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Outstanding in His Field

Who’s taking notes?

Every little group or organization relies on a secretary or someone volunteers or is appointed at the beginning of a meeting to take notes. During

Fire and fuel

On the afternoon of Thursday, the thirteenth, of January, 2022; Ottawa witnessed one of the most dangerous fires in the city’s history. If the city’s

About the kids

Since Christmas 2021 the experts have been crowding the news with their professional opinion as to whether children should go back to in the classroom

Almost Christmas

When we get up each morning, we are faced with the first big decision of the day. Will I be happy or not? If I

So Why?

Decades ago, in Quebec and most other areas in the world there was a higher, wealthier class while most of the population was much poorer

The team

Dad always appreciated a good team. Seventy years ago, a good team meant a team of horses that worked and pulled together. If one horse

Good neighbours

A few years ago, I wrote a series of articles called “The seven bank accounts of a farmer.” Everyone, including farmers, have these seven bank

Got any extra milk?

Last week, when I first woke up and checked my email my first message was from a young farmer who I knew. He asked if

Cropping changes on the farms

As we drive around Pontiac County, we notice how farmers’ fields have changed since grandpa used to farm. One of the first things we notice

Who’s taking notes?

Every little group or organization relies on a secretary or someone volunteers or is appointed at the beginning of a meeting to take notes. During my many years of being involved in organizations, I have had the pleasure of being

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Fire and fuel

On the afternoon of Thursday, the thirteenth, of January, 2022; Ottawa witnessed one of the most dangerous fires in the city’s history. If the city’s fire departments had not moved quickly and the wind had blown in the direction of

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About the kids

Since Christmas 2021 the experts have been crowding the news with their professional opinion as to whether children should go back to in the classroom face to face learning or stay at home for a couple weeks because no one

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Almost Christmas

When we get up each morning, we are faced with the first big decision of the day. Will I be happy or not? If I choose to look on the positive side and be happy, I will enjoy my day.

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So Why?

Decades ago, in Quebec and most other areas in the world there was a higher, wealthier class while most of the population was much poorer and less educated. It was much easier for the wealthier, better educated to move up,

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The team

Dad always appreciated a good team. Seventy years ago, a good team meant a team of horses that worked and pulled together. If one horse was always waiting for the other to pull first, Dad gave him a good slap

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Good neighbours

A few years ago, I wrote a series of articles called “The seven bank accounts of a farmer.” Everyone, including farmers, have these seven bank accounts. An important one of the seven bank accounts is neighbours. An old farmer once

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Heat dome, fires, floods — climate change?

What’s happening with the weather in BC? As a representative of Quebec’s farmers through general farm organizations, milk and beef boards, I have had the opportunity to visit Canada’s provinces and make life-long friends from east to west. Although completely

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Got any extra milk?

Last week, when I first woke up and checked my email my first message was from a young farmer who I knew. He asked if we had any extra milk? That’s a very logical question to ask a dairy farmer

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Cropping changes on the farms

As we drive around Pontiac County, we notice how farmers’ fields have changed since grandpa used to farm. One of the first things we notice is that there are a lot less cattle in the fields. Then we notice that

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August 17, 2025
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The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

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