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Haphazard History columnist Barry Sale bids farewell

Haphazard History columnist Barry Sale bids farewell

"All good things must come to an end, and this is the finale of Haphazard History," writes Barry Sale.
MLA'S CORNER: Resurrecting grocery rebate

MLA'S CORNER: Resurrecting grocery rebate

As we come out of Easter weekend, chances are many of you felt like you spent a fortune on turkey, ham, potatoes, veggies and chocolate eggs.
FRENCH CONNECTION: Important to vote

FRENCH CONNECTION: Important to vote

My dream is to see peaceful, progressive years, with all parties working together as proud Canadians without any yapping at each other.
FRENCH CONNECTION: Lake harvester dilemma

FRENCH CONNECTION: Lake harvester dilemma

I know, there are those who want a nice clear lake for swimming and boating, but Williams Lake is not that lake.
MLA'S CORNER: Commemorating Vimy Ridge Day

MLA'S CORNER: Commemorating Vimy Ridge Day

April 9, 1917 was the day the Battle of Vimy Ridge began, and the Vimy Foundation calls it the “bloodiest day in Canadian military history.”
RANCH MUSINGS: Trade and planting uncertainty

RANCH MUSINGS: Trade and planting uncertainty

Part of farming is living with wild fluctuations in weather, climate, and the markets we sell in to and buy from. 
MLA'S CORNER: Bill 7 still a threat

MLA'S CORNER: Bill 7 still a threat

My BC Conservative colleagues and I have been consumed with stopping Bill 7 for the past couple weeks now.
FRENCH CONNECTION: View from the hospital

FRENCH CONNECTION: View from the hospital

I certainly have no complaints about the service - the staff all make you feel safe
DOWN TO EARTH: Hügelkultur, hill culture or mound culture

DOWN TO EARTH: Hügelkultur, hill culture or mound culture

Hügelkultur is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, water-efficient, and sustainable way to grow food
HAPHAZARD HISTORY: Frontier Justice

HAPHAZARD HISTORY: Frontier Justice

In the summer of 1863, Thomas Clegg was sent to Barkerville to collect monies owed to the company.