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March 25, 2026
Top money fears…
Keri and I were out in the mountains recently and went snowshoeing in some of the best conditions we’ve ever experienced. Beautiful blue sky, soft powdery snow, and not too cold. Normally we aren't big on walking through the forest...
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ReadFebruary 24, 2026
From Parent to Peer: Navigating the Next Season with Adult Children
I had the privilege of sitting down with Deb Knupp of the HX Collective to have one of the most personal and meaningful conversations I’ve ever recorded. What started as a discussion about parenting quickly became a deeper reflection on curiosity, love, resilience, and...
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ReadJanuary 27, 2026
What will last longer?
This past Christmas, my family and I bundled up and flew to Paris, trading the snowdrifts of Saskatchewan for the glowing avenues and boulevards of the City of Lights. The city was beautiful - holiday lights everywhere, music in the...
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ReadOctober 28, 2025
Back in Calgary: A Walk Through the Past and a Reminder About the Future
I was in Calgary recently, and like any good trip back to a familiar place, it turned into more than just a visit—it became a bit of a time warp. I found myself standing outside my old apartment building, the...
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ReadOctober 14, 2025
Where will you land…
My oldest daughter Ella is currently on a study-abroad term in Compiègne, France. She is working on her French language skills in addition to furthering her engineering knowledge. She has a goal to gain as much experience as possible as...
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ReadSeptember 23, 2025
Gratitude, Generosity, and Wise Vigilance This Autumn
As autumn arrives and the leaves begin to change, it’s a natural time to reflect on the many things we’re grateful for—whether it’s health, family, opportunity, or the supportive communities we build and belong to. In my work as a...
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ReadSeptember 9, 2025
Lessons from a Tippy Canoe
It was a crisp, windy, fall afternoon when I was encouraged to take an old canoe for a spin at Candle Lake. As novice as I was, I wondered ‘how hard is it to paddle a canoe?’ Turns out, harder...
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ReadAugust 26, 2025
Protect yourself like the kings and queens of old…
My family and I spent the weekend at my parents’ home over August long weekend, along with both of my younger sisters, one brother-inlaw and 4 of my 6 nieces. My youngest niece is seven years old and still loves...
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ReadJuly 22, 2025
Lessons from the Lake: What Bears Teach Us About Bear Markets
Paddling quietly across Waskesiu Lake one morning, I witnessed a scene both raw and profound: a bear, powerful and unhurried, feasting on a fallen elk at the water’s edge. There was no panic in the bear’s movements—only presence, patience, and...
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ReadJuly 8, 2025
Here are the 4 pillars to Retire Abundantly
Keri and I bought our first (and only) home in 2003, and we fell in love with our location – backing onto a park, with amazing neighbours and a great view from our deck. However, our home had some pretty...
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