Vivian Nemish

Pioneer blacksmiths made and maintained crude agricultural tools. They set up shops in many rural villages where they built and repaired equipment needed by farm families. Hubert and Alice Smith of Pop’s Old Forge near Marcelin, Saskatchewan, have tried to keep the pioneer art of blacksmithing alive. Set up with a forge in his large, […] Read more

The Western Canadian Farrier Association held its first annual “Raising the Bar” Prince Albert Farrier Competition at a two-day event in June, at the Red River Roping and Riding Club Arena. Renowned farrier Hank McEwan was judge and clinician. McEwan is known as the father of Canadian farriery. He began his career in 1948 in […] Read more

im and Sue Culbert manage a mixed grain/beef cattle operation near Hague, Saskatchewan. As a means of diversifying their farm, the couple established a business, Yellowrose Enterprise that specializes in supplying parts for offshore/ grey market Kubota tractors in 1992. Both Jim and Sue have years of experience in parts and mechanics. Jim began his […] Read more

Carl Riben of Blaine Lake was recognized as Canadian Operator of the Year by AGCO at the Canadian Association of Agri Retailers (CAAR) Convention and Trade Show in Regina in February. Riben began his crop-spraying career as an aerial applicator in 1996. The purchase of an agricultural aircraft provided Riben with an opportunity to apply […] Read more

The University of Saskatchewan began breeding apples and crabapples decades ago, and has since included farmers throughout the province to assist with the fieldwork. These farmers have become interested in growing apples in test plots while establishing an orchard at the same time. Mike and Anne Noel reside on and operate Petrofka Bridge Orchard, a […] Read more

Dan Diehl, is a down-to-earth kinda guy who has never forgotten where his roots and talent originated. Dan Diehl, is a down-to-earth kinda guy who has never forgotten where his roots and talent originated. Sitting in the comfort of his parents’ dining room, Dan explains the importance of loving what you do. “I don’t consider […] Read more

The Feiges emphasize that winning is great but not a high priority. The Feige name is synonymous with quality purebred cattle. First, with purebred Horned Herefords and now for high-end purebred Black Angus. Kelly and Angie Feige are third-generation beef cattle producers from Parkside, Saskatchewan, who are proud of the title given to their Eastondale […] Read more

It takes a unique individual to be able to acquire the skills for public auction. I’ve got one who’ll give me two, quick where! Going once, going twice, sold and the slam of the gavel seals the bid. This is a common occurrence associated with auction sales. Auctions have been around for many years dating […] Read more

Ruth Thiessen of rural Waldheim, Saskatchewan loves nature and rural life with its abundance of wildlife and colours, and her love for horses is very reflective in her paintings and pencil sketches. She said that her father was instrumental in nurturing her inner ability to draw. From spending time drawing and colouring with her at […] Read more