Comments for The Badger http://thebadger.ca The Badger newspaper online Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:42:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Red River Cart Trek celebrates Métis by Pamela Lashmore http://thebadger.ca/2010/06/17/1700/comment-page-1/#comment-747 Pamela Lashmore Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:42:50 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1700#comment-747 I was part of the Red River Cart Trek and it was so much fun. The Miywasin Center from Medicine Hat are disussing another one for next year. It should be that much better as it will be the second Trek. I was part of the Red River Cart Trek and it was so much fun. The Miywasin Center from Medicine Hat are disussing another one for next year. It should be that much better as it will be the second Trek.

]]> Comment on Brooks Laich has roots in Leader, success in NHL by Jesse Gill http://thebadger.ca/2010/05/20/brooks-laich-has-roots-in-leader-success-in-nhl/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Jesse Gill Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:47:48 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1623#comment-733 Stefan Meyer's name's spelt like this also. I hate to be picky with stuff like that but I get irritated easily by it. Also if you want to talk about local hockey talent, the Columbus Blue Jackets Derek Dorsett from Kindersley is another guy, Calgary Flames goaltending prospect Matt Keetley is originally from the Richmound area. If you want to get technical Shane Doan was born in Eston but never played there and grew up in Halkirk, Alberta. However, a guy by the name of Scott Hartnell (Philly Flyers) used to live and play minor hockey in Eston when his father was stationed there as an RCMP officer. There are also numerous guys from the area still playing in the minor leagues or university and college hockey. I wouldn't be opposed to looking into getting some interviews with some of these guys for the Badger if they are interested. Stefan Meyer’s name’s spelt like this also. I hate to be picky with stuff like that but I get irritated easily by it. Also if you want to talk about local hockey talent, the Columbus Blue Jackets Derek Dorsett from Kindersley is another guy, Calgary Flames goaltending prospect Matt Keetley is originally from the Richmound area. If you want to get technical Shane Doan was born in Eston but never played there and grew up in Halkirk, Alberta. However, a guy by the name of Scott Hartnell (Philly Flyers) used to live and play minor hockey in Eston when his father was stationed there as an RCMP officer. There are also numerous guys from the area still playing in the minor leagues or university and college hockey. I wouldn’t be opposed to looking into getting some interviews with some of these guys for the Badger if they are interested.

]]> Comment on Brooks Laich has roots in Leader, success in NHL by Jesse Gill http://thebadger.ca/2010/05/20/brooks-laich-has-roots-in-leader-success-in-nhl/comment-page-1/#comment-732 Jesse Gill Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:36:42 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1623#comment-732 I was pretty sure that Brooks lived in Leader for a little bit before his family moved out to Wawota and that he was actually born in Medicine Hat. I think they have since changed all his info on the hockey to being born in Wawota because it's his hometown. Might be wrong, but I know when he was drafted it listed him as born in Medicine Hat at that time. Dorian you are missing a couple key facts on our distant cousin in the article, the fact he was also a standout for the national world junior team and also that the bulk of his whl career was spent in Seattle where he really became a star in that league. I noticed you were able to get a short interview with great aunt Joyce, but really I am sure he would have been more than willing to do a quick interview with you if you would have got a hold of him on facebook. I was pretty sure that Brooks lived in Leader for a little bit before his family moved out to Wawota and that he was actually born in Medicine Hat. I think they have since changed all his info on the hockey to being born in Wawota because it’s his hometown. Might be wrong, but I know when he was drafted it listed him as born in Medicine Hat at that time. Dorian you are missing a couple key facts on our distant cousin in the article, the fact he was also a standout for the national world junior team and also that the bulk of his whl career was spent in Seattle where he really became a star in that league. I noticed you were able to get a short interview with great aunt Joyce, but really I am sure he would have been more than willing to do a quick interview with you if you would have got a hold of him on facebook.

]]> Comment on Highway reopened! by Peggy Ford http://thebadger.ca/2010/06/26/highway-reopened/comment-page-1/#comment-727 Peggy Ford Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:26:55 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1722#comment-727 Glad to have the highway re-opened. Really appreciate the efforts of everyone who worked to have it open. We found out how fortunate we are to have that highway. We had to travel sooooo far out of our way to get anywhere. Once again - Thanks!!!!!! Glad to have the highway re-opened. Really appreciate the efforts of everyone who worked to have it open. We found out how fortunate we are to have that highway. We had to travel sooooo far out of our way to get anywhere. Once again – Thanks!!!!!!

]]> Comment on Tim’s Bits… on backing up by Cindy Johns http://thebadger.ca/2010/06/10/tims-bits-on-backing-up/comment-page-1/#comment-716 Cindy Johns Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:10:18 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1697#comment-716 Hialrious - laughed out loud - added to favorites! and....soooo true! I have 3 (count them) 3 external hard drives, even paid more for the newest 500gb one cause it was blue and "cute". Having them does not necessarily mean using them, I bet I haven't backled up for 6 months....and, yes, my whole stinking LIFE is on this computer! You've guilted me...I'm gonna do it when I log off! Hialrious – laughed out loud – added to favorites!
and….soooo true! I have 3 (count them) 3 external hard drives, even paid more for the newest 500gb one cause it was blue and “cute”. Having them does not necessarily mean using them, I bet I haven’t backled up for 6 months….and, yes, my whole stinking LIFE is on this computer! You’ve guilted me…I’m gonna do it when I log off!

]]> Comment on Maple Creek Hospital reopen by Archie Hill http://thebadger.ca/2010/02/25/maple-creek-hospital-closed-until-further-notice/comment-page-1/#comment-715 Archie Hill Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:42:08 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1509#comment-715 Asbestos would really crap your lungs if you inhale bits of it.*," Asbestos would really crap your lungs if you inhale bits of it.*,”

]]> Comment on Rally in the Valley by RidinWind http://thebadger.ca/2010/06/17/rally-in-the-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-711 RidinWind Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:39:08 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1713#comment-711 Sounds like a great rally. I am attending the Junebug Boogie this weekend. It's an adults only rally - and a great one! Sounds like a great rally. I am attending the Junebug Boogie this weekend. It’s an adults only rally – and a great one!

]]> Comment on Uncle Sam and his retail army by Sheri Monk http://thebadger.ca/2010/05/28/uncle-sam-and-his-retail-army/comment-page-1/#comment-707 Sheri Monk Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:09:13 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1644#comment-707 Awesome Colleen. Please email me your mailing address if you would like to start your No WalMart subscription and I will be pleased to start it next week. :) Awesome Colleen. Please email me your mailing address if you would like to start your No WalMart subscription and I will be pleased to start it next week. :)

]]> Comment on Uncle Sam and his retail army by Colleen Kennedy http://thebadger.ca/2010/05/28/uncle-sam-and-his-retail-army/comment-page-1/#comment-706 Colleen Kennedy Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:04:48 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1644#comment-706 Before moving to Maple Creek in 2004, I watched what WalMart's arrival did to the business community in Prince Albert. I'd guess about 1/3 of the downtown merchants closed within 3 years of WM's arrival in town. I have to confess, I've actually purchased a couple of items in WalMart since 2004, but only after striking out everywhere else. We ALL have too much stuff, and not shopping at WalMart has been part of my commitment to dejunk my life. I think I can safely say that I won't darken their doorstep for one year. Before moving to Maple Creek in 2004, I watched what WalMart’s arrival did to the business community in Prince Albert. I’d guess about 1/3 of the downtown merchants closed within 3 years of WM’s arrival in town. I have to confess, I’ve actually purchased a couple of items in WalMart since 2004, but only after striking out everywhere else. We ALL have too much stuff, and not shopping at WalMart has been part of my commitment to dejunk my life. I think I can safely say that I won’t darken their doorstep for one year.

]]> Comment on Uncle Sam and his retail army by Gerd Krause http://thebadger.ca/2010/05/28/uncle-sam-and-his-retail-army/comment-page-1/#comment-680 Gerd Krause Sat, 29 May 2010 20:50:43 +0000 http://thebadger.ca/?p=1644#comment-680 Hey Sheri Great article as always. I can't remember the last time I bought anything at Walmart. I'm sure it 's been at least 5 years. I don't miss it. I don't plant to ever got back. My biggest personal complaint with their business model is that things have gotten so cheap that they don't actually work anymore. This isn't just Walmart, but they started it and every one else has been forced to follow. Hey Sheri

Great article as always. I can’t remember the last time I bought anything at Walmart. I’m sure it ’s been at least 5 years. I don’t miss it. I don’t plant to ever got back.

My biggest personal complaint with their business model is that things have gotten so cheap that they don’t actually work anymore. This isn’t just Walmart, but they started it and every one else has been forced to follow.

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