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EDITORIAL - PDAP support needs to look ahead

EDITORIAL - PDAP support needs to look ahead

The City of Yorkton was devastated on July 1, 2010 when, what was later termed a 'one-in-100-year' rain event dumped inches of water on the city in less than an hour.
Save the bees and ban neonic pesticides

Save the bees and ban neonic pesticides

Bees may be small, but they play a big role in human health and survival. Some experts say one of every three bites of food we eat depends on them. The insects pollinate everything from apples and zucchini to blueberries and almonds.
Real rainy day fund needed

Real rainy day fund needed

So why don't we have a rainy day fund for real rainy days? The most obvious answers is that we don't particularly want to pay more taxes and have been conditioned to believe any government surplus is just our tax dollars wasted.
Not really wired as solitary fisherman

Not really wired as solitary fisherman

Welcome to Week of 'Fishing Parkland Shorelines'. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman, loving to fish, but far from an expert.
Rideau Hall a must see wonder

Rideau Hall a must see wonder

Happy Canada Day! Hope you celebrated Canada on July 1: how lucky we are to live here! In honor of Canada Day, I did a little research about the gardens at Rideau Hall in Ottawa; let's have a cup of tea and travel there together right now and I'll te
Teachers reveal disparity in rural Sask.

Teachers reveal disparity in rural Sask.

A friend of mine who happens to be a teacher in the city made a couple interesting observations as to why his union has now twice failed to ratify a contract.
Suggestions on what to read this summer

Suggestions on what to read this summer

It may come as a shock to many of you, but I actually enjoy reading. But while my esteemed colleagues might read scientific style, fact based books or fantasy/sci-fi stuff, I do not.
Every family has a story to discover

Every family has a story to discover

For genealogists who are researching Scottish family ties, a publication worth checking is "Scots Magazine". The sub-title is "For people who love Scotland", and it makes fascinating reading that will add a new dimension to your genealogy research.
Here's to a radical Canada Day holiday

Here's to a radical Canada Day holiday

Oh, Canada, what will become of you? Although I'm proudly Canadian, my early memories are mixed. After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, our government unfairly deprived my family of citizenship rights and exiled us to the B.C.
EDITORIAL - Terriers need more support

EDITORIAL - Terriers need more support

So the Yorkton Terriers held their annual general meeting last week, and the night was one which should leave local hockey fans wondering what comes next for the franchise and in broader terms the entire Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
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