Happy Anniversary!
Karen Graham This week marks one year since Dr. Robinson and his wife Andrea took over the practise of Dr. Liston and wife Candice, whose long and dedicated career at the Millbrook Medical Centre spanned over 30 years. Theirs was a hard act to follow. In reaching this first significant milestone, the couple took…
Local Skating Club Builds Skills and Confidence On and Off the Ice
Karen Graham The local figure skating club has acquired more ice time this year, hoping to continue their momentum as their membership grows. Theirs is a very inclusive group, providing skill development at seven levels of proficiency, from beginners aged three to five just learning to keep upright on their blades, to creative interpretive…
My Bucket List, Backwards
Corner Office Kathie Lycett When the concept of “Bucket List” came to my attention, I made one: Make a quilt. See the Grand Canyon. Meet Paul McCartney… After a while, I worried that I would never finish the Bucket List, and I would be unfulfilled. So I changed my philosophy. Never mind what you…
Local Action Taken to Protect Our Roots
Melodie Seto The Canadian landscape has undergone many transformations over the past centuries, but how many people can still remember what our land ofheritage used to look like? Tallgrass prairies in particular may be one of the less distinguished types of grasslands that made up the eastern part of our old renowned Canadian Prairies.…
The Harvest
Lorraine Hughes “You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13 The summer is winding down, the nights are starting to get chilly and we gardeners are busy harvesting, preserving and canning our gardens’ bounty for…
St. Paul’s Cemetery’s Restoration Project Underway
Melodie Seto Few people may realize just how long the St. Paul’s Cemetery has been around. Built in 1818, the burial ground is one of the oldest in the area. Established on approximately three acres of land, the St. Paul’s Church was constructed later on in 1837. The cemetery may be rich with history,…