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It was with sadness that I heard the news of Treena Mielke’s passing, as I have known Treena for several years. I remember her back during her days with the Sylvan Lake News , and then we worked together for several years at the Red Deer Express . Treena went on to be editor of the Rimbey Review – and not only did she cover any community she worked in really well, she was also very much appreciated for her superb columns, which appeared in several local papers over the years.

I still distinctly remember the smell of cow manure, or horse poop, that one faithful Christmas. I was young and didn’t really know how to distinguish between the two.

It was the day before Christmas and all through the place,

Christmastime will soon be upon us. It is a time when tradition is very important to most people as they celebrate the season. It is therefore interesting to reflect back 70 years ago to the Christmas of 1952.

May the Joy, Love and Peace of Jesus be will you.

Even the historical society didn’t know.

Most lawyers and judges who I know are strong supporters of the arts in some fashion. My lawyer spouse will be first online with Ticketmaster for most concerts by entertainers he likes who are playing in Calgary or Edmonton or anywhere he travels (same for sports) and he attends most live events in the City. With my two, now adult, daughters being competitive dancers and performers from the age of three, we covered many concerts but many other performances including dance and live theatre.

Ready or not, the Christmas season has dropped in on us, and no matter what cards have been dealt to us in the off-season, it is happening.

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour in this Christmas season!

Winter begins later this month, but is already on the ground in many parts of the country