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The First World War was a conflict that caused human loss so great that the monicker 'The War to End All Wars' was used to describe it in the 1920s.

This weekend I was surprised by the short notice visit I received from one of my good friends from school. Keeping up with university buddies can be a difficult task.

Cancer. This word means something to everyone. Some have lost loved ones to a battle with cancer; others have lived to share their stories of their harrowing journeys through this disease; and others are simply there to help make a difference.

The two oldest granddaughters recently returned from nearly two months of summer training and adventure through the Army Cadet Camp they attended in Whitehorse, North West Territories.

Some of the "end of the world" jokes make me smile: New trendy baby names - Nostradamus In all the stores - End of the world sales Ad - Lose 10 pounds by judgement day But I confess I laughed aloud for several moments when I read this one: Every day

The Saskatchewan Roughriders improved to 28-16 all-time on Labour Day Classic weekend with a 27-23 victory over the rival Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday before another sellout crowd of 30,048.

My wife and I threw a little dinner party for some of my friends the other night. I should point out that we're talking about two couples we have known for years and with whom we get along wonderfully.

In the spirit of doing good things in the world, Prairie Dog Drive-In Theatre is donating all the proceeds from its Sept. 12 showing of Charlie St. Cloud to Rita Germain.

Last week I rode a bike for the first time in almost a decade. Pathetic. I know. And as embarrassing as it is to admit, I never learned to ride a bike until I was halfway through kindergarten.

One of the things people from outside the south east continually comment on when visiting the area is the concentration of talent and skill that can be observed in the area.