Opinion

Even though there's still snow on the ground in places, it's not too early to start working in your garden. This is a perfect time to prune your trees and shrubs, before the buds break and leaves develop.

Ed, my neighbour next door, was griping the other day about being dragged to his aunt's 93rd birthday celebration.

Dear Editor To say this would be an epic year for our North Stars would not be an understatement.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

I have been noticing that there is a lot of fear around raising children and teenagers in the technology age. Whether it is because of the shame the mommy wars creates, i.e.

Dear Editor During National Volunteer Week (April 6-12), Canadian Blood Services thanks (http://youtu.be/IA37-9I2Evo.

I hate to disappoint readers who expect this publication to stick to local issues. But frankly, if I hope to stay sane one minute longer, I have to hear myself talk about Toronto. I have been feeling pangs of nostalgia for the place as of late.

The piousness regarding government travel expenses is getting a little rich these days. On April 3 Social Services Minister June Draude announced she would repay $3,600 in expense claims for a car service for four days while on a trip in London.

Another beautiful spring week is gone. There is almost no snow left. The Big Guy thought we were short so he sent about three inches for us Thursday.

This week's task was to complete the final edits on a history book I wrote for a client. It's been a most interesting project and being chosen to do the work has been an honour.