Myrna Driedger
‘Twas the night before Christmas…
Article published in Lifestyles 55 Domestic abuse is not a “women’s issue.” Deck the Halls… Joy to the World… Silent Night… As we rush...
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Myrna Driedger
- Nov 9, 2017
- 3 min
Invictus Games honour injured vets from Canada and outside nations
Article published in Lifestyles 55 Recently, as part of Canada150 celebrations, Canada played host to the Invictus Games in Toronto. The...
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Myrna Driedger
- Oct 2, 2017
- 3 min
Finding a Passion
Article published in Lifestyles 55 “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the...
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Myrna Driedger
- Sep 11, 2017
- 4 min
Be on the safe side with insects
Article published in Lifestyles 55 Lyme disease, carried by black-legged ticks, is on the rise. It can have a serious outcome. Protect...
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Myrna Driedger
- Aug 22, 2017
- 4 min
A parade of patriotism and a big birthday for the games
Article published in Lifestyles 55 Canada “puffed up” its chest and paraded its patriotism as we celebrated our 150th birthday on July...
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Myrna Driedger
- Apr 13, 2017
- 3 min
DNA & genealogy – discovering your background
Article published in Lifestyles 55 What would you think if you discovered that your ethnicity was vastly different from your sibling’s...
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Myrna Driedger
- Jan 9, 2017
- 4 min
More women needed in political life here: it’s time to take the plunge
Article published in Lifestyles 55 ‘You, lady, have an opinion, you have a voice. Now you can make a difference by getting involved.’ The...
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Myrna Driedger
- Dec 12, 2016
- 4 min
For this Christmas… and beyond: In praise of calmer, more meaningful living
Article published in Lifestyles 55 With so few sunny warm days ahead of us, I decided to go for a walk in one of my favourite places,...
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Myrna Driedger
- Nov 3, 2016
- 3 min
Women gave their men and boys – and their labour
Article published in Lifestyles 55 My father was a Second World War veteran and a member of the Benito Legion. In tribute to him, I...
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Myrna Driedger
- Oct 6, 2016
- 2 min
Unraveling our legislature’s wondrous secrets
Article published in Lifestyles 55 I have walked the halls of the legislative building for many years now and have been awestruck by the...
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Myrna Driedger
- Sep 15, 2016
- 2 min
Gout: this is one crystal buildup you don’t want
Article published in Lifestyles 55 It’s an arthritic disease, often brought on by bad diet, and it really, really hurts! What did King...
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Myrna Driedger
- Aug 25, 2016
- 3 min
Our legislative building does us proud
Article published in Lifestyles 55 As the 20th century began, government members were determined to construct a building that brought...
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Myrna Driedger
- Jul 6, 2016
- 3 min
A ‘new future’ opens as Driedger takes on powerful speaker’s role in MB legislature
Article published in Lifestyles 55 “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” – William Shakespeare This quote may be...
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Myrna Driedger
- Feb 12, 2016
- 3 min
Keep your “understanding” in good shape: Care for your feet!
Article published in Lifestyles 55 We just got over the holiday season where there were glamorous dress-up parties with high fashion and...
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Myrna Driedger
- Jan 15, 2016
- 3 min
Celebrating women’s century-old rights victory here in Manitoba
Article published in Lifestyles 55 Province’s 1916 law enfranchising women is pivotal milestone in Canadian history. One hundred years...
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