The development of Prairiehardy cherry varieties has taken a giant step forward with the University of Saskatchewan’s release of the Romance Series which developers believe are even better than their earlier prize, Carmine Jewel. CRIMSON PASSION Crimson Passion cherries grow to at least the size of a quarter, and are deep red in colour. They […] Read more
A New Series Of Cherry Varieties
A Gift To The Community
Phyllis Dawson Speers had the whole community in mind when she gifted a chunk of land near Battleford to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. The land belonged to her husband’s parents who homesteaded it in 1902. Phyllis had a rich and colourful life of her own. She was born in Saskatoon on January 17, 1915. Her […] Read more
Ukrainian museum raises funds with calendars
For many years, the history and artifacts of Saskatchewan’s Ukrainian community have collected at Musée Ukraina Museum in Saskatoon. But the collection long ago outgrew the space, and aggressive fundraising began for a new museum. One of the fundraising strategies for the past four years has been a lottery calendar. Last year’s calendar, which featured […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
