We're not sure if this part of the world is ready for the sweet smell of marijuana wafting across the porch at Pleasantview Lodge.

Or for that matter, outside the Regional Health Complex, or even one of the local churches.

But it goes almost without saying, that will be happening if so-called "medical marijuana" catches on and becomes available in local stores.

The law with alcohol says home beer and wine makers can make their own for their own consumption. This hobby is popular enough you can buy kits in a few local stores. In bigger centers, there are sellers who specialize in a huge variety of kits, flavours, tools and what-nots.

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