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January 14, 2026

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Outstanding in His Field

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

Changes on the farm

Many farmers, including me, easily forget that fewer and fewer of our neighbours have a close connection to a farm.  When I was a kid,

Continuous education

An old friend once said, “any day that you don’t learn something is a lost day.” As I get older I realize that this never

Where did fall go?

The first two weeks of October were as nice as many late summer days to do what you wanted to do outside. Construction jobs that

Tolerant and accommodating

Before England allowed British North America, later to be called Canada, to draw up its constitution, Lord Durham was charged with analyzing the problems of

Who will work for the people?

The 2021 federal election has been decided and political analysts have looked at the results and concluded what the majority of Canadians already knew.  1.

So, what did we get?

As I write this at 7:30 on Monday morning, before the final day to cast our ballot, not even the best pollsters, newspapers, radio or

Who will guide the ship?

Centuries ago, before trains, automobiles, airplanes, tanks or other armored vehicles, ships took a major position in international trade, exploration and the security of a

The people must choose

Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision

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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Changes on the farm

Many farmers, including me, easily forget that fewer and fewer of our neighbours have a close connection to a farm.  When I was a kid, a very long time ago, almost everyone had a dad, brother, or a cousin who

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Continuous education

An old friend once said, “any day that you don’t learn something is a lost day.” As I get older I realize that this never stops. One of the most profitable corporations in the world encourages their employees to spend

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Where did fall go?

The first two weeks of October were as nice as many late summer days to do what you wanted to do outside. Construction jobs that had been put off could be worked at in your shirt sleeves. Fourth cut hay,

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Tolerant and accommodating

Before England allowed British North America, later to be called Canada, to draw up its constitution, Lord Durham was charged with analyzing the problems of British North America and suggesting solutions to improve it. One recommendation was to make one

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Who will work for the people?

The 2021 federal election has been decided and political analysts have looked at the results and concluded what the majority of Canadians already knew.  1. That this COVID-19 virus must be defeated as quickly as possible. Even if some Canadians

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So, what did we get?

As I write this at 7:30 on Monday morning, before the final day to cast our ballot, not even the best pollsters, newspapers, radio or TV anchors will predict who will guide the ship after all our votes are counted

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Who will guide the ship?

Centuries ago, before trains, automobiles, airplanes, tanks or other armored vehicles, ships took a major position in international trade, exploration and the security of a country.  The choice of a captain who would guide the ship was not taken lightly.

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The people must choose

Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision was based on my trust in the candidate and view on their party policy rather

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