Pop 89: A Thrill of Hope
I’ve been in Kelowna for a week and a half and am just now finding my rhythm. It’s hard to develop a routine when every day is rife with significant change.
Check It Out: Passing on the light of Christmas
Quite a few years ago, people from across Canada shared their Christmas memories in Country Woman magazine. One person remembers their Christmas tree adorned with tiny candles.
Paul Harvey’s Christmas wish for growing up
A famous broadcaster from the past once relayed this riddle to his listeners. Paul Harvey claimed 80% of Kindergarten kids were able to answer the riddle correctly…
Editorial Cartoon: Couple of drinks
Are you sure you’re okay to drive, Mr. Fendle? You’ve had more than a couple of drinks, you know… !
Merry Christmas!
In a world fraught with challenges, it is heartening to gather together and celebrate the timeless hope found in the Christmas story.
Pop 89: Tis the Season of Noticing
A tall woman in a bright red dress was singing in the foyer as I stepped out of the elevator. The violinist accompanying her leaned into his instrument.
Check It Out: The best gift you can give your child
A grandparent watched her grandson’s nativity play. As the third wise man, he marched up to the manger with his gift of frankincense and bellowed: “Frank sent this!”
Editorial Cartoon: National Broadcaster
Ah, splendid! Salvation flings forth in these dreadfully choppy seas!
Axe the Tax!
On December 5th, Senators voted on an amendment to Bill C-234 that essentially removed the exemption from the carbon tax for farmers…
Letter: CANADA’S HIGHS IN 2023
We have a 10 year high for domestic abuse, high number of break and enters, high number of car thefts, high cases of shootings, high rates of homelessness…
Pop 89: Where Are You Headed?
We both slide onto our bar stools at the same moment and order an IPA on tap. Mine arrives first. I sip and smile to myself.
Check It Out: The definition of irony
The definition of irony is - a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects.
Where have all the teachers gone?
Alberta’s students deserve the best. Unfortunately, our ability to attract and retain teachers to work in public schools is being eroded.
This Holiday Season Be Nice to Hospitality Workers
You can tell a lot about someone by how they treat the person serving them; hence, the value of kindness cannot be overstated.
Hospitality during the Holiday season
The following devotional was submitted by one of our subscribers who wishes to remain anonymous, and allow the Biblical message to speak for itself.
Editorial Cartoon: Outstretched Arms
$1.2 Trillion Debt. Healthcare. Social Programs. Defence. Innovation. Infrastructure.