I am the poisoned worm at the bottom of the mescal bottle. I am the air bubble in the bloodstream, the psychopath’s machete, the malfunctioning soviet-era satellite careening from the bright blue skies. I am as beautiful as wolfsbane, as sleek as a bullet or a blade, as crooked as a funnel cloud, as sudden… Read more »
The meeting commenced at 6 PM MT on December 15th, 2022, with the usual land acknowledgment. President Fletcher called attendance, noting that VP External and Indigenous Circle Representative (VPEX & IC Rep) Trishtina Godoy-Contois was absent. The previous meeting minutes were passed without changes; the agenda was passed with a friendly amendment from Councillor Cilhane… Read more »
I’ve been itching to write about travel for some time. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic put a pause on my travel bug, but with the reopening of international borders, I finally hopped on a flight to Mexico. This was my first time in Mexico, and we stayed outside of the resort in Playa Del… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Feb 28, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Writing Forum: Mindmaps and highlighting tools Tues, Feb 28, 12:30 to 1:30 pm MST Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU’s Write Site www.athabascau.ca/write-site/writing-forum.html No pre-registration needed; access… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
If you were an aphorism what would your saying be? Parables and catchphrases may be trite, wise, jolly, or frivolous, and choosing the right one can say much about our life journey. Distance students might benefit from a motto or slogan that helps us find our path and stay on track, academically. First, though, we… Read more »
Scholarship name: Manulife Life Lessons Scholarship Sponsored by: Manulife Deadline: March 31, 2023, 8:00 pm ET Potential payout: $10,000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be permanent residents of Canada, be between 17 and 24 years of age (as of date of application submission), have experienced the death of a parent or guardian who died with little… Read more »
February is Black History Month in Canada, and 2023’s Black History Month theme is “Ours to tell.” Our Voice writers seem to agree. A place to start. A compendium of resources for Voice readers. “The purpose of heritage months are to encourage Canadians to explore and embrace all aspects of Canadian culture, but too often… Read more »
One winter the world’s largest country made an unprovoked attack on a neighbouring country. Countries around the world were shocked and appalled. Promises of assistance and artillery flooded in. But not one promise of aid was kept. The invaded country fought alone. It was November 30, 1939. Finland. The Winter War had begun. Finland repelled… Read more »
February is so close to being done, and we are getting closer to spring. Here in Edmonton, it’s supposed to get a bit colder and then warm up soon. I hope you’re staying warm wherever you live, and I hope you enjoy making and eating this recipe. It started with an idea for chicken roulade… Read more »