Kurek: Session In Review
As Parliament begins to wind down for the summer, I wanted to highlight some of the issues my colleagues and I have been working to address in the last several months.
Grade 1, here we come!
2022 New Brigden ECS deserves a huge congratulations on their ECS graduation! Taking the stage at the hall were Micah Rumohr, Jared Jorgenson, River Westerlund & Cabri Tye!
A Little Bit Western: Off Label
Some things need warning labels. Hopping onto a roller coaster, for example, warrants a cautionary tag, as does applying pesticides, or walking on unstable terrain too close to the edge of a cliff…
The Klarenbach Report Jun 20
“Buy Low; Sell High”. I was delivering grain to the Marengo UGG elevator. It was there that I met King Richard, Kevin and Murray.
Pop 89: Body & Soul
I’m coughing like a sailor and can’t do much but read. Foolishly I read my emails. One contains this message by theologian Ilia Delio: “We live in a volatile world where catastrophic events seem to happen spontaneously and ever more frequently.
Penton: Yankees, Mets headed for October showdown
Hey, baseball fans, get ready for the possibility of another Subway World Series. New York Yankees and New York Mets are flexing their baseball muscles in the first few months of the 2022 season…
EOL’s Growing Project 2022 begins
This year’s growing season kicked off the Eatonia Oasis Living (EOL) Growing Project 2022, EOL’s primary fundraiser. Cora Knuttila, Administrator at EOL, said this year, Larock Farms seeded the 128 acres of land provided by the Town of Eatonia.
Check It Out: Breaking records and throwing stones
Are you ready for this week’s joke? Here it is ... My neighbour has proudly informed me that he has made the world record books for having the most concussions ever recorded ... 147.
Lois and Tim Andrew to receive East Central 4-H Region Award of Distinction
East Central 4-H Region Award of Distinction is presented to leaders who have acted as ambassadors for 4-H. These people exemplify 4-H spirit, dedication , commitment, involvement, and a true belief in the 4-H program.
Greetings from the Oyen Crossroads Museum June 14
For those of you who have been eagerly awaiting news of this summer’s escape room I am excited to let you know that final preparations are well under way
The Echo Archives - June 14, 2022
Gloria Eva Woods received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree with distinction. Murray George Woods received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
High and hidden taxes driving up the pump price
As far as Canadian politicians are concerned, the soaring cost of living is like winter slush, summer mosquitos and other unfortunate forces of nature.
Special Areas excited to be back to in-person ratepayer meetings
Ratepayer meetings, which were moved online due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, are back to being held in-person for 2022.
The Klarenbach Report: Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis
My eyes deceive me. Most days, I see rainbows and unicorns. Other days, I don’t see the rainbows. Why do individuals have different memories of the same event?
Ukrainian refugee family coming to Oyen in July
Kay and Doug Dingeman from Oyen and their three adult children are on board in bringing a Ukrainian refugee family to town. Thanks to their efforts, a Ukrainian family will be arriving in July.
Kindersley hosts Prairie Showdown
This week will see a fantastic event showcasing the talents of the Edmonton Prospects and the Moose Jaw Miller Express right here in Kindersley.
Penton: Woods authors amazing comeback story
He’s already clearly in the lead for golf’s Comeback of the Year award. Now Tiger Woods is hunting even bigger game.
Pop 89: Reunion
On Friday night the texts starts flying: Who’s bringing beer? I’m bringing tarts from mom’s recipe. Do you have any birthday cake candles? Yep.
Check It Out: The value of one expert testimony
An old man walked up to the counter of a pawn shop holding an old, weathered guitar. “I’d like your expert opinion on how much this guitar is worth,” he said.
Sure-Fire Streaming: Charlie Wilson’s War, The Big Chill, Sicario, and more
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