Category: Joan

By Joan Janzen This week’s joke goes like this …. The news report said “Police are trying to rescue a cow lost in a Cannabis field. The steaks have never been higher.” Western Canadians heard about a rescue as they watched images on their screens showing a retirement facility in Saint Albert, Alberta being consumed in flames.… Continue reading Simplicity Is Needed in a Rescue Mission

By Joan Janzen I read a quote that said, “It’s easy to believe in freedom of speech for those with whom we agree.” It’s a relevant quote, since freedom of speech is being jeopardized by Bill C-10 which has been proposed by Canada’s Heritage Minister, Steven Guilbeault. Bill C-10 will ban “hate speech” including “hurtful” language… Continue reading Beware of Bill C-10

By Joan Janzen What causes someone to use whatever influence they have to care for people who are less fortunate? Audrey Hepburn, whose career spanned the Golden Age of Hollywood, passed away nearly three decades ago, however her granddaughter continues to carry on her humanitarian efforts. Audrey travelled the world meeting and helping some of… Continue reading Promoting a Culture of Caring

By Joan Janzen The folks at Clearview Brethren In Christ Church are going to miss Pastor Lloyd Griffith, who will be retiring on April 30th, 2021. Pastor Lloyd has been pastoring for thirty some years and is a man of many talents. Growing up in Deloraine, Manitoba, Pastor Lloyd moved to Saskatchewan to attend university… Continue reading Pastor Lloyd Griffith Retires After Lengthy Career

By Joan Janzen I read a joke that read like this … “I petitioned to rename a Canadian province. Their government would have Nunavut.” You may have noticed a significant increase in the amount of petitions made available on social media throughout the past few years. I know I have personally signed more petitions than… Continue reading Petitions Make a Difference

By Joan Janzen Three years ago, Chantal Palynchuk took on the position of director of iKids Club in Kindersley. The club is a non profit organization for kids ages 4 to 9 years where they play gym games, electronic games, and enjoy crafts and a snack each week at 800 – 12th Avenue East. The… Continue reading Ikids Director Helps Kids Have Fun in Spite of Restrictions

By Joan Janzen Joleen Shea grew up on the same farm, which she now operates full-time, along with the help of her father, Ron Shea. She said while growing up on the farm “I’d be the one helping Dad.” She was also involved in 4H and eventually earned a diploma in Animal Science at Lakeland… Continue reading A Gal Who’s Doing What She’s Always Wanted To Do

By Joan Janzen There’s never a dull moment in the life of Victoria Besplug, the sole proprietor of Made with Love Bakery. You will find Victoria busy baking in a commercial kitchen in Kindersley for two days of every week. That’s when she prepares orders for her business called Made With Love Bakery. “I always… Continue reading Meet a Multi-Tasking Mom and Business Owner

By Joan Janzen A quote I heard stated, “I’m not reckless. I take calculated risks … I’m just bad at math.” This might be our federal government’s explanation for their senseless reckless spending. Almost everyone has heard the reports of Canadians returning to Canada who were forced to quarantine at an undisclosed location because their… Continue reading The Power of One Person Showing Up