When John met with a psychiatrist who believed him and was eager to help him every step of the way, this made all the difference. This experience underscores the importance of accessing the right person when seeking help for mental health issues.

Reflecting on her loss, a heartbroken grandmother wants those who are suffering from mental illness or struggling with the temptation to end their life to know that they would be leaving behind a family who has loved and cared for them and will forever suffer the pain of their loss.

When Ed Lange created a farming cooperative with family and neighbours two decades ago, facilitating each other’s needs for labour and equipment was only part of their motivation.

When we think of farmers, most people picture men on a tractor plowing fields or raising cattle. While the majority of farmers in Canada are still white men, the number of women entering the industry is steadily growing.

Albertan farmers are used to juggling multiple tasks at once: from managing crops and livestock to running their businesses to serving as active community volunteers. 

For years, Dwayne managed to keep all the balls in the air. He cropped 2,000 acres, ran 150 cows and, on top of that, was a busy and successful local hockey coach. In 2019, cracks appeared in his marriage, and he began to find farming a burden rather than a pleasure it had been.