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It’s once again apple season. I am fortunate to have an apple tree, and they are mostly ready, and some are already overripe. It’s...

The Second World War was raging, and many people were worried about their loved ones, but there was also good news in the area thanks to...

Tornadoes are not a rare occurrence in Alberta. While the United States has the most tornadoes by far, Canada is second in the world....

It’s Raspberry season. These little prairie jewels are full of flavor, and even more so this year, as it has been so dry. We have a...

The year 1912 was overall a good year for Canada, Alberta and Vermilion. The country was booming still, and the First World War was still...

Salads are always a great accompaniment for summer barbeques, potlucks and outdoor entertaining. There are some salads that almost...

Once again, I want to delve back into the past to see what was going on in Vermilion during a particular week. I find this is a great way...

“Of all possessions a friend is the most precious” – Herodotus Born around 484 B.C., Herodotus was a Greek writer, philosopher, and...

This recipe is from my vintage Alberta Women of Unifarm cookbook. This cookbook is a collection of Alberta mom’s and grandma’s...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way in a short time, and the rapid progress has been nothing short of impressive. Chat GPT,...

Dream or nightmare? Ever had a dream where you’re out in public, perhaps shopping in a busy mall, delivering an impassioned speech, or...

With spring upon us, we are looking forward to warm sunshine, the first rain and beautiful green grass. Our taste buds begin to move away...

The year 1910 was a very long time ago. We are as far from 1910 as 1910 was from 1797. A lot has changed since then, so I thought we...

A laugh a minute The ability to laugh at ourselves or the problems we encounter is fundamental to enjoying a good life. It develops your...

I have been busy testing this recipe. This is the keto version of my traditional Egg Custard recipe. The three cups of cream can also be...

The post office had been operating for nearly 20 years by the time it was decided a new home was needed for it in Vermilion. In March...

“Old age is always fifteen years older than I am.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes I’m a bit of a recluse. Apart from going to work each day, I...

With the first day of Spring under our belt, we are ready for more sunshine, budding trees, and the first rain that brings the green...

The race to develop cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become more intense than ever. Companies and even countries...

Once again, I would like to dive back into the time machine and look at what was going on in Vermilion back in the past, in a particular...