Check It Out: The truth will always be revealed
Here’s a funny comment I read: “I had a happy childhood. My dad used to put me in tires and roll me down hills. Those were Goodyears.”
Letter: BIG MISTAKE MADE
Yes, Anthony Roda, Speaker of the House, made a mistake, but who hasn't done that? Of course, Politicians have to blow it all out of proportion.
Pop 89: Fill the Salt Shakers and Read, Read, Read
The UPS man enters the library, huffing and puffing, and cursing me by name. He drops his boxes on the desk in front of Betty, who is wearing her librarian hat today.
Growing Through Grief: Freedom to try something new
After a significant loss it is common for us to pull into ourselves and go into hiding. We play small. We get into some sort of daily routine that feels safe…
Check It Out: Be careful what you applaud
A child said, “I try to teach my mom something new every day. Because you’re supposed to learn from your mistakes.” Hopefully, there will be a lesson learned…
Canada & Ukraine
On Friday, September 22nd, the Canadian Parliament welcomed Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy to Canada. While this has been making the news…
We are not the fringe minority! We are a powerful majority!
In our prairie provinces, governing bodies seem to be taking more control, increasing surveillance, reducing funding, limiting resources, demanding more personal accountability…
Pop 89: From Souls to Users
I’m still dwelling on the virtues of trust and trustworthiness. So, this is a continuation of my last column, entitled: “Lies You Can Trust.”
Check It Out: Which journalists are talking to locals?
A friend was telling me about her kindergarten-aged granddaughter, who was listening to her mom and girlfriends chatting with one another.
Check It Out: Saskatchewan farmer states the obvious
A restaurant’s sign read, “Buy one Fish & Chips for the price of two and receive a second Fish & Chips absolutely Free!”
Pop 89: Lies We Can Trust
I don't trust popular culture's take on what's important for all of us. I have zero desire to spend time and energy listening, watching and absorbing lurid details…
Letter: THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS
The affordability crisis in Canada is as bad as the Covid crisis was. It may be time for the Government to bring back the CERB payments or whatever they might want to call them.
Bringing it Home at the Conservative Convention
If you’ve been reading national news recently, you may have heard that the Conservative Party of Canada recently held their bi-annual convention in Quebec City.
Viva Vitality: Overcome screen addiction
As technology is becoming more pervasive, children and young people are experiencing tech-related dependencies.