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Why be nice?

Why be nice?

Please bring it back. It's not yours. It means far more to us. Please bring it back. We'll turn our backs, no police. We just want the sentimental items returned to us. Please do it out of the kindness of your hearts. You made a mistake.
Kudos to Pontiacs for pushing education

Kudos to Pontiacs for pushing education

Last week, Matt Montesano became the eighth Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiac to commit to attend a post-secondary institution.
The futile search for a bear that no longer exists

The futile search for a bear that no longer exists

It was one of those rare warm sunny days, the office was quiet, and then the call came in – there's a bear on the loose! After racing over to the reported site, one journalist stayed in the car preparing the camera, while the other got out, approache
Making room for lawn gnomes

Making room for lawn gnomes

Since the beginning of time (well, 2005), my mother has been engaged in a passive-aggressive battle of wills with her neighbour over the condition of her lawn.
Summer debate

Summer debate

The summer has been sizzling with something, and not just barbecuing. The summer of 2011 has been filled with not only sunny skies, heavy downpours and mosquitoes but also lots of political debate.
Whey-ing in on the pros and cons of supplements

Whey-ing in on the pros and cons of supplements

I’ve always been pretty athletic, taking part in every school sport available since I was eligible to compete, until the time I reached graduation.
Green turns red with exposure

Green turns red with exposure

Green. Green clothing, green toilet cleaner, green cleaning supplies. Green heavy duty degreaser, green plastic food container. Green disposable cups, green nonsense, etc.
Haying in the 30's continues its great work

Haying in the 30's continues its great work

The core values of hard work, determination and perseverance are at the foundation of what Haying in the 30's is all about.
East Coast meets West

East Coast meets West

I was on the phone with my friend Sarah from the South Shore of Nova Scotia this past Friday, trying to explain the chuckwagon races, when she interrupted and asked, “But when do they start cooking?” Confused, I said, “What do you mean? They don't co
Haying preserves heritage

Haying preserves heritage

With the help of numerous volunteers, a core of organizers and the generous public, Haying in the 30’s once again brought out the best in the community for a weekend of history, heritage and charity.
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