Claudette Sandecki

What’s wrong with today’s youth?

Back in the good old days Terrace youth would have cleaned up after their grad party.

Refrigerator design not elder-friendly

If only the designers of common appliances knew how it feels to bend and twist at age 75

Posse aids in criminals’ capture

When it comes to combating crime, Terrace and Thornhill could copy the actions of the farming community of Briercrest, Saskatchewan.

These houseguests were a pleasure

Columnist Claudette Sandecki recounts an enjoyable visit with her family

Needlepoint survives to this day

Methods to manage the home and work mix given a twist

Don’t let it be said her life is boring

Columnist Claudette Sandecki doesn't let repetitive tasks get the best of her

Teachable moments in the waiting room

Columnist Claudette Sandecki says much can be learned from conversations in the medical lab and waiting room in Terrace, B.C.

Service dogs need to be recognized

War veterans with post traumatic stress need service dogs to guide them through stressful situations. But they aren't allowed.

Governments need to address housing

To automatically expect that everyone living in a big house should take in someone in need of affordable housing is unrealistic.

All she wants is some peace and quiet

This week Claudette Sandecki takes aim at signage in Terrace

Able-bodied need to think of others

Selective enforcement of parking regulations is galling for those in need

Movie plots are just a bit tiresome

When boy meets girl, it tends to be the same old story

Years later, Robert Klein is still funny

His poster was on wall above bed in Jay Leno's Boston apartment

Dressing down is the new dressing up

People will just about wear any old thing nowadays

Leaving toilet seat up can be hazardous

Jokes about leaving the toilet seat up may amuse men but no woman finds them funny

She’s got BC Hydro on speed dial

Don't count on others to call in when the power goes out

Better patient care needed

Winnipeg may be solving two problems at once as they discharge elderly emergency patients in the wee hours sending them home alone by cab.

Canada’s wartime contribution recalled

Thousands of airmen trained on the Prairies during the Second World War

His amber ball wins the day

Owning a dog means braving a sharp slope to find its favourite ball

Superboxes could have super costs

Columnist Claudette Sandecki takes a sharp look at upcoming changes to Canada Post