Opinion

Now that our election is over and Canada’s government has changed hands, it feels like Christmas has come early. Which means I might as well put together my Christmas list early, too.

The nation waited with bated breath on Monday evening for the results of what many have been calling the most important Canadian election of all time. After 78 days, the results came as a shock to some and a relief to others.

Was the federal election result what you expected? It will be interesting to see how the country moves forward with a Liberal majority government and strong Conservative representation across the prairies.

I have the last of my garden stored away, the garden hoses are drained and the outside water shut off. I hope I haven’t neglected anything before winter arrives. I still have to get the winter tires installed.

Have you ever experienced a moment when you truly believed that you were going to die? I was about nine years old. My dad and I had just finished putting out some hay for the cows.

My four-year-old daughter Violet is a cancer survivor. She has a rare cancer called Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. It is currently in remission and we recently celebrated her one year anniversary since the end of her chemotherapy treatments.

I love to watch my teenage sons swear up and down that Justin Trudeau is not ready. They also have the key points rehearsed of why this is the case. Hate to say it but Thomas Mulcair isn’t and won’t ever be ready either.

This Saturday, Oct. 3 will be the 4th annual Wishmaker Walk for Wishes in Okotoks.

You could say curling has been a family sport. My grandfather curled and so did both my parents. I was around the sport for much of my childhood. I have early memories of my dad trying to teach me how to sweep using his corn curling broom.

Line dancing resumed on Thursday, we welcomed two new dancers. There were 18 of us in attendance and four regulars are still away. Looks like this is a very popular activity this season. Thanks to the crabapple patrol.