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Thunderstorms
The Weather Network says “Thunderstorms are caused by a combination of warm, moist air rising rapidly, which cools and condenses to form...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
11 hours ago2 min read
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Stew
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Stew As a young girl, I remember when my mom wanted to cook a chicken for supper, she simply went out into the...

Dawn Hames
11 hours ago2 min read
Rodeo Clown
If you “google” the history of the rodeo clown, in the 1920s the true occupation of a rodeo clown was born. They were hired to travel all...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
7 days ago2 min read
A Look At July 1925 In Vermilion
One century ago, Vermilion was a very different place. It was much smaller, the technology wasn’t as advanced but the people were really...

Craig Baird
7 days ago2 min read
Rhubarb Custard Meringue Pie
Here is another great recipe to add to your collection. It is sure to become a new prairie favourite. This is what happens when a flapper...

Dawn Hames
7 days ago2 min read
Bronc Riding
If you live in Albertayear-round, you might join me in saying… It’s finally summertime! This week is the first week of the summer...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
Jun 273 min read
The War Against Crows And Magpies
In June 1944, a war was raging across the planet. There was the War in Europe, fought primarily against Germany, and the War in the...

Craig Baird
Jun 272 min read
Rhubarb Oat Bars
It seems I have been on a mission to use the fresh rhubarb that is coming up, and I still have a few more rhubarb recipes to share with...

Dawn Hames
Jun 272 min read
Fireflies
This week the stars twinkled above, but the real show was on the ground. The temperature was warm, and the wind died down and it was...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
Jun 172 min read
Some Oddities In Vermilion
In 1948, some odd things happened in Vermilion. They were not incredibly odd, or anything like strange lights in the sky, but they were...

Craig Baird
Jun 172 min read
Sour Cream Apple Rhubarb Pie
I don’t know how it happened, maybe it was the rhubarb butter recipe several weeks back, but suddenly I am more in love with rhubarb. I...

Dawn Hames
Jun 172 min read
Celebrating A Diamond Anniversary In Vermilion
For a marriage to reach 40 years is an achievement, and hitting 50 is a major milestone. Now, reaching 60 years, or a diamond...

Craig Baird
Jun 32 min read
Life
I’ve had occasion recently to reflect on “life” after the recent loss of my son-in-law. It was like a punch in the stomach and everything...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
Jun 32 min read
Lilac Tea And Rhubarb Cake
The lilacs are in full bloom and fresh garden rhubarb is now ready to eat. Rhubarb is one of the first fruits available on the Canadian...

Dawn Hames
Jun 33 min read
Wrestling
I was searching for garage sale items one day in my storage room and found a box of colourful wrestler action figures my son had...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
May 203 min read
Choosing A Social Credit Candidate
Alberta was heading towards one of its most impactful elections in 1935. For the previous three decades, the province had been governed...

Craig Baird
May 202 min read
Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
This cinnamon swirl loaf makes a great addition to your recipe collection. I use unbleached flour, as it is better for the gut...

Dawn Hames
May 202 min read
Country Roads
We’ve always lived in the country and travelled on gravel roads. When I think of springtime, I also think of muddy roads. I remember my...

Craig Baird
May 13 min read
The Arsonist Who Hated Harry Hawryluk
On April 25, 1922, the wife of Harry Hawryluk was sitting up at night tending to a sick child. As she sat near the window, next to her...

Craig Baird
May 12 min read
Vanilla Chiffon Cake
The simplicity and elegance of this cake lends itself to being complimented with a variety of spring blossoms, berries and sweetened...

Dawn Hames
May 12 min read
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