I was reading a social media post a while back from a gentleman who was in his local Tim Hortons one evening, pre-COVID, relaxing and enjoying his usual double-double.

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever heard came from the poet Billy Collins: “Dare to be clear.”

A cartoon depicted a manager giving a comedian a bit of advice before he got on stage. “Don’t make jokes about people ’cause they’ll get offended.

The self-styled “Crazy Gang” appears buoyed by what it calls a “brilliant success” in Venezuela and is already looking for its next target.

After the Christmas break, I struggled a bit to find something to write about, which is why I kicked off the new year with a synopsis of columns from 2025.

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One of the best things about living in Val Marie is: the animals outnumber the people. Critters remind me that I’m just another creature among many.

Do you know why leopards find it difficult to hide? The answer to the riddle is: because wherever they hide, they’re always spotted.

The demonstrations began again in Iran recently, only two years after the "!Woman! Life! Freedom!” movement convulsed the country for months.

Now that 2025 has come to a close, I want to share some of my favourite moments from my Just A Gal From Glidden columns.

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One Saturday when my brother was young, he was invited into town for a winter playdate by a couple of his friends. There was a hill close to where his friends lived…

There is a saying in recovery: “You can’t do this for me, but I can’t do it alone.” We heal, we grow, we learn together. To walk into a room and admit to others that we have a problem…

I read a note that said, “Whoever stole my antidepressants—I hope you’re happy now!” The joyful season of hospitality, giving, and kindness is coming to a close…

United States President Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all “sanctioned” oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuelan ports…

“Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today the Oyen Echo has met its saviour. She is Kate Winquist. Hallelujah!”

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Christmas is always an exciting time for little kids, and growing up, we were certainly no different. The yuletide joy and anticipation in our family leading up to Christmas morning…