Cover Of Love

Ladies in Beiseker, Alberta assisted by ladies in neighbouring communities are making a commitment of their time to see that other people have the comfort that comes from owning an afghan. Since April 2000 a group of ladies in Beiseker (population of 828) has met to join squares together to make afghans. In that time […] Read more

Create A Frame And Poem For Dad

Make up this frame and poem, add a photo of you and Dad and you’ll have a perfect gift for Father’s Day. MATERIALS: 4×6 wooden frame Piece of white paper to fit frame size Puzzle pieces Acrylic craft paint — about four different colours Craft varnish Glue gun DIRECTIONS: Scatter puzzle pieces on a covered […] Read more


Prince Albert-Area Couple Develops U-Pick

Three years after Genevieve (Greif) Stafford began a 10-acre U-pick saskatoon berry farm north of Prince Albert, she and her husband, Will, expanded into agriculture tourism with a corn maze and a variety of other fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, and Prairiehardy cherries and apples. The decision to purchase more land and expand their operation […] Read more

Economical And Elegant — Perfect For Father’s Day

How about an economical meal that’s still elegant enough for a special occasion like Father’s Day. These recipes will fit the bill. STUFFED HAMBURGER ROLL 2 tbsp. butter OR oil 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1 c. grated carrot 1 10-oz. (300-g) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 c. fresh whole-wheat bread […] Read more


Tips To Avoid Investment Frauds

King Solomon’s Mines TABLE: A SMALL LIST OF BIG SCAMS Ponzi scheme Matchbox scheme Junk bonds Bre-X Minerals Ltd. Hedge fund fraud Name of scam Financier Charles Ponzi Ivan. Kreuger Adnan Kashoggi Mike Milken J. Felderhof * B. Madoff Plot of the scam Sell postal coupons for more than cost Earnings overstated to attract investors […] Read more

From Bake Sale To Home Business

In 1997 for a bake sale at her children’s school, Barbara Davenport made a batch of “Butter Nut Crunch” which quickly sold out with people requesting more. Response was so positive she decided to book tables at other events to market her product. “My professional background is in food services and catering. When our young […] Read more


Make A Mother’s Day Brooch

This craft requires simple skills so all ages can create a brooch without stress. MATERIALS: Grey lid from a 35-mm film canister White craft glue Small beads, baubles and trinkets Sparkles Tweezers Pin fixture Glue gun and sticks Second-hand stores are a great place to find unique beads and baubles in the form of necklaces […] Read more

The Power Of Food

In honour of upcoming Mother’s Day, I thought a few words on aphrodisiacs (known for their alleged ability to help turn women into mothers) might be appropriate. Many may argue that dietitians have no business dabbling in aphrodisiacs, but it is spring and, after all, our business is the effect of food on the body. […] Read more


Beware Of Deadly Beauties

Who knew there was danger lurking among the ditch weeds? Well, perhaps many people, but I wasn’t one of them. The many wild plants and flowers that surround our country home represent one of the special benefits of living in a rural area. Their fascinating variety of shape, form and colour make them a real […] Read more

Happy Mother’s Day

FROM FARMLIFE Do you have an agri-tourism article or a story about a home-based business? How about some household management tips? Send them to FarmLife, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0H1. Phone 1-800-665-0502 or e-mail [email protected]. Please remember we can no longer return photos or material. —Sue