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Think on These Things: Nebuchadnezzar’s conversion tells us that God rules

There is no future fulfillment, of this prophecy for it was uniquely fulfilled by Nebuchadnezzar’s conversion — the Bible says so!

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A Zen's-Eye View: Mindful eating is a great teacher

Mindful eating brings many benefits that go beyond finding balance and satisfaction with our food...

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Nursery Notes: Proper watering can create a stronger garden

At face value, watering would seem to be the most mundane of tasks. However it really can make or break a “green” business...

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La Dolce Vita: Spending time on the Naramata Bench

On a recent extended weekend, we made a one-stop beeline to Naramata, our destination for several scheduled and unscheduled visits...

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This is the Life: Veterinarian’s protest of confidentiality unintentionally amuses

A news item on CBC Radio last Monday kept me smiling for days. To be fair, it wasn’t intended to be a funny story...

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The Voice of Experience: Anger covers emotions that we’re really feeling

We tend to blame others and their words or actions for the anger we feel, when, in reality, we are often reacting to an inner sensitivity...

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From the Centre: All ages can do with some brain boosting

The lifespan of our brains hasn’t quite caught up with our bodies and thus the absolute need to have a wellness plan for the grey matter...

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Tips from TAPS: Young staff members contribute to Creston seniors program

Not only did Brittany share her computer skills with us, she shared her patience, gentleness and beautiful smile...

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The Book Drop: Community input helps Creston library evolve

We will evolve in different ways than the Cranbrook, Nelson or Vancouver public libraries...

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The Voice of Experience: Election day is time for all to get out and vote

The old saying that if you don’t vote you have no right to complain about the results is as valid today as it ever was...

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La Dolce Vita: Skimmerhorn Winery continues to improve with age

The message should come from the bottle that vineyard and winery personnel are growing in their knowledge of the land and climate...

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This is the Life: Lower Kootenay Band working toward a better future

Jason Louie has worked tirelessly with COO Linda Berg and an administrative team that knows a community of 200 can’t work in isolation...

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Out There: Going, going, gone and forgotten, almost

As I stand gazing at remains of old mine buildings, I think of all the energy, sweat and even tears that have been poured into dreams..

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A Cultural Perspective: The art of trying

“If you have nothing to lose by trying and everything to gain if successful, then by all means try,” is a North American truism...

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Consider This: Humanity, where art thou?

Thanks to the Internet and independent websites, one can discover the truth and see through thick wall of lies in a few weeks or months...

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A Zen's-Eye View: How much is 'just enough'?

Mealtimes are an essential aspect of spiritual training. The mealtime ceremony is called oryoki, which means “just enough”...

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Liberals are best answer for BC's future

BC Local News - Monday May 6, 2013

Contributor urges careful consideration from voters before ballots are cast

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Nursery Notes: Most veggies can't handle cooler weather

Here in Erickson, we just had a good hard frost the other night. I expect we’ll have another light frost at some point again...

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Liberal Party's tax plan is the best for B.C.

The recipe for economic disaster would be to vote for a party that promised to put tax back on corporations...

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La Dolce Vita: Skimmerhorn Winery continues to evolve

My plan to visit the winery turned into a necessity when I learned that Skimmerhorn had added a still to its collection of equipment...

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