It seems like yesterday, but it was not

On a bright sunny day in mid May of 1986 I landed at Calgary airport, ready to build a new life in the Great White North. I had a full head of hair, a heart full of dreams and a full set of teeth. The world lay at my feet.

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Talking taxation blues

Early May is a special time of year. The snow has gone. The birds are back. There’s finally a touch of summer in the air, but still no sign of wasps or mosquitoes.

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Rodeo weekend “sensational”

Organizers for the Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo are happy to say this year was a success. Gus Pietsch says tickets were sold out for Saturday, with both Friday and Sunday also close to capacity.

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Oh, to be young again

Here’s an important question. Will you have enough money to live comfortably when it’s time to retire? Actually, scratch that. Here’s an even more important question. Will I have enough money to live comfortably when it’s time to retire?

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Am I worried? Actually, yes

Looking forward to a nice relaxing summer? Not so fast. As we (finally!) approach the nice bit of 2026, I thought it would be useful to put together a list of the things I am currently worried about. And if I’m going to worry about them, so should you.

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