User:Aileen55/Harrowsmith's Truly Canadian Almanac

Harrowsmith's Truly Canadian Almanac, an annual, published by Harrowsmith Country Life Magazine, was launched September, 2007. Almanacs had been available in Canada for many years, with "Canadian" or "Canadian Edition" in the title, but they were actually American. Harrowsmith's Almanac is the first almanac written and published in Canada for Canadians. Editor Bridget Wayland (Gardening Editor of Harrowsmith Country Life) said, "We had to start an almanac because there is a large niche market for it and the demand wasn't being met" The Truly Canadian Almanac includes traditional editorial such as weather forecasting, planting & gardening advice and horoscopes. It also includes Canadiana, Environmental Articles, Sports, History and quizzes. A popular item called "Small Ponds" features famous Canadians from small towns and rural areas. Participants have included: Gordie Howe, Rita MacNeil, Ian Tyson, Pamela Wallin, Robert Bateman and Gordon Pinsent. The 4th edition will be published September 2010 and can be purchased in stores or through Harrowsmith Magazine.