I was reading a social media post a while back from a gentleman who was in his local Tim Hortons one evening, pre-COVID, relaxing and enjoying his usual double-double.

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever heard came from the poet Billy Collins: “Dare to be clear.”

A cartoon depicted a manager giving a comedian a bit of advice before he got on stage. “Don’t make jokes about people ’cause they’ll get offended.

After the Christmas break, I struggled a bit to find something to write about, which is why I kicked off the new year with a synopsis of columns from 2025.

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One of the best things about living in Val Marie is: the animals outnumber the people. Critters remind me that I’m just another creature among many.

Do you know why leopards find it difficult to hide? The answer to the riddle is: because wherever they hide, they’re always spotted.

As we welcome the beginning of 2026, I extend my warmest New Year’s greetings to the residents of the Town of Oyen and the surrounding community.

As 2025 draws to a close, we have a chance to reflect on a remarkable year in the history of our province and our nation.

Now that 2025 has come to a close, I want to share some of my favourite moments from my Just A Gal From Glidden columns. This past year, I reflected on life in west-central Saskatchewan…

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One Saturday when my brother was young, he was invited into town for a winter playdate by a couple of his friends. There was a hill close to where his friends lived…

There is a saying in recovery: “You can’t do this for me, but I can’t do it alone.” We heal, we grow, we learn together. To walk into a room and admit to others that we have a problem…

I read a note that said, “Whoever stole my antidepressants—I hope you’re happy now!” The joyful season of hospitality, giving, and kindness is coming to a close…

It is that word “peace” that can seem to be very confusing today. “Peace” is such a common word. “Peace” is used in almost everyone’s vernacular, everyday, language; but what do we mean by “peace”?

This week, we look back more than two thousand years to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. Here in Battle River-Crowfoot, and for millions of families from coast to coast to coast…

“Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today the Oyen Echo has met its saviour. She is Kate Winquist. Hallelujah!”

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