Farm Life & Production Tips

Reluctant To Let Go Of The Farm? – for Jul. 23, 2010

By Elaine Froese July 23, 2010

I was picking up a book at my library in May when the librarian confessed that she couldn’t find garden seeds and that was OK since she preferred reading anyway, and dubbed herself “the reluctant gardener.” I smiled knowingly as I could see in my mind’s eye the quack grass having a heyday in my […] Read more

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Caring For Patio Furniture – for Jul. 23, 2010

By Reena Nerbas July 23, 2010

Before purchasing patio furniture check warranties, care instructions and necessary maintenance of materials. Be sure the furniture you choose is durable and that parts will be available when you need them. Teak will last a lifetime. The hardwood teak tree is native to Southeast Asia and Africa and grows to be 100 feet tall. The […] Read more

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Horse-Training Centre Reopens – for Jul. 23, 2010

By Christalee Froese July 23, 2010

An article in October 2009 FarmLife told of the Quams’ devastating fire. Now their centre is rebuilt and reopening. Cain and Roberta Quam can hardly believe their eyes as they survey their new riding arena, heated barn and spectator mezzanine. In the last few months, the Quams and their friends and family have poured sweat […] Read more

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Want To Live A Long, Healthy Life? – for Jul. 23, 2010

By Ted Meseyton July 23, 2010

Jeanne Calment of Arles, France was born in 1875. She took regular walks, drank two glasses of red wine a day, learned to fence at age 85, rode her bike every day until she turned 100, lived on her own until 110… And (get this) smoked cigarettes until she was 117 years old! Her mind […] Read more

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Building The Family Affair Park

By Lois Diebel June 7, 2010

When my granddaughter Linda was in high school, she had to do a project in horticulture. My daughter Janette (her mother) suggested she make a fish pond in the backyard. Their old house had been torn down and the ground levelled, leaving a backyard of well over an acre. So, Linda went out with a […] Read more

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Group helps victims through the legal system and provides support

By Stan Harder June 7, 2010

The Alberta Victim Services article of faith is summarized in their watchwords “Victims Deserve to Be Heard” I recognize the editors of Grainews and FarmLife have left their mandate of publishing only materials directly related to farm management by offering to print this article. We agreed the issue of family violence however was not confined […] Read more

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The gift of time is better than any gift that could be bought

By Debbie Chikousky June 7, 2010

In our family Dad has always been the fixer This year as we are preparing for Father’s Day I have been catching myself reminiscing about when our kids were younger. Back then we lived in the city, my husband was gone all day to work and to a great extent life was simpler. To celebrate […] Read more

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Get Ready For The Farmers’ Markets

By Ted Meseyton June 7, 2010

Most everyone knows that Kenora, nestled in Lake of the Woods is a tourism paradise. But — did you know that Kenora is also the Sauerkraut Perogy Capital of Northwest Ontario? Sauerkraut, Oh sauerkraut, You really get around, From B. C. to Ontario, Friends of sauerkraut abound. IT ALL BEGAN WITH AN EMAIL “We are […] Read more

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Happy Father’s Day Dads!

June 7, 2010

Do you have a story about a farm-or home-based business? How about some household management tips? Does someone in the family have a special-diet need? Share some of your recipes and some meal ideas. Send them to FarmLife, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0H1. Phone 1-800-665-0502 or email susan@fbcpub lishing.com.Please remember we can no […] Read more

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Be ready for outside entertaining when summer weather arrives

By Reena Nerbas May 3, 2010

Decks are a popular way to add living space to a home. Due to the harshness of our climate, maintenance is essential. If you are installing a new deck, call your power company before you dig to check the location of underground wires, pipes, gasoline and electrical lines in your yard. Setting planters and pots […] Read more

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Reluctant To Let Go Of The Farm? – for Jul. 23, 2010

Caring For Patio Furniture – for Jul. 23, 2010

Horse-Training Centre Reopens – for Jul. 23, 2010

Want To Live A Long, Healthy Life? – for Jul. 23, 2010

Building The Family Affair Park

Group helps victims through the legal system and provides support

The gift of time is better than any gift that could be bought

Get Ready For The Farmers’ Markets

Happy Father’s Day Dads!

Be ready for outside entertaining when summer weather arrives

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