Leadership is about more than a good plan
Many leaders are done in by their inability to recognize the poisoners in their system. This has been a very political year with scandals, elections and now a leadership campaign
Encounters with a snow leopard
Dr. Robert E. Wrigley The following is an excerpt from Robert Wrigley’s upcoming book, Chasing Nature: An Ecologist’s Lifetime of Adventures and Observations. This excerpt was carried recently in his
Five wishes for rebranding Manitoba in this 150th year of Confederation
Dorothy Dobbie 1. Change our story. It is time for Manitobans to drop the negatives. Forget the cold, mosquito infested, pothole ridden, down trodden wilderness. Start talking about the sunny
Manitoba marks a milestone – 150 years since entering confederation!
Dorothy Dobbie “I know that through the grace of God I am the founder of Manitoba.” – Louis Riel, July, 1885, 15 years after Manitoba entered Confederation. The year 2020
Politics doesn’t have to ruin everything
Recent talk about WEXIT and the resurgence of Alberta’s feelings of alienation, after the 2019 federal election, is no more surprising than the number of pop-up pundits appearing on 24-hour
Why not take a tour of the Legislature this Christmas?
The Manitoba Legislative Building is a source of pride for Manitobans. This stunning building has many wonderful qualities to it. From the architecture, to the art and permanent wall exhibits,
Memo to the Parking Authority
By Fred Morris The City should consider certain minor changes to parking restrictions. Major improvements are needed in the explanation of some parking policies. In advance of holidays, the City
Are “do-gooders” stealing opportunity from first nations?
Dale Swampy is a member of the Samson Cree Nation in Alberta. He worked 22 years with his band, then started his own business. He has been awarded the Horse
Climate skeptics meet to discuss Canadian prairie climate
Four climate skeptics review the climate data on the prairies, Canada, and globally. This year has been terrible for farmers. A late spring seeding has been followed by a wet
Draconian penalties for those who imbibe over the holiday season
The Manitoba government introduced legislation in November 2018 to create stronger and immediate consequences for drivers who have been drinking. Tough new measures will take effect Dec. 16, 2019. Now