Pop 89: Prairie Time, Now
I've been taking long walks in the evening, starting just before sunset, knowing that even as I get further from the village, the sky will light my way for hours to come.
Check It Out: The realists are speaking up
What's the difference between a pessimist, an optimist and a realist? A pessimist sees a dark tunnel. An optimist sees light at the end of the tunnel.
REMEMBERING WHEN: The Lonely Old Man
When I was very young, my parents took me aside one evening to make a special request. An elderly gentleman in our neighbourhood, whom my parents liked and trusted…
Pop 89: The Supply Run
One of the rewards of living in a remote place is The Supply Run. Some people might consider having to drive an hour and a half to purchase food and sundries an inconvenience.
Check It Out: Millions of people listened to this doctor’s story
The cartoon depicted a doctor saying to his patient, “You have a rare condition called ‘good health.’ Frankly, I’m not sure how to treat it.”
NWT Closes Doors to Press — But Opens Wallets for Executives
UNITY — Shareholders of Northwest Terminal Ltd. (NWT) are raising serious concerns after learning that members of the press are being barred from attending…
Pop 89: Were You There at the Time?
Last week, I attended three graduations. And though I couldn’t be at two of them in person, I did my best to be fully present.
Check It Out: A look at what’s been happening in Canada
This week’s observations could be compared to the opening lines of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous sonnet. A revised version could read, “How do I love thee, fellow Canadians?…
REMEMBERING WHEN: The small town hardware store
While society is more flexible nowadays, gender roles were much more rigid and distinct when I was growing up. Back then, men generally did "manly" things…
Pop 89: Turn Off Your Cell & Bow Your Head
The power was down for the whole day yesterday. My neighbour commented on the number of kids zipping past her house on their bikes.
Check It Out: Family is important
A woman smiled and said to her husband, “If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.” Meanwhile, a dad observed, “It’s all silent treatment from the kids until someone needs Wi-Fi passwords.”
Letter to the Editor: Wall Street in Unity? Not Anymore.
In the mid-1990s, a group of farmers and businesspeople came together with a vision - to build an inland grain terminal in Unity, Saskatchewan.
