Archive : May 2013

We call the fish pickerel, not walleye

  I’m certainly glad that Manitobans are being given a chance to select our province’s official fish. “Selecting a provincial fish recognizes the important role of fishing to our province, cultur...

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No one’s at ease with legalese

  The language of lawyers isn’t easy to understand. Lawyers themselves admit this. Cambridge explains that legal language is complex for very good reasons. It must apply to specific cases at the same time as...

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How to find an agent to represent you

  by Duncan Fremlin I’ve had the privilege of working side-by-side and across the table with hundreds of my fellow REALTORS® these past 25-plus years, and have learned everything about being a successful...

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Trivia quiz to test your brain power

  See how you do on these trivial questions, which range from, “Boy, that was easy!” to, “Gee, I haven’t got a clue!” (answers are at the end of the column). 1. What was Rembrandt&rsq...

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Keeping moms in mind on Mother’s Day

  Here’s some random thoughts about the cornerstone of the family.  No, I’m not referring to the TV set. I had mom in mind. As if you hadn’t already guessed. Things that set mothers apart fr...

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