Local farmer expresses concerns over global warming
Jordan Morningstar, Bureau Chief
Goodlands Bureau
With the mercury dropping to near -25 Celsius this morning, many in Goodlands were forced to admit defeat to old man winter. But none were as upset as area farmer Sven Donaldsen.
“What in God’s green earth are these scientists talking about? First, it’s global warming. Then it hits minus 25. Good lord, can’t they make up their minds?”
Although many people were hoping for normal winter weather patterns to return, Donaldsen had counted on this-and every subsequent winter-to stay warm and snow-free.
“I sold the old snowblower, traded off the snow tires for racing slicks, and gave the winter jackets away to the clothing drive for Siloam Mission in Winnipeg.”
“They said the planet was getting warmer, and I believed them. You know why? Those rotten buggers in the media, that’s why. If those ****** didn’t fill the newspapers full of lies, I wouldn’t be in this mess.”
Today’s temperature is just under the average low of -23.9 degrees centigrade and an overnight low of -36 degrees, according to Environment Canada. Temperatures are expected to hit -14 by Sunday.
In tomorrow’s news, we’ll have an in-depth look at the egging of the Donaldsen family home after he goes to bed tonight. Was it a random act of mischief, or vengeance from an offended journalist? Find out in tomorrow’s online edition.
Goodlands Bureau
With the mercury dropping to near -25 Celsius this morning, many in Goodlands were forced to admit defeat to old man winter. But none were as upset as area farmer Sven Donaldsen.
“What in God’s green earth are these scientists talking about? First, it’s global warming. Then it hits minus 25. Good lord, can’t they make up their minds?”
Although many people were hoping for normal winter weather patterns to return, Donaldsen had counted on this-and every subsequent winter-to stay warm and snow-free.
“I sold the old snowblower, traded off the snow tires for racing slicks, and gave the winter jackets away to the clothing drive for Siloam Mission in Winnipeg.”
“They said the planet was getting warmer, and I believed them. You know why? Those rotten buggers in the media, that’s why. If those ****** didn’t fill the newspapers full of lies, I wouldn’t be in this mess.”
Today’s temperature is just under the average low of -23.9 degrees centigrade and an overnight low of -36 degrees, according to Environment Canada. Temperatures are expected to hit -14 by Sunday.
In tomorrow’s news, we’ll have an in-depth look at the egging of the Donaldsen family home after he goes to bed tonight. Was it a random act of mischief, or vengeance from an offended journalist? Find out in tomorrow’s online edition.