Dick Van Dyke has provided my audiences—and me—a message of positive thinking ever since I began singing Put On A Happy Face, a song he made famous long ago. Born December 13, 1925, Dick is a legend, vastly famous on screen and stage for many years. One of his crowning performances was his role in […]
With the last of nature’s feathered gems having arrived on their spring migrations, their focus is on creating the next generation. In earlier columns this spring we shared our observations of the intricate mating ceremonies of the Horned Grebe and the American Avocet.All arriving birds will seize the day and the season, as well as […]
Dentist, denturist groups call for clarity and resolution Albertans who receive dental care under the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will still be covered for the time being, despite Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s announcement that the province will opt out of the plan. The federal plan is being administered independently of provincial health authorities. […]
Art, at its best, is universal: it shows us things that we can all appreciate. It can be as simple as a pretty picture, or it can offer a complex statement on a difficult subject. And at its best it is also intensely, singularly personal. Everyone sees a work differently, everyone comes away from it […]
Adults with disabilities invited to get together at Kinosoo Beach July 30 The Lakeland takes pride in in its natural beauty, but much of the developed outdoor recreation infrastructure can be difficult for people with disabilities to use. Kay Lee Hallwachs lives in the M.D. of Bonnyville, and is an accessibilty consultant with Axcessibility Forward. […]
What does it take to get a community rodeo to its 60th anniversary? “A lot of community involvement, a lot of commitment from fellow neighbours and friends and neighbouring associations—in this case Lake Bellevue Ag Society. They came over and gave us a hand through the George Canyon concert and helped us prepare for some […]
It’s like holding history in your hands. The .303 British style of military rifle was standard issue for armies of the British Empire and later the British Commonwealth for many decades. As the weapons were replaced and sold as surplus over the years, they were adopted as a standard hunting rifle in many Canadian homes. […]
It’s showtime, folks! The Cold Lake Air Show is ready to put on a thrilling spectacle July 20 and 21 at 4 Wing Cold Lake. The grounds will be packed with opportunities to see amazing aircraft up close and meet with their crews, fun learning activities for the whole family, and lots more. But the […]
No red carpet, no black tie—the opening of the St. Paul and District Arts Foundation’s new gallery on June 11 was an informal affair. Local artists including Herman Poulin and Eric Spoeth were joined by other local dignitaries for the opening. The first exhibit in the brand-new gallery, fittingly, had a Youth Art theme. Artists […]
Cold Lake Search and Rescue Society (CLSARS) offered high-level training from leading international experts earlier this month. Dr. Robert Koester is an expert in lost-person behaviour and Brett Stoffel has written important books on managing inland searches. Both are from the US. The training, held at RCAF Association 784 Wing, was titled Managing Inland Search […]