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Give yourself a history lesson - you won't regret it.

Give yourself a history lesson - you won't regret it.

Writing this past week about the history of Cochrane has been a great experience that has reinforced history’s importance to me. But it has also been a little troubling.
Meet each other half way

Meet each other half way

When there are two conflicting sides to a story, more often than not, the truth can be found somewhere in the middle.
My long road to recovery after horse accident

My long road to recovery after horse accident

I am the first one to say that I love my horses – they are part of my family. Unfortunately, interaction with one of my beloved horses has resulted in me currently being in a wheelchair and using a walker.
The price is wrong

The price is wrong

It was a fine Saturday morning in late June where I stepped out the front door to take my minions to the park, when I looked down the road and observed an opportunity for an early morning sale.
Readers differ on labelling ethnic and national identities

Readers differ on labelling ethnic and national identities

”Last week’s column generated quite differing opinions on labelling and describing Canada’s First Peoples. The debate centres on whether one’s ethnic identity should be upfront, or drawn on only as relevant to relationship-building.
Environmental conservatism must prevail

Environmental conservatism must prevail

When you think of a politician as “conservative,” you don’t typically associate them with environmental conservation.
Meet each other half way

Meet each other half way

When there are two conflicting sides to a story, more often than not, the truth can be found somewhere in the middle.
My long road to recovery after horse accident

My long road to recovery after horse accident

I am the first one to say that I love my horses – they are part of my family. Unfortunately, interaction with one of my beloved horses has resulted in me currently being in a wheelchair and using a walker.
The price is wrong

The price is wrong

It was a fine Saturday morning in late June where I stepped out the front door to take my minions to the park, when I looked down the road and observed an opportunity for an early morning sale.
Readers differ on labelling ethnic and national identities

Readers differ on labelling ethnic and national identities

”Last week’s column generated quite differing opinions on labelling and describing Canada’s First Peoples. The debate centres on whether one’s ethnic identity should be upfront, or drawn on only as relevant to relationship-building.
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