Miraculous Messages

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic, will never find it.” -Roald Dahl There is in the pages of our days, the periphery of possibility.

Social Security Matters

Increase my Benefit? Dear Rusty: After losing my job of 31 years in 2013 at 63 years of age, I decided to start drawing my Social Security benefits. In 2015 I started a part time job, which I still have. In January 2020 I will fully retire.

A Pembina County Retrospective

  The December 27, 1912, “Cavalier Chronicle” contained an article entitled “THE PINK PAPER IS TOUCHED UP.” In it the paper reprinted an article from the “St.

Bowesmont Lives

Monday evening Merv Holter attended the prayer service for Gerald Ebertowski held at the Austin Funeral Home. The next morning Merv and Phyllis were among those who attended the funeral at St. Edward’s Catholic Church.

Brush with the Bunch

By the time you read this Thanksgiving will be over and we’ll all be thinking about Christmas which is soon around the corner. With all the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, one behind us and one a month away, I have always felt that Thanksgiving lives in the shadows of Christmas.

Looking Back in Time

November 27, 1891 Drayton Echo Drayton has no public hall now and consequently no place in which to hold public entertainments that the churches of the please do not feel disposed to admit. This is a matter that ought to be attended to at the earliest opportunity.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

While there is much trouble in the world, our nation, and even in our personal lives, there is also much for which we can be thankful.

Treaty with Ukraine on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

Forgotten Treaty, Dispositive Law, Innocent President Barring a political retreat by the House Democrats in their impeachment drive, incontrovertible facts and provisions of “black letter” law suggest dark days lie ahead for our Republic – and in a year’s time, for the Democrats as well.

Life in the Slow Lane?

It can be hard to keep up with the changing times. I pondered for a long time about going digital with Valley News & Views. I fought it and finally gave in to having an e-Edition available. The next step was to then have a website. I also fought that and pondered just what to do.

Looking Down Main

I just finished filling my pill holder for the coming week and it made me realize just how lucky I am, even if I do have trouble keeping track of all my meds while I complete this task.