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It may have seemed harmless enough – or at least it was relatively harmless as budget updates showing a $292-million deficit go.

LOOKING BACK... A Decade Ago

Farming and wildlife have not always had the best of relationships. It often comes down to having two realities with divergent needs. A duck needs a wetland to nest near.

I love the weather in autumn, especially when we are blessed with high temperatures and warm breezes. There’s something about the air in September that is so appealing. It not only feels good but smells great as well.

On September 9, many Saskatchewan communities were to be inviting people to barbecues, walks, or to enjoy mocktails (nonalcoholic drinks). It is FASD Awareness Day.

Generations ago the clashing of empires produced martyrs and mayhem. We killed for country, culture, religion, race, and for power. Today it seems no different as we read our newspapers and watch what is happening on TV.

It may have seemed harmless enough – or at least it was relatively harmless as budget updates showing a $292million deficit go.

The editor: On September 9, many Saskatchewan communities were to be inviting people to barbecues, walks, or to enjoy mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks). It is FASD Awareness Day.

This morning the kids were fed and watered, followed by the obligatory photos taken on the front step which were then posted to Facebook. It was indeed, the most wonderful time of the year. The kids are back in school.

Farming and wildlife have not always had the best of relationships. It often comes down to having two realities with divergent needs. A duck needs a wetland to nest near.