When goalies didn’t wear masks, nobody wore helmets, sticks were made of wood and pucks were retrieved from snowbanks, I played hockey. I didn’t make it to teenage hockey. There were only four of us in my community, so we had to transfer to a team in the next neighbourhood. […]
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Every community has a beating heart. Its location is fairly obvious and usually easy to find. A solid building with flags clinging to the breeze. Stone steps worn smooth by years of public duty. Inside, decisions are made. Funds and budgets are managed. Rules are written. This is where collective […]
Did you know? Heading outside of Canada? Even if you’re visiting a familiar destination, a thorough health and safety check is essential before you depart. Stay updated on the latest travel advisories, as several regions are currently experiencing critical shortages of fuel, clean water, and electricity. In high-risk areas, these […]
Many fascinating animals share this planet with us. I would say they are all fascinating in their own way. I find the one who bears the title of “marvel of the ocean” especially interesting. That would be the octopus. The octopus has many characteristics that make it unique and it […]
Starting plants from seed is a fairly easy task but a review of science behind seeds and of seed germination and growth will help to ensure success and may offer an answer to why those seeds didn’t germinate a few years ago. Follow the tips below when starting any plant […]
Many upcoming happenings will be taking place in rural areas. The Township of LaVallee Seniors 55+ and Recreation Committee will host a turkey supper, catered by the Emo Legion at the Emo Legion( Devlin Hall under construction). This supper takes place March 7, doors open at 5p.m. and supper will […]
The oral histories of Indigenous peoples have long been a record of where and how they lived, the wisdom embedded securely in those messages passed down by mouth generation after generation. The recent finding of the 11,000-year-old Indigenous settlement near Sturgeon Lake First Nation, about five km north of Prince […]
While watching impassioned political leaders on the attack, it is tempting to believe there was a time when politics did not draw blood for applause—or at least aspired to be something quieter with much more substance. Indeed, there was such a time during the infancy of democracy. More demanding? Indeed. […]
I was leaving the house last Saturday at noon to pick up the rest of my Christmas lights when I heard a cow bawl. That made me very suspicious, because generally, right now, they have no reason to make much sound. I headed straight out and I was greeted with a […]
Community newspapers have historically been at the heart of their communities. As a journalist once observed, they are often like the single-channel television news site or the lone internet connection available to the residents it served. Community newspapers are often considered the single social network connecting citizens. Community newspapers tell […]
If you’re interested in knowing who holds the honour of being Canada’s all-time leading goal scorer at the Olympic Games, the name might surprise you – Harry Watson. And it’s not even the Harry Watson who won five Stanley Cups with Detroit and Toronto after the Second World War – […]
Many gardeners already know that most shade-loving plants prefer moist soils, so when a gardener encounters an area that has dry and shady conditions, it can provide a special challenge. You may have an area in your yard that is quite dry and shady because it’s under a grove of […]
