Edna Manning

The flavour is unique — a combination of blueberries and grapes. The colour is a rich, dark purple.” Lyn Brown is describing the Black Pansy Syrup she produces. Two other syrups she makes, Red Clover Blossom Syrup and Rose Petal Syrup also have their own novel and delicious taste. “These are locally made products that […] Read more

For over 15 years Lee Valley Tools Inc. has been conducting in-store seminars for woodworkers and gardeners, including everything from landscape planning to turning bowls. “The seminars are a way of providing customers with knowledge and information, and perhaps introduce them to something they may not have tried before. In some cases, they might not […] Read more

Growing up in Saskatoon with parents who had struggled through the Great Depression taught Serena DuBois to live frugally, spend wisely and make do with very little. “My father was a war veteran and died when I was 13 years old. I was the fourth of seven children and each of us had our responsibilities […] Read more

If anyone had told Anna and Darrel Schaab 10 years ago that they would become garlic farmers, they would likely have had a good chuckle. Although Darrel grew up on a farm, both he and Anna were working at jobs in Yorkton when they launched their new venture. In the spring of 2005 the couple […] Read more

Nestled into the rolling Thickwood Hills region of north-central Saskatchewan is the farm Jack Klassen regards as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. Klassen’s dream, from the age of five, consisted of a farm located in the parklands, which would be secluded by forests, with an adjoining lake, plenty of wildlife, and a lifestyle that […] Read more

Irwin and Joyce Wilson’s retirement hobbies perfectly complement each other. Irwin specializes in designing and building playroom furniture and Joyce adds a whimsical touch with her paintings, which makes each item personal and unique. They call their business “Grandpa’s Stuff With Grandma’s Touch.” Irwin never thought he’d go into woodworking. “I taught school for 19 […] Read more

Clarence and Lee Walerius have acquired extensive horsemanship skills over the 60 years they have been breaking and training horses. They currently have a herd of 60 quality-bred paints and quarter- horses, and in the past have also raised and trained Appaloosas and Arabians. “We use natural methods in our training,” says Lee. “That means […] Read more

When the price of honey fell to 75 cents a pound in 2006, honey producers Sam and Sandra Thiessen of Tofield, Alberta felt they needed to value add or get out of bee farming. “We experimented adding real fruit to our creamed honey and after a year of trial and testing on family and friends, […] Read more

Betty Fiddler has been interested in the traditional First Nations crafts since she was a little girl growing up in northern Saskatchewan. Today she’s known for her beautiful handcrafted leather products and exceptional beadwork. Her artistic skills have earned her many awards and opportunities including the construction of four traditional outfits for the opening ceremonies […] Read more