Jacob Harms Cornelsen of Rosenort, Manitoba enlisted in the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on April 1, 1916, at seventeen years old.
There have been a number of changes in Manitoba politics over the past few months. Following the resignation of former Premier Brian Pallister in August, I was honoured to serve as Premier while the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba elected a new leader who would then become the province’s 24th Premier.
The news media these days, is giving increased attention to climate change. This is good. One hopes this trend will continue.
Looking back to the time when I was a young person, I often did odd or strange things to find out if God would approve of my decision.
Every Remembrance Day is special as Canadians pause to reflect upon the sacrifice of so many who have served the country of Canada.
Maps have many purposes. Here’s one you may have not thought of, as shared by Czech poet Miroslav Holub.
On September 1st I was asked by the Progressive Conservative Caucus to take on a short-term assignment as the 23rd Premier of Manitoba.
The current discussion about the state of our planet has focused on the necessity for a massive transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
My story is one that you can only watch in the news, movies, or crime stories. My situation in Mexico was like all those who enjoyed social and economic stability because we had access to studies at the university.
Count me among the odd, but I love cemeteries. These sacred places hold within them a treasure trove of stories.
