Canada’s sticky, sweet, centenarian snack was born in Alberta

Brittle, yes, but not fickle. There are Canadians who would not recognize the most distant ancestors of the beloved puffed wheat square, but they’re not in Red Deer, Alta. A.J. Russell was born in rural New Brunswick in 1868 but went West after a years-long rough patch in business early in life. His story is […]

National Post · Sep 23, 2026