The Senior Paper

Summons for jury set off a flurry of worry

By Doris (Russell) Anderson – Grenfell, Sask. Many years ago, I received a registered letter summoning me to jury service. I was instantly petrified! I’d received teacher’s training and it was often a challenge to [more...]

Blistering shot found its mark!

By Winston Smith – Apple Hill, Ont. It was just after the first covered rink was built in Wakaw, Sask., that I played on the (almost) championship bantam hockey team. Though I can’t remember the [more...]

Ship explosion rocked Vancouver harbour

By Walter Melnyk – Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. I was stationed in Victoria, B.C. in 1945. Four friends and I decided to go [more...]

Hobby farm was ‘happiest 15 years’ of her life

By Virginia (Ginny) Neish – Abbotsford, B.C. Bob and I moved to an eight-acre hobby farm in Raymore, Sask., back in 1980. We [more...]

The piano sailed up and into the loft

By Elva Paton – Moose Jaw, Sask. The 1910s and early ‘20s had good crop conditions. Dad thought he was in good enough financial shape to build some new buildings. He’d always said that a [more…]

Depression-era experiences imprinted on the senses

By Franklin Vick – Prince Albert, Sask. The Great Depression of the 1930s brought difficult economic times upon the families in our community. Money was an extremely scarce commodity. It was a time of hand-me-down clothes, [more…]

Obstinate mules lead to buyer’s remorse

Widow sang duets with ‘smart little critter’

Young men volunteered for war service

Summons for jury set off a flurry of worry

Blistering shot found its mark!

Ship explosion rocked Vancouver harbour

Hobby farm was ‘happiest 15 years’ of her life

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The piano sailed up and into the loft

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