Editorial
Tommy Prince — First Nations Second World War hero
Posted on November 10, 2020Dear Editor: One of 11 First Nations children, Tommy Prince was born in a canvas tent on a cold day Oct. 25, 1915 to Henry… Read More »
Raising teens is almost an invasion of the body snatchers scenario
Posted on October 9, 2020By Stan Ashbee Teenagers are a unique beast — they’re cunning, sometimes territorial, and can be unbearable, at times. But, we learn to cope with,… Read More »
Disturbing trends are afoot
Posted on September 17, 2020Keep on keepin' on — Stan Ashbee In the time of COVID-19, common sense should prevail — shouldn’t it? As a parent, especially during this… Read More »
Communities need their newspapers, and newspapers need their community
Posted on April 14, 2020Adapted by Steve Nixon from an article by Judy Patrick, NYPA From afar, the COVID-19 pandemic is generating news of such terrifying magnitude that it… Read More »
“Grandpa, what did you do during the pandemic war of 2020?”
Posted on April 1, 2020BY GORDON STUECK March 21, 2038 Little Joey; “Grandpa, what did you do during the pandemic war of 2020?” Grandpa; “Well Joey that was a… Read More »
TP Kombat – sport in the age of coronavirus
Posted on March 19, 2020BY MARCUS DAY marcus@maplecreeknews.com Suffering from acute hockey and skiing withdrawal symptoms? At a loss because you can’t play VLTs at the Jasper? No need… Read More »
The world before last week is not the world of this week or what we will have next week
Posted on March 16, 2020BY BRIAN ZINCHUK The world we knew before last week is not the same as the world we knew this week. And it will not… Read More »