Opinion

Fear of failure Failing in our business after putting in so much time, energy, and money can make us lose face. We have probably been putting on a brave face all the while knowing that things are not always going well.

Long time retired firefighter John Frenkel, son of Gustaf Frenkel, was born in the old army barracks hospital here in Prince George in the year 1938; he was delivered by Dr. Lyon.

The Pollyanna principle is the human tendency to remember pleasant times more accurately than unpleasant times.

As an English graduate, I rarely get the opportunity to lecture my friends and family about the myriad wonders of poetry, literature and language.

Raiding the Archives

No doubt this past week many enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather but why is it so warm so early? The sights and sounds of the tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) were observed at Hope Farm this weekend, which is holding a pattern of early arrival fo

Beginnings are so much more fun than ends. Whether you are starting a new relationship, setting off on a holiday, or bringing a new baby into the world, we commence adventures in life with excitement and energy.

My plastic Bic pen was a useful tool during my elementary school years, although maybe not so much for writing. If I took the soft plastic ink cartridge out, the remaining shell made a handy spitball rifle barrel.

To make a long story short, I lost my wallet at Costco on Sunday April 3. I did not realize this until 15 minutes later when trying to pay for grandsons (twins) ice cream cake. I called Costco to find no wallet had been returned in.

On the eve of the first anniversary of our son's death, my family and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to friends and the community for their support of the UNBC Jared Parker memorial scholarship, which continues to grow.