Western Standard Archives - Shane Wenzel

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How much technology is too much?

Last month I wrote about the power outage in the valley in Montana while we were at our cabin, and the importance of…

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Shane WenzelSeptember 5, 2023

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Let’s have an energy plan before the lights go off

Here is an excerpt from my Latest article in the Western Standard---The power is out!…

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Shane WenzelJuly 27, 2023

Contributor Featured

Can’t face the week? You may be burned out

One subject that's clear to me that burnout has become a hidden epidemic that affects…

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Shane WenzelJune 26, 2023

Contributor Featured

Credit unions to the rescue in high-cost housing crisis

READ My full column at the Western Standard by CLICKING HERE I’ve only touched on…

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Shane WenzelMay 23, 2023

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World’s countries ranked top for health-care, integrate private delivery with public service

CLICK TO READ MY COLUMN: Western Standard Publication Let's have an adult conversation about the…

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Shane WenzelApril 11, 2023

Business Featured Food for thought

I’m not paying for your post-secondary education

The chants in opposition to tuition fee hikes are back at post-secondary institutions across the…

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Shane WenzelFebruary 17, 2023