In the Community

Several unexpected items inspired this week’s column, specifically, two opportunities to provide tributes for friends and a meaningful post on Facebook.

In the French Medieval Tale The Legend of the Little Barrel, we find a character who may resemble us in ways that may make us uneasy. This lord of a great castle was rich and handsome, and he feared no king, prince or royalty.

It’s just two months out, but the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show is still a go, despite concerns about the ongoing pandemic.

The Kinette Club of Assiniboia will be hosting a special Easter Egg Hunt for local families, which will be held in a slightly different format than past years.

Sean Connery had been scouring Israel for ancient musical instruments. When asked about his progress, he replied, "I've only found one shofar." On Rosh Hashana, the Jews blow a shofar or ram’s horn.

An artist asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings. "I have good news and bad news," the owner replied. "The good news is that a gentleman inquired if your work would appreciate in value after your death.

As I’ve written in earlier articles, we’ve all experienced or perhaps, are still experiencing, very dark days. They’re no fun. Last week, however, readers of my writing but especially God Himself, recognized our collective need of light.

STARS Air Ambulance’s critical care operations have been given a significant lift, thanks to a recent gift of $1.5 million from Calgary-based oil producer Crescent Point Energy.

Well, I’ll admit it, it was a tough week; even as we look forward to upcoming vaccinations and, as health officials assure us, a “light at the end of the tunnel,” my friends and I have found ourselves “climbing mountains.

“Your playing small does not serve the world.” Nelson Mandela. The study of the behaviour of gifted students reveals that they often achieve a mediocre score so as not to attract unwanted attention.