The deadline for submitting your name to represent your communities for the next four years on area councils and school boards is fast approaching.July 27 is the final date for putting forward your name for this important civic duty.We need our best people to step forward to represent us now.We

By Steven Larocque Speaker Editor The surrounding forest fires have been top of mind for many people.Thankfully, at least to this point, nobody has been hurt as a result of the fires and no property damage of significance has been reported.The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has sent out a barrage

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has an annual summer campaign where they advise people to Be Bear Wise.They offer sound precautions to campers and hikers heading into the woods, including: Look for signs of bear activity Keep your dog on a leash Store food in bear-resistant containersIt seems

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter I am routinely confounded by locks.I can still see myself standing beside my high school locker, lock in hand and memory blank as I try to dredge up the combination I’d used countless times.Keys for deadbolts fail to work for me. On one occasion, I found myself locked

The summer we all longed for last year is now here.The temperatures are soaring well into the 30-degree range, and the nights are warm and inviting for gathering with friends and pitching a tent.While there are many ways to enjoy this great weather, there are several precautions that people should

By Steven Larocque Speaker Editor Here we are, published on the 4th of July.Was that the name of a Tom Cruise movie?Canada and the United States share a continent and a history and closely aligned dates of foundation (albeit many years apart) that can’t be changed.But boy, the future can definitely take