REMEMBERING WHEN: The magic baseball glove
One day on the school playground in grade five, the boys were about to experience a monumental shift in athletic priorities. We had always played sandlot soccer at recess…
Check It Out: CFIB reports Canada is losing more businesses than it's creating
During a job interview, the applicant was told his wage would increase by $1,000 a month after six months. "I'll start in six months," the applicant responded.
Sahel's grim future poses no easy answers for the West
Three landlocked countries in the heart of the Sahel rank among the world's poorest performers on nearly every measure that matters.
Just A Gal From Glidden: The next time isn't promised
I am having a hard time writing this column. Usually the words come. This time they don't want to. We lost one of my husband Robert's closest cousins today. Completely unexpected.
Growing Through Grief: A different kind of pain
There is a different kind of pain that comes after losing someone who was ill. When you are the caregiver, there are long days of trying to hold everything together while, at the same time…
Check It Out: Lessons learned from the generation who invented recycling
A frugal fellow thought he'd re-wire his house rather than hire an electrician. He might be in for a shock!
A letter of thanks from a long-time supporter
I write today to recognize the vitality of many residents and organizations in Rosetown. Applause and appreciation are owed to every organizer, leader, coach and teacher…
UAE exit exposes OPEC fault line as oil endgame accelerates
The world’s most powerful oil cartel has lost one of its core members, and the implications reach far beyond price swings.
Just A Gal From Glidden: Granny Smith turns 100, and she's still teaching me how to see
There I was in Grade 12 with eight pieces of artwork done and one problem left. Sculpture. I had nothing. The deadline was coming.
Pop 89: If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Egg Salad
My sister and I can get pretty excited about our lunches here at the Cancer Lodge. Today we had lentil soup with egg salad sandwiches, our favourite.
Remembering When: A Mother’s Place in Your Heart
One evening on the way home after a long day at work, I stopped by the grocery store to pick up some broccoli on sale. As I was deciding which heads to buy…
Check It Out: Fear shapes so much of life in Canada today
As I began writing this week, I discovered it’s Mental Health Week. Statistics show one out of every four people is suffering from a mental illness.
Trump’s brinkmanship stalls as Iran holds firm
“TACO! Of course.” Donald Trump always chickens out, but it’s a feature, not a bug. If his threats aren’t working, he eventually drops them and tries something else.
Growing Through Grief: Finding more peace, joy and love
What if I told you that you can have what you want. Would you know what that is? I know sometimes it is hard after a loss but it is a pivotal question because getting curious…
