When I bought my house, it came with a number of trees. Beautiful trees planted and cared for from the original landscape plan. All that was missing were instructions on their care. I had some agricultural training, and new the…
Believe it or not, I’m 30 lbs lighter than I was at the end of 1994. It’s not because Lacombe lacks fast and junk food options. It’s because I lived in Texas in 93-94 and I ate Texas-American style. There…
Joe Biden was inaugurated this week as the 46th president of the United States of America. Trump is gone, Biden is in. That alone is enough cause for celebration and a deep sigh of relief. Once the honeymoon has passed,…
I have a pet peeve about traffic lights. When forced to stop for no good reason, it’s vexing, particularly when it happens again and again down the same stretch of road. One stop can be a pleasant diversion reminding me…
For harness racing, do you prefer a half or a full mile track? Sure, a full mile is faster but for crowds in grandstands or along the rail, a half or 5/8ths track gives fans added opportunity to cheer horses…
It’s been a couple years now, and it’s still hard to believe. The A1 Restaurant closed and we’re left to mourn the loss of it’s legendary ginger beef. A dish not easily prepared, and more difficult to master. Sweet, salty,…
I’ve been in Lacombe for about 25 years and have yet to fully explore its offerings. I lived in an apartment initially, first a one bedroom on the second floor with neighbours above, below, across the hall and on one…
As the Trump presidency limps towards its' final day, it may be time to ponder what Trump will leave behind when he finally packs his bags and is whisked out of the Whitehouse back to his private life. The Trump…
The covid 19 pandemic has create an opportunity to ask ourselves: “What has this crisis revealed about how healthcare systems and governments approach human health and are the current approaches optimal and sustainable?” Most of us have willingly complied with…
