What will we get?
Our federal election is over, except for a few recounts where votes were very close. We have made our collective decision about who we want
Our federal election is over, except for a few recounts where votes were very close. We have made our collective decision about who we want
Seventy years ago, when I was a kid, there were two main types of farmers. The conventional farmers didn’t use chemical fertilizers or sprays. They
As I watched the late news Sunday night, there were protestors in Alberta who were suggesting Alberta should either form its own country or become
Sometimes, I wonder why the price goes up. Many years ago (maybe 35), farmers were advised by farm supply companies to order their fertilizer early
Recently, some politicians have been reminding voters that the cost of living is too high and food is too expensive. Having represented farmers (milk, beef
Beef farmers: As long as I can remember (I’m 76), beef, among other things like beer, liquor, pork, and even chicken, could not legally be
Ever wonder why some food or food products are a little less expensive in the U.S. than in Canada? For years, the U.S. has used
A few years ago, when attending American sports events, men always took off their hats and held their hand on their heart while singing the
For many years now, I have been encouraging readers to ask the tough questions to your wanna-be politicians. I always enjoyed attending all candidates debates
Last week at the coffee shop, I was asked, “How are the farmers dealing with these tariff wars?” That’s how this conversation began. Through the
Our federal election is over, except for a few recounts where votes were very close. We have made our collective decision about who we want to guide our country through this very troubled time. Every candidate and leader of the
Seventy years ago, when I was a kid, there were two main types of farmers. The conventional farmers didn’t use chemical fertilizers or sprays. They all plowed their fields in the fall. They used conventional “timed” cultivation to kill grass
As I watched the late news Sunday night, there were protestors in Alberta who were suggesting Alberta should either form its own country or become the 51st state. On the other side of the street were many First Nations people
Sometimes, I wonder why the price goes up. Many years ago (maybe 35), farmers were advised by farm supply companies to order their fertilizer early to ensure they would get it. Many farmers shopped early to make sure they wouldn’t
Recently, some politicians have been reminding voters that the cost of living is too high and food is too expensive. Having represented farmers (milk, beef and, in general, farm organizations, both English and French), I am reminded that all farm
Beef farmers: As long as I can remember (I’m 76), beef, among other things like beer, liquor, pork, and even chicken, could not legally be taken across provincial borders unless it was processed and inspected in a federal plant. It
Ever wonder why some food or food products are a little less expensive in the U.S. than in Canada? For years, the U.S. has used lower taxes or tax deferrals for U.S. farmers during periods of low or no farm
A few years ago, when attending American sports events, men always took off their hats and held their hand on their heart while singing the Star Spangled Banner. Often there was a flypast by an air force jet, and sometimes
For many years now, I have been encouraging readers to ask the tough questions to your wanna-be politicians. I always enjoyed attending all candidates debates that were held in our county. Some years, some candidates looking to be the next
Last week at the coffee shop, I was asked, “How are the farmers dealing with these tariff wars?” That’s how this conversation began. Through the past years, Canadian farmers have been working to produce the safest, best quality food in
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
Paul Ryan Park, Waltham
The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!
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