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Sunny Side Up - Take a cue from the shrew

Sunny Side Up - Take a cue from the shrew

“What’s Grace after?” The Preacher pointed at the cat, toying with something alive near the woodpile. A small body catapulted into the air and landed on the grass, only to be batted into orbit once more. “A frog, I think.” I went over to see.
Music Reviews - A superb minstrel

Music Reviews - A superb minstrel

Richard Thompson – “Still” A career which has spanned four decades, massive critical acclaim, and respect from fellow musicians. All of these statements describe the superb minstrel Richard Thompson.
Stackhouse Soapbox - The circus surrounding Patrick Kane

Stackhouse Soapbox - The circus surrounding Patrick Kane

I have been following the case of Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his possible sexual assault charges with great interest. The incident dates back to early August and no formal charges have been filed, but he remains under investigation.
Trudeau deficits no answer

Trudeau deficits no answer

Can someone tell me whatever happened to the quaint old notion that it’s actually the government’s job to balance the budget? I ask this not necessarily on my behalf, but on behalf of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau who seems rather dismissive of the n
Minister of Rural and Remote Heath addresses Preeceville concerns

Minister of Rural and Remote Heath addresses Preeceville concerns

Dear editor: Providing patient-centred care is a top priority for our government.
Taking a more cautionary approach to refugee claims is to be commended

Taking a more cautionary approach to refugee claims is to be commended

Letter to the editor: The current refugee crisis begs for urgent scrutiny. The feasibility of terrorists manoeuvring entry amongst them is very real. Here is why.
76 trombones, 40 young people, and one smart phone

76 trombones, 40 young people, and one smart phone

In the opening of the musical The Music Man, huckster and con man “Professor” Harold Hill convinces the town’s people of River City that the vice of a newly-arrived billiard table in their community meant trouble.
Perception and identification changes as time marches on

Perception and identification changes as time marches on

It is interesting how the years alter things not just regarding agriculture, but most things in our lives.
All things considered...Flight risks

All things considered...Flight risks

Just recently, my husband and I took a road trip to Calgary and will soon undertake another to Arizona. In an age where more and more people are choosing to fly to destinations (including ourselves), it was a refreshing change.
There is something suspect about the current refugee crisis

There is something suspect about the current refugee crisis

Dear Honourable Minister Kenney and editors: Can you or anyone please explain the following regarding the Syrian refugees arriving in Europe? How come they all seem to have endless supplies of money to pay the people traffickers? How come most appear
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