By the time this publication has gone to press, the results of this federal election will have been decided. It’s challenging to know how one should respond to...
Author - Lowell Harder
Often in life we’re faced with unexpected change which can be challenging to assimilate into our lives. It could be the passing of a loved one (both expected...
Becoming Communities of Hope I recently read a survey conducted by Gallop research that 56% of people are looking for leaders to inspire hope, followed by...
How’s your January been going? The typical Canadian person will often say, “fine”, which if quoting from the movie, Italian Job, means freaked out, insecure...
Welcome 2025! We get excited about the opportunities of tomorrow. Unfortunately, the residual of yesterday can be a heavy burden creating a feeling of being...
Dear Santa, I’m trusting you get this letter due to the recent Canada Post strike. Maybe you could help with the negotiations? To my knowledge you’ve never had...
November has a mixed feeling. For us living in the foothills, fall’s hasty retreat gives way to winter a little too soon. But as the snow settles in the...
My first full time summer job was working on a produce farm when I was only 14 years old. This job experience was invaluable from what it taught me. I also...
Seasonal change has a significant impact on how we structure and define the rhythm of life. I personally enjoy seasonal change; each physical season brings its...
There is a sense of sobriety that I write for this month’s paper. As summer is in full swing, our communities have celebrated many festivals and events...