What To Do With Extra Cash

The general rule of thumb when prepaying debt is that if you are trying to cut costs, pay down the highest-interest-bearing debt that doesn’t carry any prepayment penalties. Al Worknoplay came in to us in mid-January and said, “Gentlemen I got a problem and it’s unlike anything I’ve ever had before.” Our ears perked up […] Read more

Books That Helped Me Think

Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale was a big force in my life. I read that book twice over one weekend after I found it on a Friday while in Grade 12. It set the tone for a lot of my future. Over the years I have read a number of books that […] Read more



Cottage-Style Kitchen Perfect For Rural Living

Updating a kitchen doesn’t always have to be costly. If the cabinets are sound then a little paint and elbow grease may be all that’s needed. This cottage kitchen was updated with some leftover paint and a little ingenuity. WHAT WAS DONE There are several budget-friendly ideas here that you may be able to use, […] Read more


Try Making Sauerkraut

While doing a history project, our family learned that the sailors on their ocean voyages used sauerkraut for a source of vitamin C to stop scurvy. Then we discovered that Tiberius (Roman emperor born 42 BC) was reported to carry a barrel of it on all his long voyages to the Middle East because the […] Read more

Candle Business Will Be Carried On

Emily Hand and Joan Wiebe are in a win-win situation. Emily is apprenticing to take over the beeswax candle business that her husband’s grandmother, Joan Wiebe, spent 10 years building in Rosthern, Saskatchewan. “When I started, I was determined to leave as small a footprint as I could,” Joan says. “I’m an ardent recycler, and […] Read more


Matched Pair Urges Others To Donate Organs

At the age of 20, the Saskatchewan native began packing a lifetime of adventures into as few years as possible. When Louise Lerminiaux was diagnosed with an incurable kidney disease in 1987, she vowed to live life to the fullest. At the age of 20, the Saskatchewan native began packing a lifetime of adventures into […] Read more

Farm-Based Home To Provide Opportunities

“We hope the Farm in the Dell model will aid in the preservation of small-town Saskatchewan.” — LYNETTE ZACHARIAS Krista Neufeld and Lynette Zacharias are two young ladies with vision, commitment and a great deal of determination. In 2007 these two special educators became acquainted with the Farm in the Dell, a Montana-based organization which […] Read more


Small-Town “Country Boy” Breaking Into Music Industry

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

Warm Up With Homemade Buns

Cold weather always makes me want to bake — just to heat up the house and our hearts with the warmth of home baking. These recipes are family favourites. CINNAMON BUNS 1 c. lukewarm water 2 tbsp. yeast 1 tbsp. sugar Mix and let stand a few minutes. Beat and add to yeast mixture: 3 […] Read more