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Tag: Fort McMurray
Keyano Arts Scene: A Tragic Final Act
To sacrifice the arts for a few more desks is not just short-sighted; it’s a slap in the face to everything that helps make this community unique...
The Fall of Summer
The end of summer isn’t loud. It slips away…
Facing the Fire
Sometimes, the things that break us can help pull us back together…
Chilling Emergency: A Cold Response
I can’t fully express my disappointment as an Albertan right now.
Northern Heart
Amidst the rolling hills and sprawling plains, Stands Fort McMurray, a city that remains, A symbol of strength, resilience, and might, A beacon of hope in the darkest of night. The land of the north, where the cold winds blow, The rivers run deep, and the snow falls slow, Where the people are tough, and… Continue reading Northern Heart
Life at the Crossroads
Eleven years ago today. That's how long I've lived in Fort McMurray, Alberta. That's how much time has passed since I made the choice to live here. Not bad considering I thought I would only be here for eight months. Just a quick stint to make some money. I'd be headed back to Ontario in… Continue reading Life at the Crossroads
One Way In, One Way Out
We live in an isolated community…
Give a Little, Save a Lot
What would you do to save your favourite haunts? Would you fight? Or would you do nothing and let them fade into obscurity? These are the questions I'm asking you today. It should come as no surprise at this point that the restaurant industry has taken a pounding over the last two years. Even more… Continue reading Give a Little, Save a Lot
Groceries are the Wurst
A sprig of rosemary, a few cans of vegetable juice, and a pack of homestyle chicken stock pods. That's all I wanted. I'm not asking for much, right? At least, I don't think I am. It's not like this is an unreasonable request. Well, apparently, I was wrong. Last weekend, I went to the grocery… Continue reading Groceries are the Wurst
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