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For media types like me, elections are a bit like Christmas, full of excitement and the promise of good things to come. We don’t really get caught up in the promises, mind you.

There were several important and interesting stories in the news this week. Taking a bird’s eye view as I looked over the pieces we brought to you, it seemed I could draw a theme from the items the reporters here at NorthernLife.ca covered.

Last week, the Nickel City suffered more than its fair share of tragedy and loss.

It seems Minnow Lake residents are going to get their bike lanes after all. Ward 11 Coun.

In the game of hockey, we learn some important lessons. Lessons about sportsmanship and fair play, that perseverance is rewarded and disappointment unavoidable. That you always get back up, brush yourself off and keep skating.

I have another confession to make. Last time, it was about my shoes. This time, it’s about sports. My confession is this: I’m not a fan.

If you look up inspiring quotes about leadership, you’ll find countless trite phrases about how leading is really serving. And while that sounds good as an aphorism, the world is not governed by quotable quotes.

When we stub a toe, we blame the table.

As you read this, I’m very likely on the road back from my parents’ home in Deep River.

That quote in its entirety is pretty famous in the annals of 20th century speeches, but I’m not sure how many people know where it comes from.