Larry Arnold FersterMay 20, 1949 – July 28, 2024
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Parkside Derby brings automotive mayhem
By: Jordan Twiss Despite cold and blustery conditions, the 41st annual Parkside Demolition Derby saw the little village’s population increase from 150 to nearly 3,000 on Saturday, July 27, as spectators from near and far filled the stands at the Darrel Martin Memorial Speedway for some car and truck carnage.
Read MorePronoun policy lies laid bare by emails, letters
By: Jordan Twiss If ever there was any doubt about the driving force behind the slate of gender identity policies introduced by the governments of New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Alberta in 2023, much of that has been laid to rest by the recent release of emails sent to New Brunswick’s government before the introduction of […]
Read MoreDrone tech in agriculture is just getting started
By: Calvin Daniels If you read science fiction, or watch shows like NCIS, you probably have at least a certain level of apprehension regarding drones.
Read MorePaul Skenes MLB’s newest pitching sensation
By: Bruce Penton Baseball fans who happen to be Baby Boomers will likely recall the hysteria surrounding pitcher Mark (The Bird) Fidrych in 1976.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2024
Shell Lake Hey Days sizzles
By: Bevra Fee The annual Hey Days summer celebration in the village of Shell Lake on July 20 offered more activities than ever, drawing one of the largest crowds in recent history.
Read MoreTrump shooting attempt offers chance for change
By: Jordan Twiss Nearly everything in life comes in predictable cycles.Day becomes night.Winter becomes spring, then summer, then fall.By and large, if you give something enough time, it will come back around again eventually.
Read MoreWomen farmers receiving deserved recognition
By: Calvin Daniels Many may not be aware, but the International Year of the Woman Farmer was officially launched June 27 at an event in Washington, D.C., with 2026 set as the year it will be observed.
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