March madness with mighty meatballs
I, like many of you, have cravings for certain types of foods. It seems, upon reflection, to be a seasonal thing with me. Are we all the same? From hot…
Flin Flon educates some important funders
The Flin Flon arts and cultural community had a multi-faceted visit in February from representatives of the three main funding groups for arts and culture in small (and maybe not
To conform or not conform: that is the question . . .
As a child, adults would advise me to, “Do as I say, not as I do.” I was frequently told not to smoke, which, in the 1950s, literally, everyone I
A nightmare made good
I was recently invited by a home owner to rectify a renovation with work that I can only say was completed by an unqualified renovator. The home owners had requested…
Can flip flops ever be considered to be supportive footwear?
YES! Today’s daytime high temperature may be -21C but within a few weeks, it will be summer! Between now and then, the lucky minority of Winnipeggers may be spending some
Exploring the healing power of art
Erin Girouard For many of us, creating art is an enjoyable pastime. Whether you are drawing in a sketchbook, colouring in an adult colouring book, taking a pottery class, or
William Ralph (Bill) Clement
By Fred Morris William Ralph (Bill) Clement was born on June 3, 1948. Bill had a passionate interest in sports as a competitor, an administrator, and a fan. He enjoyed
Independent Officers of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly
I recently participated in a conference with my fellow presiding officers from across Canada. At this conference we held meetings and discussed the many subtle and overt differences in the…
Councillor Klein opens up City grant application process
Governments have a habit of just doing what they have done in the past. They seem afraid of change. Yet, we have learned over the years that every success story
The Indigenous people just want a chance to get ahead like the rest of the country
Let’s listen then clear the path so they can move forward. In the 94 recommendations of the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Report, there were many calls on the Federal Government