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Chris Judd

Survival mode

Have you ever been lost in the woods while hunting? Have you been a farmer going through a severe drought, like we had in 2012

From an early age

While enjoying a 4-H banquet which was planned, organized, emceed and fully managed by 4-H members, the oldest of which was still a teenager; I

My beef was tough

I recently had the opportunity to have supper at one of Montreal’s best restaurants. Being raised a true farmer, I ordered roast beef. I always

Too many friends

I have been a farmer all my working life. I graduated from one of Canada’s most respected agricultural colleges and grew up to accept all

Thanks to you

When mad cow disease was discovered 16 years ago in England it was only a year later that an animal was found in western Canada

Empty churches and empty barns

As we drive around our communities, we notice more and more empty barns where farmers kept animals for generations past. A few of these old

Reality check by Chris Judd

Only twice in my life have I had the privileged opportunity to listen to people who have allowed me to have a real “Reality check”

Thrown under the bus by Chris Judd

For more than 400 years, milk cows and the milk they produced have been providing nourishment for families in Canada and especially our children. Safe,

History repeats itself

While in Europe on an agricultural tour about fifty years ago, I got a rude awakening to the haves and the have nots. As I

Another dark cloud

September 21, 2018 will be a day many of our friends and families will never forget. When a couple tornados touched down in and near

Survival mode

Have you ever been lost in the woods while hunting? Have you been a farmer going through a severe drought, like we had in 2012 or 1964, financially distressed enough to walk down the road kicking stones and wondering if

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From an early age

While enjoying a 4-H banquet which was planned, organized, emceed and fully managed by 4-H members, the oldest of which was still a teenager; I reminisced and was amazed how these kids who started attending at age six could develop

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My beef was tough

I recently had the opportunity to have supper at one of Montreal’s best restaurants. Being raised a true farmer, I ordered roast beef. I always had a theory that good beef could be cut with a fork. Not only could

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Too many friends

I have been a farmer all my working life. I graduated from one of Canada’s most respected agricultural colleges and grew up to accept all technical information printed or disclosed by top scientists and agricultural colleges in the world. As

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Thanks to you

When mad cow disease was discovered 16 years ago in England it was only a year later that an animal was found in western Canada with the same disease. You, the Canadian consumer, never stopped buying and eating Canadian beef.

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Empty churches and empty barns

As we drive around our communities, we notice more and more empty barns where farmers kept animals for generations past. A few of these old barns have been repurposed as machine sheds or even cleaned up and adapted as places

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Reality check by Chris Judd

Only twice in my life have I had the privileged opportunity to listen to people who have allowed me to have a real “Reality check” on what is important in life and what a farm really is. We had just

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Thrown under the bus by Chris Judd

For more than 400 years, milk cows and the milk they produced have been providing nourishment for families in Canada and especially our children. Safe, unadulterated milk and the dairy products made from it like butter, cheese, etc., have been

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History repeats itself

While in Europe on an agricultural tour about fifty years ago, I got a rude awakening to the haves and the have nots. As I admired a giant, pristine castle complete with a moat I asked, “Who owns that beautiful

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Another dark cloud

September 21, 2018 will be a day many of our friends and families will never forget. When a couple tornados touched down in and near the Ottawa-Gatineau area, trees came down, shingles blew off, roofs blew away and entire houses

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03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

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August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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