Q: My husband has terrible breath. He doesn’t think he has a problem, but I do. I am sure it upsets other people as well. What causes this and what should he do about it? A: Halitosis, which is the proper name for bad breath, is most often caused by problems in the mouth, and […] Read more
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Causes of bad breath – Health Clinic
Special thanks at holiday time – TEAM Resources
This Thanksgiving will have special meaning after the disturbing terrorist attacks in the United States. As we gather with family and friends, we will be even more thankful for the people near and dear in our lives, for they offer support and comfort in times of worry and concern. History tells us that the first […] Read more
Surface rights leases studied – The Law
Q: This spring you wrote several columns on important points to consider when negotiating a surface rights lease with an oil company. However, I suggest that in view of recent court and Surface Rights Board of Arbitration rulings in Saskatchewan, the lease agreement is not the be-all and end-all. The particular cases I’m referring to […] Read more
Art display spotlights animal slaughter
There are no dead animals or dripping gore in a prairie art show about abattoirs. Instead, curator Sigrid Dahle has 14 artists examining four concepts arising from packinghouses – holding, abundance, processing and entrails. The display runs until Nov. 18 at Saskatoon’s Mendel Art Gallery, which was established in 1964 by Fred Mendel, who owned […] Read more
Personal health tips spark change
A personal discussion of their health risks helped about three-quarters of the farmers who participated in a recent study change their routines. Mary Smillie, a community development nurse, spent part of her time during the last two years working on a health evaluation project sponsored by Health Canada. A followup conducted when the project wrapped […] Read more
Spray drift responsibility – The Law
In a recent column, I wrote about court judgments and said that in some situations court cases were the only place to find the law, as there is no legislation on the subject. As an example, I gave the liability one faces when spray drifts onto your neighbour’s land. While no province has passed legislation […] Read more
Move around and enjoy the fresh air – TEAM Resources
A few weeks ago, my youngest son broke his leg and had to be hospitalized. It was traumatic for all of us, since this little two-year-old had to go into traction to heal his leg. Being in the hospital was as difficult for me as it was for him. No one likes to see a […] Read more
Safety precautions essential to avoid welding injuries – Health Clinic
Q: My son has recently been hired as a welder’s apprentice. I am worried about the safety issues of this occupation. Can you explain some of the dangers to his health that he may be facing? A:You are quite right to be concerned about your son’s safety, because although welding can be a highly paid […] Read more
Help family member – The Law
Q: I am retired and have saved some pension funds. Recently, a nephew has suggested that I should buy a half section of farmland near where he farms. His plan is that he would then rent the land from me. I am trying to decide whether to do this. A: There are several questions you […] Read more
Contest winner gets mural for town
The town hall in Lemberg, Sask., is getting a new paint job because of local farmer Brian Acton. Acton was reading a magazine when he saw an entry form for a contest to win a rural mural for his town. He sent it in and won. He has seen the town of Chemainus, B.C., which […] Read more
