Remembering our roots ~Yvonne and Ted Stoodley
The Stoodley family name originates in Somerset, England in the 1800s. Ernest Stoodley was born in 1882, and as a young man apprenticed with his uncle as a printer. As… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Richard and Ruth Huether
The surname Huether originates from northern Germany, in the same time period as Katherine the Great of what we now call Russia. Katherine the Great invited her people (Germans), known… Read More »
Stand up to bullying
I remember when I was a kid, there was the old saying: “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I remember it being used… Read More »
Fall is around the corner
As we come to the close of a great summer, it’s time to get ready for the early mornings of packing binders, notebooks, lunches, agendas and other school supplies. I… Read More »
Another great Stampede passes by
Well folks, that’s another stampede in the books. There’s honestly nothing better than people getting together for a weekend they will never forget. My family has been to almost every… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Rene and Ona Trudel
There is a village in northern France called Parfondeval, where the original Trudel family lived as far back as the 1600’s. The original building is still standing and being lived… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Marie Louise Praeker
Marie Louise’s maiden name was Van Tighem and originated in Meulebeke, Belgium. In 1874, Leonard Van Tighem came to Canada and in 1883 became a Catholic priest. Brother Victor came… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Mary and Gerry Risseeuw
Mary’s family name is Nicholson and originated in Lancashire, England. Her parents were Harold and Harriet. Harold served in WW1 and was wounded at the Battle of Ypres. Three of… Read More »
Origin Malting: more than just a brewery
Brady Grove, Times Reporter Rockyford farmer Kyle Geeraert and his friend and business partner Josh Michaluk are set to open Origin Malting, Strathmore’s first brewery and malt house. Located on… Read More »
Jumpin’ Jack Flash, it’s a gas, gas, gas!
Our dog is 13. Our dog is 13 and has developed a gas problem. This is actually kind of funny, as our last name is Fule. The problem is that… Read More »