MUENSTER, Sask. – The solutions to revitalizing Canadian rural communities all involve using local resources, said three Americans at a conference here last week. The best jobs in a rural community are those created from within, say two rural sociologists. Cornelia and Jan Flora of Iowa State University have studied rural communities in Latin America, […] Read more
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Look inward to revitalize community
Consumer power; fall activities – TEAM Resources
Thanks to Nestle Canada for responding to consumers’ wishes. In April of this year the company said it would no longer manufacture Nestle Smarties, Aero, Kit Kat, Coffee Crisp and Mirage in a peanut and nut-free environment. Because of consumer response, and in only three weeks, on May 14, it reversed the decision and will […] Read more
Arthritis exercise and treatment; help for worn knee cartilage – Health Clinic
Q:I am elderly and full of arthritis. Are there some things I should or should not do? A: This depends on what type of arthritis you have. There are many different types. Osteoarthitis is most common, caused by age and wear and tear to the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is more serious in some ways, because […] Read more
Long day for B.C. farm women
Members of the British Columbia Farm Women’s Network were kept busy listening to speakers from 8 a.m. until after 10 p.m. at their Oct. 13 seminar in 100 Mile House, B.C. Helen Horn said the meeting was originally scheduled for Oct. 12-14, but a lack of people forced organizers to squeeze the meeting into one […] Read more
New poster emphasizes livestock safety
Theresa Whalen-Ruiter may have a winner on her hands. As farm safety co-ordinator for the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, she has distributed 70,000 copies of the group’s latest safety campaign poster and is getting lots of requests for it. “That’d be a wonderful problem,” she said when asked if a second printing run might be […] Read more
Keep Halloween safe for children – TEAM Resources
Halloween is a magical time. Children get to dress up as their favourite characters and trick-or-treat throughout their neighbourhood, which for one night is transformed into a land of make-believe. We must be aware, however, that the weather, the excitement, the darkness, the props and costumes can create dangerous situations. Children suffer a variety of […] Read more
Rules regarding condominiums – The Law
Q: A reader purchased a condominium unit two years ago for his daughters. These units had initially been rental apartments and were converted to condominiums. The owners have not seen a budget for the condominium nor has a board of directors been elected. They have been told a board is only selected when a certain […] Read more
SWI launches fundraiser
Doreen Holden does not want the Saskatchewan Women’s Institutes to die on her watch. As SWI president, she is leading a fundraising campaign this month to ensure there is enough money for the group to continue. Letters have been mailed to about 50 agribusinesses requesting assistance. The SWI executive is following up with personal or […] Read more
Cherish Julia for who she is – TEAM Resources
The following is an article written by Pam Woodsworth, Julia’s mother. It is reprinted by permission from The Saskatchewan Connection, the newsletter for the Saskatchewan Family Network. One day, while looking for a website for a project I was involved with at work, I happened upon something that quoted Desiderata. I know, I know, I’m […] Read more
Symptoms of a heart attack – Health Clinic
Q: I am 45 years old. Recently I had an episode when I was driving back from helping a neighbour with his horses. I mostly watched and did not do much physical work myself. However, I did not eat all day. When I was driving home I felt nauseous and later, just as I was […] Read more
