The Blinking Cursor Toughs Itself Into A Writer
A writer reflects on the terror and thrill of fiction versus newspaper work. He describes blank screens as a reminder of ideas trapped, the endless grind of novel writing, and the rare satisfaction of seeing words become published pages.
Alberta briefs across cities
Fort McLeod Willow Creek reeve Evan Berger says a new administration office and public workshop costing 3.8 million can be built without a tax increase. Rocky Mountain House reports eight Norwalk Virus cases prompting hospital postponements of elective surgeries and visitor restrictions. Drumheller Valley Ski Club advances opening of the ski season thanks to cold weather and snow production, moving from February 1 to last Friday.
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Fort McLeod
Willow Creek
Reeve
Evan Berger
Rocky Mountain House
Norwalk
Rocky Hospital
Drumheller
Drumheller Valley
When We Know We Can Always Find Shelter
A concise reflection on the certainty of shelter in times of need. The phrase underscores resilience and access to safe havens as a constant resource.
Tabs to Wheelchairs Aided by Vauxhall Legion and School
The Vauxhall branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has collected pop tab scraps for 10 years and sent them to Alberta Children's Hospital in Edmonton, helping create 24 wheelchairs with more on the way. Now Vauxhall Elementary School joins the effort, boosting local support and teaching children that small acts can make a difference in health charity work.
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Vauxhall
Royal Canadian Legion
Edmonton
Alberta Children’s Hospital
Legion
Vauxhall Elementary
Vauxhall Legion
Rudyard Kipling
Heaven On Earth
Fleming and the bog rescue to Sir Alexander Fleming story
A Scottish farmer named Fleming saves a boy from a bog and refuses payment. The nobleman Lord Randolph Churchill offers education for Fleming's son, who becomes Sir Alexander Fleming, discoverer of penicillin. The tale links to Kipling and ideas of reciprocity and virtue.
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Fleming
Farmer Fleming
St. Mary’s Hospital
London
Alexander Fleming
Lord Randolph Churchill
Sir Winston Churchill
Writing Your Views in a Letter Guide
A concise guide to composing persuasive letters to newspapers. It urges short, rational arguments supported by facts and figures, focusing on timely local issues. It notes editors will revise for readability and that clear point of view should remain intact.
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Cody Todd
Alberta
David Bly
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