repair it. Or […] Read more
Summer potluck recipes; making soap – TEAM Resources
In the distance I can hear the boys arguing about who is going to play with what. They have been in and out of the house, bringing in gobs of mud each time. Their clothes are soiled and wet. And I don’t care. I am so happy to hear the pitter patter of rain on […] Read more
White coated tongue – Health Clinic
Q: This question was from a woman who did not want her letter printed here and wanted me to reply to her directly. I cannot personally reply to letters, but most of the answers will eventually appear in this column. Here is a shortened version of the question. “I have had a white coating on […] Read more
BCWI wants more urbanites
The top dog for the British Columbia Women’s Institute doesn’t even live in the province. Joan Holthe, who was elected president at the group’s June 7-9 annual meeting in Cranbrook, B.C., lives on a cattle ranch in Alberta’s Peace River district. But her closest community and the WI branch she belongs to are in Dawson […] Read more
Alberta selects best rural doctor
At a community event surrounded by a few of the 2,000 babies he has delivered, Dr. Stuart Iglesias will receive Alberta’s first award for a rural physician. The “distinction in practice” honour is to be given June 19 to the 55-year-old Hinton, Alta., doctor by a provincial government committee called the Alberta Rural Physician Action […] Read more
Procedure must be followed before road closure – The Law
Q: A road in our neighbourhood has recently been closed. This road has provided access to a parcel of land for more than 50 years. What powers do municipalities have to close roads? What if the road is over private land? A: The powers of municipalities are set out in the respective provincial municipal legislation. […] Read more
Seizure first aid – Health Clinic
Q: Recently I was in a shopping mall and saw a young man having a seizure. He regained consciousness after a minute or two, and seemed to be fine. I was wondering if there is any type of first aid that I should have done? Did I need to put something in his mouth to […] Read more
