Opinion

Seed catalogues have started to arrive, many of them including perennial roots that can be ordered.

Reductions to provincial cultural tax credits could be on the table, and they could hurt.

The garden is sleeping under a protective blanket of snow, and my calla lilly, begonia and gladiolus bulbs are resting in my cold room. I don’t know about other gardeners, but much as I enjoy gardening I also enjoy the winter break.

Everybody loves a comeback story, and that’s exactly what the tale of Flin Flon’s recycling program is. These days, the depot at 9 Timber Ln. is packed with recyclables ready to be shipped out of town.

The announcement that marijuana will be sold by private sector companies in Manitoba when it becomes legal next year comes with more questions than answers.

Dear Editor, On behalf of Branch #73 of the Royal Canadian Legion we wish to convey our appreciation to all those who participated in our annual Remembrance Day Parade on Saturday past. It was another fine turnout as we welcomed new faces.

Flin Flon’s low-income and homeless population could be the community’s future. Last week, several local landlords gathered over coffee around a table at the Friendship Centre to discuss the challenges they face.

The snow is covering my garden, protecting the roots of my perennials, trees and shrubs. Some of my perennials have seed heads which I have left standing to attract birds.

Last week, the provincial government released its Look North Report and Action Plan for Manitoba’s Northern Economy.

Flin Flon constituency is full of wonderful people, and Manitobans from our communities continue to make us all proud of their achievements.