Pop 89: Where's the Arrow?
Every year, we go from autumn to winter, from falling leaves to falling snow, in one night. And the first response is always: “We need the moisture.”
Check It Out: A teen responds to the overwhelming needs around her
A parent of five children said every time he leaves the house to go on a trip with his kids, he gains a better understanding of how the McCallisters were able to forget Kevin in the movie “Home Alone.”
A Holiday message from the Mayor Of Kerrobert
Now that the holiday season is here, it give us time to reflect on the year we have had and look forward to the coming year.
Letter to the Editor: Illegal foreign ownership of farmland
As Minister of Agriculture, a landowner and cow-calf producer, I personally appreciate concerns surrounding illegal foreign ownership of farmland in Saskatchewan.
Growing Through Grief: Between Worlds at Christmas
This time of year can be really exciting and joyful and it can also be a really difficult time for so many that are perhaps not feeling the spirit of Christmas so much.
The Puppy and the Christmas Tree
The first Christmas we ever had with our brand-new puppy was certainly a memorable one. A friend of ours had a dog that had just given birth to a litter of mixed-breed puppies…
Pop 89: 100 Kinds of Hope
Hope has a checkered past, a sullied reputation. We’d like to trust hope, we raise it to dizzying heights, and then, so often, it falls.
Check It Out: Faith communities are the backbone of many charities
It’s the season for giving, and kids have their lists ready. One parent said that every year, her son asks for a Costco-size box of hot pockets, and his grandparents happily oblige.
Pop 89: Sacred Agents on Holy Ground
This Advent I’m giving myself the gift of a fast from technological devices and internet news. As the monk Richard Rohr reminds us…
Check It Out: Speak up when things are out of order
It's been reported that when Einstein was a young boy, he was a late talker, and his parents were worried. Finally, one day at supper, he blurted out a complete sentence…
REMEMBERING WHEN: The Sears Christmas Wish Book
As with many of us in our youth, the Sears Company had a huge influence in our family life as consumers. When I was young, I think there was a Sears mail-order outlet store on every Main Street…
Grief: how to cope with reminders after a loss
After a loved one dies, many things can bring back the pain of their loss. Feelings of grief might return on the anniversary of your loved one’s death or other special occasions.
Pop 89: You Had A Dream
Of all the gifts one can be given in staggering abundance, mine is dreams. But when was the last time you listened to someone’s dream?
Immigration plan: a reversal from previous announcements
The sign said: I’m getting stronger with age. I can now lift $100 worth of groceries with one hand.