In recent years, hydro prices have spiralled out of control unnecessarily as a result of irresponsible government decisions. Since being elected, I have pushed—and continue to fight—for significant changes that once again will make this essential service affordable for families, seniors, and businesses in the north. I will continue to […]
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Does a penny for your thoughts now cost a nickel? Is penny wise and pound foolish now nickel wise and kilo foolish? Monday marked the end of the penny in Canada as banks no longer will issue this historic piece of Canadian money. Since 1858, the coins have jingled in […]
Someone has said, “A smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles near both ends of the mouth and by flexing muscles throughout the mouth.” It should result in the corners of the mouth turned up. And that is called a smile! In contrast to the corners of […]
“Drive south until the butter melts.” I heard that saying last week for the first time, and I dare say I was charmed by the enticing “get in your car and go” imagery it evoked. I could use a warm little holiday like that right about now. Heaven knows if […]
I’ve officially started calving! My first baby arrived early Sunday morning, with my only complaint being that it was a slow birth. I had seen the water bag at 1:30 a.m., which normally means a calf should be coming soon. And since my barn camera is not working, I made […]
When I was a kid, my family played board games, though not often. Mostly we played outside—building forts in trees and in the hay, and we spent a great deal of time catching frogs. There were a few marathons of “Monopoly,” where I never seemed to be much of a […]
With winter looking like it will be hanging on for a while, it’s time to revisit the impacts of harsh weather on any cattle you plan to transport this season. Winter truck travel can induce hypothermia—a severe reduction in deep body temperature that can cause death. Temperature fluctuations of more […]
If you’ve been following this column over the past couple of weeks, you know that I’ve been down in Florida preparing for the FLW Tour bass tournament I’m fishing this weekend at Lake Okeechobee. Our official practice started Sunday after the lake was off-limits to tournament anglers for the past […]
As hard as it is to believe, we’re just about a year away from the opening ceremonies of the 22nd Winter Olympics, which will be held Feb. 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Granted, preparations have been going on for a long time over in Sochi since it was awarded the […]
In what may serve as the early political shocker of 2013, Alison Redford’s Conservative government in Alberta announced last month that it would collect $6 billion less than expected this year from oil and gas royalties while running their fifth-consecutive yearly budget deficit in a row. How can this happen […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Gaylord (“Bebomaash”) Horton, 58, of Rainy River First Nations, Ont., on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Gaylord was born Thursday, March 18, 1954 in Emo, Ont. and had lived all his […]
Senate reform is making headlines again with word last week that the Harper government has asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether proposals such as holding elections for senators and imposing term limits are constitutional. Also on the table is the option of abolishing the Senate altogether. That latter […]
