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Red bean dessert at Chinese Dairy Queens
Happiness to this Canadian is….skating on smooth ice on a big slough under a clear blue Alberta sky. Even better is sharing the ice with my neighbours and their children. We got a blade on our quad this year and … Continue reading
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Alberta Health Care – Right or Privilege?
Lately Alberta hospitals and medical specialists have seen me cross their threshold more often than usual. A close friend is in palliative care, fighting cancer. Yesterday I visited with old neighbours from my childhood who came down to Edmonton for … Continue reading
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No aid dollars? AIDS and Natural Medicine
I just read that Canada suspended a $14.5 million aid program to Zambia’s Health Ministry, after a major corruption scandal was uncovered in their health department. Canada was only one of several donor countries that blocked funding. Half of Zambia’s … Continue reading
Community Support Makes Success of Local Elevator
“This is a very, very momentous moment for Westlock Terminals,” began Dave Felstad. “We’ve come a long, long way from a small beginning.” The large crowd before him was gathered to celebrate what is possible when people are passionate about … Continue reading
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Rotary Dinner Theatre reaches Africa
Twinkling lights, good food, a glass of red wine – the stage was set. When the first strong chords filled the community hall, toes set to tapping and hearts to singing along to: “I’m an Old Cowhand”. The strong full … Continue reading
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