My perspective - Food for thought
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- Published on Thursday, March 30, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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Agriculture is extremely important to our region, but as many people know, the real money isn’t in primary production. In agriculture, changing a commodity into a more finished product adds greatly to its value.
Right in the centre - Reality and consequences
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- Published on Thursday, March 30, 2017
By Ken Waddell
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There is a growing divide between reality and what people want to believe. What people want to believe and what people wish were true is one thing. Reality may be quite another thing. The mainstream media and many people in the academic world seem to have a very open view to what they perceive to be reality. Here are three widely unrelated examples
Homebodies - Examining my backpack
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- Published on Saturday, March 25, 2017
By Rita Friesen
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Each of us carries an invisible backpack. It is filled with things that make us who we are, and too often, determines our place in the universe. One of the biggest items I carry is that I am born and raised in North America, Canada in particular. Travelling abroad, the little Canadian flag opens doors and softens interchanges. Oh, it’s not an actual flag I carry, but being Canadian is respected and respectful. Our standard of living, our education system and yes, our political system are one of the assets we carry.
Observation - Mar. 24, 2017
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- Published on Friday, March 24, 2017
By Addy Oberlin
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During our lifetime, we encounter many changes. I have lived in many different houses, from apartments, attics, mobile homes and not to forget, a farm. They were all great experiences and I know that each time I had a roof over my head and a bed to sleep in.
My perspective - A problem of perception
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- Published on Thursday, March 23, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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One of the things I love most about my job is that every week, I get to look at what I’ve created. Every week is a new adventure with tangible results, I can flip through the pages and see the results of our work. If you’ve ever built something from scratch or made something broken work, you know the satisfaction that comes from the skilled trades. Not just that, but you also know how important they are.
