Editorials

I am sure everyone can agree things are tough for a lot of people.

I came across this editorial that I wrote exactly six years ago...

I learned that volunteering, even in difficult situations, can fill your soul with joy. 

Traditions are really memories. Memories that for one moment make you smile and just be happy that you had them.

When I look back on my life and the women who have shaped it, I see that I am drawn to those women who are mavericks.

Thinking about mortality and what makes for a life well-lived and well-loved.

I could not do this without the unbelievable support of our business community. They have stuck with this paper in good times and bad, and have pulled us through some pretty dark days.

Last Friday two hikers died in the Red Deer River Valley from a bear attack. The couple were hiking when the event took place.

I talk about Buddy a lot in my editorials. I talk about him because, quite frankly, he was one of the most important people in my life.

Because the Pass Herald is a paid newspaper, I must prove every year how many paid subscriptions I sell, proving how big my circulation is. 

Moments in life when you remember exactly where you were.

I have written my editorial about a person who had a pro-found impact on my life; Renso Castellarin.

I have incredible memories of Las Vegas. We started going there when I was five.

Local Crownest Pass news is available online on our website or through hard copy sold throughout the community and delivered through the mail.

Acknowledging the Lladnar Creek fire in Sparwood as well as experiences with Intact Insurance

It’s been a wonderful year. My health is better and I’m systematically checking off all the bucket list items I have set out.

I’ve been publishing obituaries for almost 25 years, and I’ve always remarked that you can tell how loved someone was by their obituary. I’ve seen some incredible ones in that time and Rick’s, in particular, was awe inspiring.

I was in Calgary last week and one of the events I attended was the Stampede Parade. I, along with an estimated 305,000 people, lined the streets of downtown Calgary to watch 98 entries, representing the Calgary Stampede, local politicians, community groups, companies, and domestic and international visitors from across Canada and the United States march by.

At the end of the day, we just want our kids to be kind, work to their potential and to shine.

As we reflect upon the diverse tapestry that is Canada, it becomes apparent that defining what it means to be Canadian is no simple task.