Monday, May 25, 2026

On the Road with Mike Murchison

Alberta trucker Mike Murchison shares his experiences on the road through music, photography and humour.

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Elvis: it’s worth the money to see it in theatre

Mike Murchison

The movie is fast paced, spanning the life, milestones, stresses, joys and heartbreaks of the most famous entertainer to walk the earth.

The story for the most part was accurate, down to the details of the wardrobe, which was expected, having the technical assistance of many of the people who served with Elvis on this “rocket to eternity.”

The portrayal of Colonel Tom Parker by Tom Hanks is nothing short of brilliant, and it left me with the idea that I had just witnessed, as a fly on the wall would have witnessed, what went down in some very critical periods during the relationship of Parker and Presley.

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A few kinds words, a moment to listen cost nothing

Guest Contributor

 So, this past Saturday I decided I’m going to get up, clean up, walk into that big ole’ truck stop and park my tail in one of them booths in the restaurant. Just take my time at breakfast.

 It was early. 6 AM. I was the first one there. So, the waitress was on me with the cutlery, place mat and a cup of coffee that sent my taste buds into a state of ecstasy. Yes Ma’am.

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Mike Murchison’s “Post Cards” from the East Coast

Rita Smith

Full-time Truck driver, part-time musician, writer and photographer Mike Murchison made a trip to Nova Scotia in May for an important family event.

Mike’s perspective on life and work, on the road and in Canada, is unique. Today Road Warrior News is dedicating a page to some of his most interesting East Coast photos; as always, his wry and ironic captions are at least as much fun as the images themselves.

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How can you say “good-bye” to that face? All photos: Mike Murchison
On the Road with Mike Murchison

It’s not work when it’s a labour of love

Mike Murchison

I love my brother. He’s worked hard all his life: Truck driver, Maintenance Supervisor; over a decade working in the frozen lands of Siberia, and the hotter-than-hell outback of Australia doing the oilpatch shuffle.

He’s been good to me.

So, when I received a message from him with a photo of a 10-week-old female St. Bernard pup along with the request to “pick her up,” I had to smile.

My brother lives on Cape Breton Island. I live in Southern Alberta. The pup, named “Bella,” was born two hours away from me, and about 3700 miles from where my brother lives. You can see the challenge.

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On Flag Day, the world is watching Canada

Mike Murchison

 The entire world has witnessed Canada’s “emergency” unfold; many are in support. Most are left in disbelief, asking “How could this happen in one of the most peaceful nations on the planet?”

Enacting the Emergency Measures Act on citizens across the country in order to bring an end to peaceful demonstrations not only undermines the credibility of a nation that for years has preached freedom, tolerance, acceptance; but I’m sure it has broken the hearts of many of its peaceful hardworking citizens.

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