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In planning our new house, my aim was to make economically and environmentally prudent choices. I had no ambition of achieving a net zero energy home.

Semlins (Sod-houses) were the first homes built for Mennonite pioneers in Manitoba. It took time to root themselves in a new land. The next phase of buildings were log houses.

As Manitobans continue to enjoy another summer, the traditional August long weekend is fast approaching.

In 2017 we visited a show home with solar panels and this provided me with information and contacts for a pilot project in which Manitoba Hydro provided a rebate of $1 per watt and accepted a bi-directional electricity meter for a solar system on a new house.

I am pleased to highlight that we recently moved forward with the second milestone of the ‘4-3-2 One Great Summer’ reopening path early.

The Butterfly Effect theory suggests that a small movement like a flutter of a butterfly wing can result in a significant difference in future life events.

There are many worthwhile community projects and organizations across the province that better the towns and cities that we live in. They are diverse in their activities and in the people that they support.

A condo in Florida has collapsed killing approximately 150 people. This must cause others living in high rise buildings to wonder about the safety of their residence. But what else should this event teach us about our lifestyle choices?

Jesus certainly was not like some of our modern-day TV Evangelists. No one can ever say that they have been fooled into believing Christ.

It is wonderful to see the support that has been coming in since the Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) went public about our disappointment in Manitoba museums and galleries remaining closed despite most other businesses being allowed to reopen June 26th.