Have you noticed that depression has hit Main Street. At least in Kindersley, Saskatchewan! The bubble burst on oil prices. Businesses are struggling. And the pavement on Main Street has been rolled up (figuratively – not literally). The prophets in the coffee shops foretell that oil prices will arise once again. “We’ve been through this… Continue reading Recycling An Old Idea
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Seasons
The Dying Season A season is often both a matter of chronology and of sensitivity. We have labelled child development and adult development as transitions in life. We have labelled the later years as senior moments. Within each season of life, there are predictable phases. Then there are those times within a season that intensity… Continue reading Seasons
Tolerating Polar Bears
Perhaps it is a Canadian obsession. Watching the United States. We recognize that our trading partner and close neighbour is a nudging nuisance some days. Other days we invite the umbrella of protection that a super power provides. Most days we just watch the flow of effluence that spills into our country. In order not… Continue reading Tolerating Polar Bears
A New Wave in Publishing
Book publishing is changing. We used to enjoy the feel of paper, the smell of ink and the portability of the printed page. Now we feel the plastic, smell the electronics and carry our page on a screen. With the advent of new technology and a new perspective on reading, more and more books are… Continue reading A New Wave in Publishing
Conchies 2016
My father was a “conchie”. The term refers to a conscientious objector. In World War II conscientious objectors chose not to be involved in bloodshed and killing. Those who were eligible for conscription served the country in other ways during the War. In my father’s case, he was conscripted for work in a National Park,… Continue reading Conchies 2016
Three days, a trip and the economy
Just a few days ago I was about to venture out. Out to Calgary and Saskatoon, with the elbow of the trip being Kindersley. First I headed to Calgary for a meeting. Then back to Kindersley. The next day to Saskatoon and back to Kindersley. I realize some sales people and world travellers move across… Continue reading Three days, a trip and the economy
Dealing with Fraud
Sometimes you feel a bit prophetic! I wrote an editorial the end of this past week which talked of dealing with fraud. As I prepared the editorial, my reflections dealt with a case of real estate fraud affecting our local community of Kindersley from more than a year ago. Little did I know that another… Continue reading Dealing with Fraud
Media Delivery
How do you get heard? How does news get known? OK, all of us have our “aunt” who knows everything – back in the day they were graciously called the grapevine. With the printing press, the past few centuries broke in upon a formerly visual/audio age with easily accessibly reading material. The book in felt… Continue reading Media Delivery
Ron Baker: Roots
I was wondering why we talk about roots when we speak of our legacy, our heritage and all those history words. You see, I’m a bit of a history person, with archival academic training and refinished heirloom oak furniture. Roots live in the ground and give life to the blooming thing up top. Sometimes the… Continue reading Ron Baker: Roots
Meet Ron Baker
Ron Baker is a recently retired (2005) member of the Kindersley community. His roots run deep – his grandfather homesteaded just outside Kindersley in the early 1900’s. Ron was born in the old Kindersley Hospital, has made his home in various other communities over the years, but keeps coming back. Committed to the community, Ron… Continue reading Meet Ron Baker