Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 11:41AM 
By Eric Rempel
If you read this column last week, you could be forgiven if you think I am against electric vehicles. I’m not. I think it’s a move in the right direction. However, I am convinced that we need to make many more changes than switching to electric vehicles if we wish to save our planet;
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 5:36PM 
By Eric Rempel
Am I the only one baffled by the advertising we see on TV these days, specifically the advertising by our auto manufacturers? What I see advertised is SUVs, pickup trucks and top-of-the-line cars. These commercials appears between news stories about inflation and how hard it is for some families to make ends meet.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:26AM 
By Laura Reeves
Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned grower, have a large plot or a few containers, early planning is key to improving the success and productivity of your garden space. “Thinking green” in January and February is a great way to beat back the winter blues while ensuring you don’t miss any planting deadlines.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:44AM 
A hundred years ago, residents of southeastern Manitoba kept their homes warm burning wood harvested locally. This was logical because everyone was living within a few miles of readily harvestable firewood.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 10:19AM 
by Wade Wiebe
When I was a kid, my mom never ever made bread. I doubt that my grandmother even made bread because they lived in a city with bakeries and grocery stores. Don’t get me wrong – Mom home-cooked everything for us. She gardened, she canned and she baked… but when it came to making anything with yeast, that was just too much.