They Desire a Better Country: The Order of Canada in 50 Stories by Lawrence Scanlan They write the soundtrack to our lives and spark our imaginations with their words. They unite our communities through their service and push humanity forward through unwavering innovation. They are the Companions, Officers and members of the Order of Canada,…
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Win a 55” TV Tickets are on sale for our spring fundraiser – a draw for a Proscan 55” ultra HD TV. Many thanks to Andrew Davidson for his generosity in making this raffle possible. Tickets are only $5 and available at the Library, the Mall kiosk and other locations around Pinawa. The prize will…
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Read and recommended by Lyn Ewing Spurious Correlations by Tyler Vigen Lyn Ewing gives a big thumbs up to this odd little book that correlates all sorts of coincidences. Lyn says “it’s fun to read what strange things statistics will tell you – all based on fact, of course.” For example, did you know that…
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Canada Reads 2017 The great Canadian book debate is just around the corner with live debates taking place on CBC Radio March 27-30. Over four days, the five defenders will bring their diverse perspectives to answer the question: What is the one book Canadians need now? The debates will air on CBC Radio One at…
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They sang, they danced Last week’s 2nd annual ‘Jamming in your Jammies’ was a resounding success as kids and the young-at-heart brought a joyful sound to the Library on a chilly winter evening. Many thanks to our musical leaders and host Michelle Long who provided a great experience for families. Book sale refresh Sales were…
Read & Recommended by Genie Johnston
Barkskins by Annie Proulx Genie tells me that Barkskins is Annie Proulx’s best novel yet. If you love history, this one’s for you. The handy family tree in the back of the book will help you keep the characters straight.
TOMORROW NIGHT! 2nd Annual “Jamming in Your Jammies”
7:00 – 7:45 p.m., Tues. Feb. 28 in the Library. Live music and a sing-a-long for kids, and those still kids at heart. Sponsored by ‘grassroots,’ and hosted by Michelle Long.
New fiction
The Proposal by Tasmina Perry Sleep by Nino Ricci Grief is the Thing With Feathers by Max Porter A Strangeness in My Mind by Orhan Pamuk Inferno by Julian Stockwin
New non-fiction
The Panama Papers: Breaking the Story of How the Rich & Powerful Hide their Money by Edward Snowden Love Among the Ruins: A Memoir of Life and Love in Hamburg, 1945 by Harry Leslie Smith Native: Dispatches from an Israeli-Palestinian Life by Sayed Kashua The Return: Fathers, Sons, and the Land in Between by Hisham…