After seven decades of operation, the small airport that sits near Roseau, Minn., and Piney, Man., will close for good on Friday.

2025 is upon us and the world is literally and metaphorically on fire, so why not burn one down as everything burns around us?

This month’s column will focus on a hybrid and a full-on sativa from the Saint-Eustache-based C3 Innovative Solutions, with each one respectively coming from their Fleurons and Be Humble brands. Though both strains let me ride plenty of nice little waves, and the bud moisture between the two is about the same, there’s a noticeable difference in both smell and flavour. Both are in the higher THC percentage range, more specifically the upper 20s (in fairness, most of the strains I’ve tried for this column are), and therefore not for the faint of heart.

Fleurons Menu Dessert (Sativa)

This one makes my mind race a bit, but it’s a fun one. But it also knocks me right on my ass at its peak. It’s a head high that keeps you alert, but in a comfortable kind of way. It also makes me hungry enough to order sushi and eat a whole bunch of bananas. Make of that what you will.

Speaking of bananas, the fruity aroma of the buds while smelling the bag is difficult to ignore, but the sugary smell it’s also advertised as having isn’t quite so obvious to me. But maybe that’s because the illustrations in this product’s marketing feature a slice of cake, hence my hoping in vain. 

It’s quite strong, but you enjoy a nice high (albeit an intense one), the buds smell nice, the terpenes have a lemony feel to them, and the high itself is a very long-lasting one. 8.5/10

Be Humble Découverte (Hybrid)

As you can see, this brand is called Be Humble, and that means Kendrick Lamar will be stuck in my head — and now, yours — for hours to come. In stark contrast to Dessert, this stuff boasts a strong scent of both pepper and liquor; almost like I’m inhaling a shot of whiskey. 

That alone immediately tells me I’m not in for the same experience with this stuff. When I vape it, the peppery taste is apparent, just as it is when I smell the buds. As you can imagine, it doesn’t go down quite as smoothly on my throat, and also leaves me more dehydrated and in need of fresh water from my Brita filter every so often.

My eyes are the epicentre of where my head high is with this one, and it makes me feel a bit more tired when I smoke it. On the other hand, it’s a calmer strain than the Dessert one, and doesn’t make my mind go in circles like a sativa sometimes can. It also made me very attached to my bed, and specifically my weighted blanket. In other words, it’s a rather fitting strain for my planned winter hibernation. 7.5/10

For more, please visit the SQDC pages for Fleurons Menu Dessert and Be Humble Découverte.

To read previous editions of Best Buds, please click here.

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A forecaster says ripe avalanche conditions are expected to persist across much of British Columbia for the rest of the week.

Large swaths of the province, stretching from the coast to the Alberta boundary, are under “considerable” or “moderate” avalanche danger warnings.

A coalition of residents in south Winnipeg continues to sound the alarm after hearing rumblings of chainsaws cutting down trees in a forest on private property.

Police are investigating the deaths of two men in Colchester County over the weekend that have now been ruled homicides.

It’s Christmas eve, meaning Santa himself is making his last preparations before the big day, and at Polo Park, Winnipeggers seem to be doing the same.

“I feel like Christmas eve is technically tonight, so I did it before.  But other than that, yeah I’m a little late this year,” said one Winnipegger.

“Haven’t started yet, just starting now,” said another Winnipegger.

When asked who locals were Christmas shopping for, many said family.

“My mom mostly, because I kind of procrastinated shopping for her,” said one Winnipegger.

“Honestly, I’m looking for gifts for my littles, we have little children in our family so I’m looking for gifts for them.  I’m looking for gifts for my pastor, I’m still trying to get gifts for my friends and my loved ones.  So, I’m trying to scramble around, still lots to do,” said another local.

Locals were also asked what they wanted for Christmas.

“I just bought a new house and got engaged, so some stuff like that, I’m hoping for a lawn mower, and some home things, boring house stuff,” said one local.

“Well, I’d love a new car.  But anything, I’m grateful, forever and always for everything”, said another local.

“Love, and togetherness.  Yes, honestly that’s what Christmas is all about.  Sharing of the love of Christ, and just fellowship and showing kindness.  Please reach out to those who may be lonely or don’t have anyone to celebrate with, please just show kindness and kind hearts,” said another.

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Canada's premiers are calling on the federal government to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through to the end of February.

A powerful storm is expected to bring very strong winds and heavy rain on Christmas morning to the South Coast of B.C., including in Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria.

In a letter sent on Dec. 19, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith asks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for several assurances related to Jasper’s wildfire recovery. Those requests include expanding Jasper’s town boundaries and clearing more trees inside Jasper National Park. Smith has requested a response by Jan. 6. The CBC’s Acton Clarkin has more.

Police have released the name of a homicide victim whose remains were found during a bush fire in Langley, B.C., last year, as they appeal for witnesses in the case.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Michael Kashani was 36 years old when he died last September, leaving “a void in his family and community.”

Police say Langley firefighters and RCMP responded to a report of a bush fire in Nicomekl Park on Sept. 22, 2023.

Hamilton Police are warning the public of a suspicious male approaching young females.

On December 5, at approximately 3:00 p.m. a thirteen-year-old female was walking alone in the area of Gemini Drive on the Hamilton Mountain. During her walk, a vehicle approached her, and a male driver told her to, “Get in the car to have fun and drive around”. The female ignored the driver and continued on her way. The vehicle followed her, but then conducted a U-turn and left the area.

Then, a week ago, at approximately 9:30 p.m. a sixteen-year-old female was walking alone in the area of Upper Ottawa Street and Queensdale Avenue East when she was also approached by a vehicle. This time, the driver slowed down beside her and attempted to make conversation with her. The female ignored the male, and the vehicle drove away. Moments later, the same vehicle was spotted again, and the driver began to shout, “You’re my friend”. The female then continued on, but the vehicle slowly followed behind. The female decided to run to the closest house and knock on the door where she was let inside. The male continued to yell towards her until the door shut. Only then did the male leave the area.

Police believe both occurrences were committed by the same suspect. He was described by both females as East Indian, in his 20’s, with a smaller build. He had a small beard and spikey hair. Notably, one of the females stated that the male smiled the during the whole interaction.

The vehicle is described as a grey or silver sedan. No license plate was obtained.

Hamilton Police are reminding the public to always be vigilant when out walking alone. If anyone notices any suspicious, they are advised to report it immediately to Police.

Anyone with  information that might assist Police with this investigation, are asked to contact Detective Tremis at 905-546-8964. Additionally, for those who wish to remain anonymous, they cane contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit: http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com