Tag Archives: Health
UN warns of climate change impact on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries
Women who run farms and rural households in poor countries suffer more from climate change and are discriminated against as they try to adapt to other sources of income in times of crisis, the United ...
Mar 05, 2024
Eggs sold in Sask. recalled for possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of eggs sold in Saskatchewan.The eggs have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination.The eggs are as follows:Compliments Large...
Feb 18, 2024
Fields of anxiety: Overcoming stigma to address mental health struggles of farmers
Christi Friesen remembers her husband saying he knew that the cloud of depression over her was finally lifting when he saw her smile at the end of the gruelling 2016 harvest season.That October had be...
Dec 09, 2023
Physiotherapist encourages physical movement during
It's not uncommon for producers to spend more than 12 hours at a time in a machine or grain truck during harvest. So, it's important to move or stand, even if just for a brief period according to a Sa...
Aug 29, 2023
National Farmers Union worried wildfires could cause food crisis
A national organization believes there could be a major food crisis if this year's wildfire season becomes the new norm moving forward.The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned that these blazes, ...
Jun 09, 2023
Midwest Food Resources plans Seedy Saturday
Midwest Food Resources is getting ready to hold Seedy Saturday. The event that's free to attend will take place at Living Faith Chapel at 1371 103 Street in North Battleford from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on ...
Apr 21, 2023
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth
Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m.Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and ...
Feb 05, 2023
How pigs are helping researchers find ways to keep organs alive after death
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Yale researchers may have found a way to keep organs alive longer after death. Using new technology, they were able to restore blood circulation and other cellular functions in pigs...
Aug 04, 2022
Midwest Food Resources community garden project flourishing
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - The third project for the Midwest Food Resources (MFR) community garden is coming in nicely since it was started last year. Executive director, Vesna Fa, said the weather has...
Jul 22, 2022
Food Farm satisfies young appetites for learning
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - For the first time in three years, elementary students in the Prince Albert area have been able to leave the classroom and receive a hands on lesson on where their food comes fr...
May 25, 2022