I dislike a law that is currently before the House of Commons for review. I dislike a law that is currently before the House of Commons for review. Macleans magazine (February 3, 2020) has a great opinion piece on the MAID (Medical Assistance In Dying) law that was enacted in June of 2016. The authors… Continue reading Addressing the MAID Law
Author: Ron Baker
Ron Baker is a recently retired (2005) member of the Kindersley community. His roots run deep – his grandfather homesteaded just outside Kindersley in the early 1900's. Ron was born in the old Kindersley Hospital, has made his home in various other communities over the years, but keeps coming back. Committed to the community, Ron has found his local involvement has proved to be great fodder for some hilarious tales and tragic events. His experience in administration and working with people, along with his love for a good story, ought to help to bring daily life to life! Ron blogs at ronbaker.ca, and is pleased to be a part of the writing “crew” at Kindersley Social.
A Church History
Well, I’ve got another book off the presses! Or is that merely printed – with the “press” being a glorified photocopier in a warehouse in Bolton, Ontario. Thanks to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, I have been able to get a paperback book into the hands of eager readers – or relatives who can’t resist my… Continue reading A Church History
Fighting Fraud and Fake News
“It has been traditional for many of the Bakers, who are represented by our ancestors, to determine whether or not they were related to others by the name of Baker, to enquire whether they knew about “The Baker Fortune.” So writes my uncle, Robert Baker, in his introduction to his studies of the Baker Fortune.… Continue reading Fighting Fraud and Fake News
Christmas Update
Long time ago, in a far away place, a baby was born. Not in a palace, not conceived in a Hallmark setting, not even worth noting. Angels sang and shepherds heard – “Peace on earth.” That’s what we say at Christmas. “But that was long ago!” – that’s what we also say. What if we… Continue reading Christmas Update
Trudeau, And Dry Bones
Dry bones rattle. I was around when Pierre Elliott Trudeau was crowned Prime Minister. He rode a wave of youth hysteria into the halls of Parliament. As a youth myself, I saw him drive cars for the young and marry a young wife. CBC Air Farce spoofed his name in a Sunday episode, using a… Continue reading Trudeau, And Dry Bones
Speaking in Tongues in Kindersley!
My Sunday is usually a day of rest – for good reason. Even though I’m retired, I feel like I’m busier than I have ever been. So, this Sunday, I took in my usual morning church service and then off with friends to after-service lunch. Usually I go home afterwards and veg out, but a… Continue reading Speaking in Tongues in Kindersley!
The Discipline of Formality
We have just passed the celebration of Remembrance Day. We are asked to honour our dead. On the other hand, our recent election, if nothing else, begs the question of how we honour others. As any good researcher would, I turned to Wikipedia to see what kind of definition one might find 🙂 Some write-ups… Continue reading The Discipline of Formality
To Rant or to Reconcile
Like you, I just finished watching the federal election. I could say, I’m finished with federal elections – and that would be a whole rant on its own. Or I could say, its time to work together. We hear plenty of both surrounding us. Here’s my take: There were a few candidates that were there… Continue reading To Rant or to Reconcile
Federal Candidates Speak at Chamber Forum
True to party lines – that was the distinguishing mark of the Kindersley Chamber of Commerce October 8, 2019 “all-candidates” forum (the only missing candidate was the independent candidate, Maria Lewens). At noon, sandwiches were served to around 50 locals, and shortly thereafter, the candidates began to speak. I served as moderator – a rather… Continue reading Federal Candidates Speak at Chamber Forum
Bitter Elections, Diminished Harvest and Changing Times – Thanksgiving 2019
Thanksgiving season is here. My own sense of Thanksgiving has been tested this year. Oil and gas are on the chopping block. Harvest is late and sales are iffy. Stock prices are in their October slump. And now, I’m living through a federal election campaign that engenders spite, hatred and mudslinging. None of this creates… Continue reading Bitter Elections, Diminished Harvest and Changing Times – Thanksgiving 2019