Craig Read

Hey, everybody! Reader here, and no, I haven’t vanished off the face of the earth. I’m just wrapping up a couple more weeks pitching in in the newsroom, covering the agriculture desk, while our News/Ag Director Doug Falconer wraps up his summer holidays. And after I finish that up tomorrow? Two glorious weeks of vacation! […]

Hello, everybody! Reader here, and today, I was reminded that even though I’m a grown man (that is about to turn 47 years old on Friday), there is still work to do, when it comes to being an adult, and taking care of the day-to-day stuff. That process never really ends, does it? For me, […]

Hey, everybody! Reader here. I was doing a little bit of meal prep yesterday, as it’s a short week, before I go on vacation for a couple of weeks, and I don’t feel like thinking too much on what to eat for the next few days. But, what to make? Then, it dawned on me […]

Reader here! It’s been a minute since I’ve been to a Rider game at Mosaic Stadium. Too long, frankly. The last time I went to a game was the 2021 West Semifinal, when the Riders took out Calgary in overtime. (Its always good to beat Calgary in anything. But since then, I haven’t been back […]

Reader here! I got thinking about live music, and how there’s nothing better than a good concert, to really get the blood pumping, and really get you feeling amazing. To that end, I posed a question on our social media pages… For me, it’s an amazing thing. Regardless of what kind of mood I’m in, […]

Hey, everybody! Reader here, and I got to spend a good chunk of my weekend in Swan River, taking in the Northwest Roundup & Exhibition for the first time! It was a lot of fun getting to see everyone there, crush some fair food, and take in the sights and sounds of the Roundup! It […]

Reader here! It’s going to be another hot weekend, so I’ve got an idea for you. Maybe you should just stay inside, crank up the AC, kick back and relax with a Kurt Russell movie marathon! Ever wonder why he’s just the best? His movies have this incredible knack for blending action-packed adventures with laugh-out-loud […]

Reader here, and as summer goes on, so too does slow-pitch season! Last time I checked in, we were just kicking off the season, and hope springs eternal. It’s that time of year when everyone is a contender. I’ve been playing with the “Sons of Pitches” for quite a few years now. It’s a team […]

Reader here! I’ve got a question for you. What makes a great guitar solo? There are lots of factors that contribute, and it’s usually a combo of things that create the effect you want. Technical skill is a factor, but it’s not the only one. The guitarist’s ability to convey emotion through the music is […]

What’s up, everybody? Reader here, and as we head into the weekend, we’re getting back into hotter temperatures, and with that, comes a desire to beat the heat with a tasty treat. What could be better than ice cream? (Well, I guess maybe not for those who are lactose-intolerant, but I know there are dairy-free […]