Pop 89: Into the Mystic
Some of you know that “Into the Mystic” is the title of a song by Van Morrison. I’ve sung along to this song driving down Tennessee highways…
Check It Out: Feds say Canada needs to lead by example
The joke went like this … recipes are like a dating service. They never end up looking like the picture.
Redrawing Democracy
A fair and independent review of electoral districts must be conducted to ensure equitable representation, a fundamental pillar of democracy.
Growing Through Grief: Commitment
What do you think about when you hear the word commitment? What comes to mind for you? When I think about it I think of my work in education…
Pop 89: How do YOU Make a Living?
“I renewed your books,” Betty announces as I step into the library. “And there's a whole new pile over there.”
Check It Out: How to keep housing affordable
Finding affordable housing is challenging these days, and this joke is a good illustration ... Because they had such a large family, a couple with twelve children had difficulty finding a house to rent.
LETTER: Gold standard book available at the Town of Oyen Library
I am delighted and encouraged to discover in The Echo on April 24 that the Town of Oyen Library has acquired a copy of Bessel van der Kolk’s exceptional book…
Pop 89: The Love of A Place to Land
My brother is making his way back to his island home, longing for land to light on. I am left with an empty home. Who knew that at sixty-six, I would experience empty nest angst?
Check It Out: Taking responsibility for your health
This was recently posted on Facebook: “When people say - enjoy them while they are young, they’re talking about your knees and hips, not your kids.”
LETTER: Re: Repercussions of Exposing Corruption
In her column on April 16, 2024 Joan Janzen outlines how the Mayor of Chestermere Alberta was removed from office by a conspiracy of defeated candidates…
Debtonation
Debt and deficits are sometimes uncomfortable but necessary subjects to talk about. This is especially important in the context of the recent Federal Liberal Government’s budget…
Social Media wants your money
The American way (read: capitalism's primary goal), which greatly influences the Canadian way, has always been about separating you from your money.
Pop 89: Exposed & Eroded & Getting Old
On every birthday, I feel a need to drive and read, not at the same time. Last week, we drove to Eastend to roam the dinosaur-boned hills and eat burgers at Jack’s Cafe.
Check It Out: Repercussions of exposing corruption
Here’s some wisdom from a five-year-old: “I’m going to sleep with my mouth open so the tooth fairy can just grab my loose tooth out of my mouth.”