Cleverness in the workshop is often all that is needed to keep an injured person farming. Murray McWilliams, a speaker at a conference on disability issues, lost his right leg on a Regina district farm when he was four. He said when he needed an adaptation to do his work on the farm, “Dad and […] Read more
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Families find disability solutions
Concussion recovery – Health Clinic
Q: I fell off a horse several months ago and hit my head. I got a bump, but I remember the fall, and was not unconscious as far as I know. The doctor told me I would not suffer from permanent brain damage as all I had was a concussion. But I still get dizzy […] Read more
Mexican sausage a tasty ingredient – TEAM Resources
Dear TEAM: There are a lot of recipes that have the sausage called chorizo. Can you tell me where in Saskatchewan you can buy it? – B.K., Shipman, Sask. Dear B.K.: I called some butchers in our area to find a reply to your question. Prairie Meats has chorizo and will order it in. The […] Read more
Executors of a will – The Law
Q: Who is responsible for distributing property left in a will? What if the person distributing the property disregards the will or is unaware of the rules? How is property distributed when there is no will? What if that person received incorrect legal advice from a lawyer? Does the law society intervene in such cases? […] Read more
Rural Canada gets gov’t funds
The federal government will provide $2.8 million over the next year for community projects that enhance rural Canadians’ quality of life. Andy Mitchell, federal minister responsible for rural development, made the announcement April 6 in Charlottetown, P.E.I., at the second annual National Rural Conference. Grant applications must be submitted by Oct. 31. For more information, […] Read more
Steer teaches 4-Hers, aids charity
WHITE FOX, Sask. – Blackie is eating his head off for the sake of cancer. The black and white, spotted face steer is spending several months gaining weight on a farm near White Fox, Sask. It will be auctioned off at the Prince Albert 4-H regional show June 3 to raise money for the Canadian […] Read more
Obtaining historical legal information – The Law
Q: I am seeking information on the death of a person that occurred in 1932. He died with no known family. I have obtained a copy of the death certificate. However, I would like to know more. What was the cause of death? Can I obtain a copy of the police report? Is this information […] Read more
Vacations are healthy – TEAM Resources
I recently returned from a vacation to Las Vegas. I had a great time, and enjoyed taking in a Nascar race. The vacation went by so quickly that I wished it could last longer. As the plane landed we were dropped back into reality. The cold winter wind, the sick children and the dishes. Despite […] Read more
Groups get creative in fundraising
Raffles, bake sales and smoky bingo halls are all financial staples for volunteer groups. Whether it is the church women’s auxiliary, the local service club or a health support group, money to fund activities doesn’t come as easily as it once did. Provincial governments give gambling revenue to charitable groups, but that can be taken […] Read more
Survey collects facts on farm work
Are women staying on the farm to run home-based businesses or are they driving into town to do off-farm work? When the children do farm chores, are they paid for their work? Is farming a full-time job for men? The National Farmers Union, which has started a national project to look at farm employment practices, […] Read more
