On Saturday afternoon, our front doorbell rang. When we answered, the delivery man already was gone. He’d left a box on the porch that read, “Merry Christmas from a late Santa and Happy Valentine’s Day from an early Cupid! Jun and Ree.” Jun Kaneko is an internationally- renowned sculptor whom […]
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Last week’s rain certainly knocked the snow down in a hurry and I was shocked at how much water was lying under the snow. The cows were happy because they didn’t have to make the long walk home to get a drink. On the trapline, though, the rain deepened the […]
The United Nations was formed in 1945 at the end of the Second World War with the participation of 51 countries. In 2011, there were 193 members with the addition of The Republic of South Sudan. Peace is the UN’s main objective but fostering friendly co-operation between countries, considering the […]
Since being elected, one of the things I’ve tried to do is raise awareness of the type of services I offer in each community. While a lot of attention is paid to the “political” aspects of Question Period, speeches, or statement in Queen’s Park, many people often don’t realize the […]
After this past week, I can’t help but believe global warming is impacting us. I would never have expected rain in the second week of January. Instead, I would have expected frigid temperatures—the kind that takes your breath away just stepping outside. I shouldn’t complain about milder weather and its […]
At long last, our national nightmare is over. While I’m one to prefer the major junior and collegiate side of the game compared to the professional ranks, I have to admit it’s certainly nice to see that the NHL will be resuming play Saturday night. Although questions do remain about […]
Jan. 1 is a significant date for ice-fishing anglers from all over the place because it marks the opening of the lake trout season across Sunset Country, For many, it’s a tradition to get out on the ice and fish for lake trout on New Year’s Day. I spent a […]
Well, Happy New Year to everyone! I’m so happy that we already can see a difference in our daylight hours! Monday was Ukrainian Christmas and I still have all my decorations and tree up mainly for my Grandma Bliss. Personally, I’m never in a hurry to take my tree down […]
My calendar has daily affirmations. Sayings that help me to become the best person I can be. Such as last Saturday’s: “I deserve to live a good life, and I begin now. Today begins a new, positive chapter in my life.” It’s the “new” year–a time of new beginnings. Positive […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Another year has come and gone. Many businesses take year-end inventories of goods on hand and farm businesses are no exception. Producers, don’t forget to get inventories on your livestock, home-grown grains and forages, and any purchased feed and supplies you have on hand. […]
If I were to die tomorrow, I’d like to think my children, once they got over being sad, would regale each other with tales of when their mother went berserk. What a great word. Berserk. It hasn’t happened often but when it did, well, it is the stuff of legends. […]
“Millie” the cat has been living here for about 13 months and we are joined at the hip. It’s been a rewardingly mutual friendship thus far, and her life in this neck of the woods has been luxurious to say the least. This much I know is true. If I […]
