Kayakers hit Memorial Lake for ‘Big Day Out’
By: Jordan Twiss Whether by kayak, canoe, or paddle board, more than 40 people gathered on the glassy waters of Memorial Lake on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 13, for a rare day of togetherness, fun, and scenic beauty.
Read MorePolitical climate hits point of no return
By: Jordan Twiss For the second time in the past three months, it seems I’ve no choice but to fall back on words I’ve previously written about the overheated political climate in North America (and the United States, in particular) and the inevitability of it breeding political violence.
Read MoreTariff supports sure to prove costly
By: Calvin Daniels The tariffs that are being imposed against Canadian exports may finally be having the hugely negative effects many have feared.
Read MoreJays can thank big bats for success
By: Bruce Penton The top five reasons the Toronto Blue Jays are going to give Canadian sports fans an October playoff thrill: George Springer, Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger, and Alejandro Kirk.
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Blaine Lake Community Centre celebrates opening
By: Jordan Twiss Nearly a year after it partnered with the Town of Blaine Lake to acquire the former Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel with the hopes of transforming it into a community centre, the Blaine Lake Community Association (BLCA) celebrated the re-imagined facility’s grand opening on Friday, Sept. 5.
Read MoreNDP leadership race off to worrying start
By: Jordan Twiss Though everyone knew it was coming – well, everyone who cares about the federal NDP, at least – the arrival of September brought with it the official launch of the NDP’s search for a replacement for former Leader Jagmeet Singh.
Read MoreReturn to nature could help ag sector
By: Calvin Daniels I will admit I am not exactly sure if this is an agriculture topic or not, but it is most definitely cattle adjacent and interesting.
Read MoreRiders, Stamps dominant in CFL’s West
By: Bruce Penton Winnipeg is playing host to this year’s Grey Cup game but for the first time in six years, the Blue Bombers likely won’t be the West Division’s representative.
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