The 72 Challenge
We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they
Issue: 2014 Nov 6
Tax Free Savings Accounts
Since their introduction in 2009, Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) have become a popular savings vehicle for Canadians. TFSAs allow you to earn tax-free income
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Western Command
Sid van der Meer is an antiquarian and a storyteller; he has many wild yarns to share with his family, friends, and visitors who come
Knives For the Hunt
Generally speaking, a hunter should have two knives — one for camp chores, such as cutting rope, whittling a wiener stick, or cutting up vegetables.
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Creativity Boot Camp
Writing a first draft of a novel is like the beginning of a romantic relationship: Everything is exciting, new, and there is a lot to
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Living With Wildlife: Maggie Leary
This fox was photographed in Keno City. He was curious about what we were doing and obliged me by coming fairly close. I took this
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1920s Silent Film Night
Halloween is over, but don’t stop dressing up . On Saturday November 8, Open Pit theatre is giving you another chance; it’s hosting a 1920s-themed
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A Moose at Last
It’s been the toughest year to get motivated for hunting season. I’ve spent about 80 days over the last three years hunting moose and we’ve
Saving the Harvest
One of a gardener’s goals at the end of summer is to preserve the food harvested. This takes many forms , from allowing a potato
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Good Things Come In Small Packages
With the new market’s worldly selection of food in Watson Lake , you might be apprehensive to buy something. The market looks very simple and
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Matthew Lien’s Powerful New Album
Matthew Lien’s new album, Headwaters: Music of the Peel River Watershed, isn’t a protest album. “ What I felt about this project from the very
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Get Moving
A glance at the credits of a film reveals that it’s a collaborative art form involving a lot of people over a lot of time.
Christmas Eve Preparations Before Halloween?
Our house got turned upside down last Saturday. All the furniture in the living room was shifted , and a big table for sorting costumes
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On Cursive
Cursive writing has gravity, compared to printed writing. Cursive is used for special occasions, like thank you cards and letters to lovers, or to grandparents
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Uncle Don”
Uncle Don Uncle Don was born at Bluefish and he always hunt and fish. Uncle Don is my mom’s brother an’ Clara Frost is his
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