Category: Joan

By Joan Janzen There’s rumours floating about that suggest an election may be in Canada’s near future. It’s a time when many folks in western Canada are finding it a challenge to discern how they have benefitted from the current administration. However there are those who have benefitted. A line in the lyrics of an… Continue reading Getting by With a Little Help From Friends

By Joan Janzen Dr. Dana Bailey’s long career first began with a decision made by a Grade 11 student who attended a U of S career night and was attracted to the College of Dentistry booth. “I decided that night I would like to be a dentist,” he explained, and eight years later he graduated… Continue reading Dr. Bailey Keeps on Making People Smile

By Joan Janzen A man said he mistakenly handed his wife a glue stick instead of lip balm and he hasn’t heard a word from her since. In a similar fashion, since the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) was handed out, Canadians haven’t heard details about who benefited from it. However, Andrew Johns, of Coastal… Continue reading CRA Registry Reveals Surprising Information

By Joan Janzen “Children are the only future of any people” is a slogan of Playcare Children’s Services, which opened its doors on Jan. 11, 1988. Yes, exactly 33 years ago, Patty Brotzell-Close began her childcare program in Kindersley. Having had experience working with children with special needs, Patty moved to Kindersley and discovered there… Continue reading Patty Brotzell-Close Provides 33 Years of Child Care

By Joan Janzen A wife said to her husband, “I think you need a hearing test.” He replied, “Why do I need a hairy chest?” Most Canadians want their voices to be heard by those individuals who have influence in the decision-making process. The numerous petitions that are distributed on line appear to provide proof… Continue reading Why Canadians Need a Voice

By Joan Janzen If you drive by the Kindersley museum you’re sure to see a 1950’s GMC truck parked out front, and its owner, Glen Sitter will be inside. “I am vice chairman of the museum. I look after the office. I’m kind of a jack of all trades; I even make coffee,” Glen said.… Continue reading A Lifetime Spent Contributing to Community

By Joan Janzen “There’s not much that’s more satisfying than seeing grain going into a bin. We call it liquid gold.” Those words weren’t spoken by a farmer, but by a technician. Technicians are the ones who trouble shoot, service, repair and rebuild equipment for farmers. “You get so excited, because technically you’re working with… Continue reading Working With Farmers is Fun

By Joan Janzen This has been a year when people are asking if anything good happened in 2020? Someone told me they hope 2020 isn’t the trailer for the upcoming featured year of 2021. We’re in the heart of the Christmas season, when people are typically more prone to kind gestures and generosity. This year… Continue reading Is There Any Good News?

By Joan Janzen A couple of quotes to begin: “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry,” and “Happiness is like good health. You only miss it when it disappears.” It took some time for citizens of Cuba to realize they were missing out on a lot of information, but when… Continue reading You Only Miss It When It Disappears

By Joan Janzen If you venture into the United Church at 502 Main Street, and head downstairs, you will be in for a treat. There you will find a spacious play area filled with everything children love … colourful tables and chairs, books, toys, games and bright decorations. More importantly, you will find smiling, happy… Continue reading Roxanne Teaches Kids to Play and Learn