Year: <span>2021</span>

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Having fewer vehicles a goal in Growth Plan

As summer is winding down on the Prairies, there are some changes taking place in the real estate market. Sales have slowed from their peak spring and summer levels, but we are still above the 10-year average for number of sales and sales dollars.

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Setting goals to manage chronic illness

Living with chronic illness is a challenge. We can all seem to pull it together for a short time to lose weight, eat healthy, quit drinking alcohol, or exercise, but when it comes to adopting a lifetime of behaviour change, it can be difficult.

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How does your garden grow?

I do not believe we deserved such a hot, dry summer. Had we not already put up with a year of COVID restrictions? Misery, fear, and isolation? Being mired at home and unable to travel?

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Remembering my friend Steve Gibb

Cam, how the hell are you?” Those were the first words Steve Gibb would say when I called him. When he called me, I would say the same thing, replacing Cam with Steve, of course. But he started it.

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Book Review: The Power of a Paintbrush: The Story of an Escape from the Prison Camp Stalag XXA after World War II

by Chantal Stehwien and Barbara Stehwien Published by Landscape Art Publishing Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $29.95 ISBN 9-780991-964963 I was familiar with the moving story of German-born artist, pacifist, and prisoner-of-war survivor Fritz Stehwien via the book Fritz Stehwien: A Retrospective. That earlier, softcover title included black and white and colour images of the...

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A Truly Memorable Summer Menu

Summer days are often spent with family and friends, soaking in the sun’s rays and enjoying outdoor living with warm-weather activities. Complement this year’s summertime excitement with food that matches your enthusiasm for the season. Your menu can start with a fruity dip and a salad before diving into steak for the main course and...