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Editorials

Apr 17, 2024

“What you and your staff do is remarkable"

I know deep down this paper made a difference and for that I’m so proud.

Apr 10, 2024

Is this really where I want my son to pursue his advanced education?

This week Quinn found out that he was accepted to the University of Waterloo in the mechanical engineering program. 

Apr 3, 2024

The history of music

Last week you saw a list of winners from the Crowsnest Pass Music Festival. What an awesome opportunity for those to showcase their talents.

Mar 27, 2024

Attending Turning Pointe's performance

This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend the Turning Pointe Dance Studio performance entitled ‘The Great Gatsby’.

Mar 20, 2024

This country is broken

I can’t wrap my mind around how difficult it is to afford this country. My heart breaks when I think about how hard it must be for a young family just starting out. 

Mar 13, 2024

I am off again for work.

I’m flying to Toronto early next week, after I try to get most of the paper ready for print, to attend a lawsuit in which I am the representative plaintiff.

Mar 6, 2024

I believe Canadians have hit the wall.

I believe ideology works, until the reality of those policies makes it impossible to live. I believe people change when their eyes are open to the reality this country is in. 

Feb 28, 2024

The trucker protest in Ottawa

My opinion on the recent ruling by a federal judge related to the trucker protest in Ottawa.

Feb 21, 2024

Sometimes I wonder what goes through people minds. 

I’m not a huge social media person. Facebook, in my opinion, is a cesspool of negativity.

Feb 14, 2024

Buddy was the most wonderful man I have ever met.

While you are all celebrating Valentine’s Day today with the people you love, I’ll be remembering one man in my life I loved beyond words.

Feb 7, 2024

Prevalence of kindness and decency

When you live in a small town the people in it truly become your tribe.

Jan 31, 2024

Celebrating the newspaper

Let’s celebrate the newspaper and its role in the past and future of our community. 94 years is a long time being your source for local news!

Jan 24, 2024

Perils of Social Media

Recently I posted on my Facebook the following statement...

Jan 17, 2024

Thank you Isabel Russell

I have to tell you that the death of Ms. Isabel Russell rocked me to my core.

Dec 20, 2023

The last editorial of 2023

I believe that 2024 is going to be a huge year for our industry and I can’t wait to see it unfold.

Dec 13, 2023

Shop Local Cards and subscription update

Get your SHOP LOCAL cards in by this Friday at 3 p.m. and a reminder that most subscriptions are coming due in January.

Dec 6, 2023

The last of my babies is growing up

I’m trying to enjoy every second of my lasts with Quinn, from Christmas as a teenager to all the experiences that come from being a grade 12 student gearing up for gradation.

Nov 29, 2023

Pass it on Project - Mrs. Claus’ Dinner Out

One day I was scrolling through social media and saw a post about the Christmas Giving.

Nov 22, 2023

FCSS Hamper Project

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

Nov 15, 2023

Six years ago

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

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