Welcome to the Winter Issue
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle
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Pauline Kiely on Life, Lessons and Her Latest Memoir
“At 25 I thought I knew everything. At 60 I realize there is still much to learn.” So says award-winning
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Mac and Hollister
Meet our alpaca, Mac and Hollister – two of our newest residents at Riverview Park and Zoo! Alpaca are native
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Discover OFSC Snowmobile Trails This Winter
Did you love playing in the snow as a youngster? Most of us did, but something strange can happen as
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3 Pinecone Crafts
In late November, before the first snow flies, the kids and I spend days exploring the forest near our home.
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Empire Cheese Cooperative – Making Curd Since 1870
Cheese curd has been enjoyed for centuries – in fact the ancient Romans enjoyed a dish called globuli, which is basically
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Enjoying the Gifts of Winter, Naturally.
It is a cold December day. A delicate layer of frost edges the corner of each window and mounds of
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Holiday Guide for Dog Owners
Keeping them safe and healthy this holiday season The holidays are a time of celebration and joy, but they can
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Alderville’s War Memorial
In the years following World War One, communities across Canada looked for ways to memorialize their war dead and to
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A Different Kind of Countdown
Our family begins our Yuletide celebration with a 3-week countdown. It’s one of our most favourite traditions— a seasonal activity
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