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The Vermilion Man Who Survived Antarctica
For most people who met Hugh Evans as he walked down the street in Vermilion in the 1950s and 1960s, they would have never known he was part of history. From 1898 to 1900, he was part of the Southern Cross expedition to Antarctica. This was the first British venture to the continent and led directly to Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton’s attempts a few years later. He said, “We sailed from a London port early in 1898. A large crowd gathered to bid us goodbye and good luck. T

Craig Baird
3 days ago
Grandparents
What are your favourite “Grandparent” memories? I loved visiting my Grandparents. My Dad’s parents lived on a small farm a few miles west of our farm. Their farmyard included a barn, corrals, chicken house, tool shed, outer buildings and of course the “outhouse”. I wouldn’t have noticed as a kid but thinking about it later, I realized they lived in an old house that had seen better days. I will always remember its worn edges that were softened by the warmth and activity that

Doreen Flewell Klatt
3 days ago
Sour Cream Devilled Eggs
Sometimes we get so used to the flavour of a food, made with processed ingredients, that it is hard to make changes to healthier ingredients, because we expect a certain taste. I wanted to eliminate salad dressing and mayonnaise from devilled eggs, so I began experimenting. I tried using Greek yogurt, but the flavour was not right, however this recipe using sour cream is perfect, and it uses all whole and natural foods for the health win. To hard boil eggs, place your eggs

Dawn Hames
3 days ago
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