Stories

photos and story by Scottee Giles - Gathered at a trailhead on a cool spring morning, our little group chatted excitedly about the geocaching adventure ahead. Beaver Lake reflected a sky of scattered clouds and the well-marked trail led into the forest to the north. What exactly is geocaching? It's an outdoor activity using GPS [...]

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Brandon Heyer -  Where does the time go? We started writing this column two years ago, highlighting how dual credit career programs have allowed students to jumpstart their career or choose an alternative pathway to earn credit towards graduation. There is

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  In older generations, the "cure all" of fresh air was a popular focus. You may have heard your grandmother say that "all you need is a little fresh air" when you were feeling unwell, or see doctors in period pieces recommending their patients take

by Tabatha Golat -  I like movies; in fact, I love them. So, when I first saw the trailer for the Canadian-made dramatic comedy I Like Movies, I immediately searched for a local screening and was pleasantly surprised to find Star Cinema in Sidney was doing a run. After watching it, I can say with

by Deborah Rogers - In Canada and the U.S. the second Sunday in May is Mother's Day. It falls on a different day in the U.K., where Mothering Sunday, which originated back in the Middle Ages, is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent (March 19 this year – sorry I missed it mum!). It

by Sue Hodgson -  It's been well over four years since I've taken a trip, but in early April I'm off to visit friends who have just recently bought a new home just outside of Merida, Mexico. For the past few years I've been dreaming about buying a place in Hawaii. It's still on my

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  We all know that one day we'll be faced with the inevitable loss of a parent. Unfortunately, it's a cruel reminder of the cycle of life that we all face, especially as we ourselves age. We can try to prepare ourselves mentally and emotionally for the harsh