What’s A “Cluster Muster?”

It’s a concept called “cluster muster” and it’s taking rural Alberta by storm. While the idea of grouping or clustering like-minded stakeholders has been around for nearly two decades, this economic development idea is now having a greater impact than ever on rural Alberta. Clustering, which was introduced in the early 1990s by Harvard professor, […] Read more

Organic Farmer Passionate About Producing Healthy Food

Customers who purchase meat and eggs from Wian Prinsloo know and appreciate that the animals involved were raised in a truly holistic manner. The pastured chickens and pigs, and the free-range turkeys, enjoy a stress-free, happy life. They receive high-quality feed and plenty of fresh air, sunshine and exercise. “My philosophy is to raise animals […] Read more


Watching What You Eat May Help Ease Arthritis Pain

What follows is not a substitute for treatment. It’s about supporting self-management in conjunction with your health-care provider and being informed so lives can be improved. HEALTH IS THE MOST VALUED GIFT … that any human being can possess, yet there are countless ills that plague mankind. I am not a faith healer, but I […] Read more

Saskatchewan Auction Mart Continues To Thrive

The hamlet of Candiac, Saskatchewan, located 115 km southeast of Regina, has all but disappeared. However, one thing has kept it on the map — the Candiac Auction Mart. Hundreds of auction-goers drive from miles around to attend monthly horse sales and weekly cattle sales at the lone business still in existence in the tiny […] Read more


Rosemary Might Be The Herb For You

Got stress in your life? Most anyone will tell us they can relate to strain, pressure and heavy load at some point. GET CLOSE UP TO ROSEMARY An occasional close-up to a rosemary plant just might help you deal more effectively with being uptight. There are times when stress and a so-called case of “nerves” […] Read more

2010 May Have Had The Most Challenges Ever

As I write this on September 3, we are stalled with a large harvest due to bothersome rains. Those of you with more muck than crop are saying, “wish I even had a harvest.” And the farmer from Margo, Saskatchewan with 12,000 unseeded acres is wondering how to get the land ready for next year! […] Read more


Saskatoon Fibre Artist Creates Variety Of Articles

Madelaine Walker has been spinning and weaving for over 35 years, but her experiences took on a new dimension when she was asked to conduct demonstrations for the Flax Commission’s first Fibre in Demand Show in Saskatoon several years ago. “I had spun a little with linen before, but not very much. So I had […] Read more

Farriers Hold Competition In Prince Albert

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


More Questions For Reena

Dear Reena, How can I remove hockey glove odours? — Marie Believe me Marie, I deal with this challenge on a weekly basis. When it comes to storing hockey equipment the first step is to make a hockey tree using old hockey sticks and nails. Whenever your hockey player returns home from a game or […] Read more

Watch Out For Those Turkey Vultures

A couple of years ago I heard about a tagging program by Nature Saskatchewan, a group observing, documenting and protecting the province’s natural diversity. They wanted to learn more about the life and habits of turkey vultures. When I recently discovered two baby buzzards in an old decrepit granary scheduled for demolition, I knew I […] Read more