A free and open democracy requires strong and open debate on policies and ideas. “Axe the tax” has an easy ring to the ear and quickly denounces the carbon tax that has been implemented by the federal government. It is easily understood by Canadians and is a focal point of […]
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Winnie the Pooh and I are friends and have been for as long as I can remember. We have a few things in common, one of which is we both have very good friends. He chooses not to wear pants, whereas I find the day goes much better for me […]
I proudly identify as a Scotch enthusiast, having invested both time and money in exploring the nuances of various Scottish grain whiskies. With the holiday season around the corner, I anticipate joining countless others in celebrating moments with loved ones, raising a glass (or perhaps more) of the exquisite oak-aged […]
The recently founded Seniors Committee is hosting two events this month. We’ve been having coffee gatherings for a few months, and they’ve been well attended and by the sounds of the chatter and people not seeming in a hurry to leave, I think I’m safe in saying they have been […]
The email was from Megan Walchuk, this newspaper’s editor. Letters from the editor, even emails, sometimes mean the writer did something wrong. This one was different. Megan’s message was: “An old friend of yours reached out and asked to be connected. I don’t like sending out other people’s e-mails, so […]
Initially my travels plans were going to bring me home for the last part of March and early April, as we got a couple of weeks off from our Bassmaster Elite Series schedule. I was looking forward to some late season ice fishing, which I always try to get back […]
I use the winter for garden planning and one of the best ways to plan, is by using seed catalogues or viewing websites. There are many mail order seed and plant suppliers in both the United States and Canada so the number of catalogues and websites you can use for […]
Here is hoping that you all had a wonderful Easter weekend. For the most part it was decent weather if anyone planned an outdoor hunt! My nieces were out of town but are still expecting an easter hunt when they return. I thought we might be missing out on this […]
Benjamin Franklin – an American statesman – is credited with the saying “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” We are in the tax season. The province has just announced its new budget for the next fiscal year. Christia Freeland on April 16 will read the federal budget. Income taxes […]
My granddaughter and her mother went on an adventure with me not so long ago and we had a marvellous time. Nothing too exotic, merely a stay in a hotel with a swimming pool. You can’t have an adventure, not really, without supplies – aka candy. I was remembering Abby […]
Easter is one of the special times of the year where our whole family gets together. The cherished relationships we have with each other are rekindled and we celebrate with food and drink. Two of our most popular side dishes with an Easter dinner are Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Homemade […]
The annual AG Days takes place Saturday (April 6) at the Chapple Rec Centre, doors open between 8-9 a.m. There are over 15 trade show exhibitors, plus eight speakers, there is a large variety of topics that the speakers will discuss from Agricorp programs, importing commercial goods, OFA updates, watershed […]
