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Begonias brighten the indoor landscape

Begonias brighten the indoor landscape

Houseplants are essential to a quality of life many of us demand. Begonias have been around since Victorian times, and have long been a favourite. They are actually native to 麻豆视频 America, and have thousands of species that you might like to grow.
Playoff hockey ramping up across all leagues

Playoff hockey ramping up across all leagues

Spring is in the air and what a great time it is to be a hockey fan. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs are about to get underway with a number of teams in action within a few hour drive including the hometown Humboldt Broncos.
Cost of city representation

Cost of city representation

With budget season comes a look at effective spending and where the city can cut costs or save on expenses. This is a paid position. The council positions are not volunteer. We pay for our councillors through the city budget.
Soda taxes all fizz, no substance in changing consumers' habits

Soda taxes all fizz, no substance in changing consumers' habits

Such taxes do little to reduce consumption of targeted products, don't change health habits and can produce perverse, unintended consequences
Can Mr. Nice beat Mr. Wonderful?

Can Mr. Nice beat Mr. Wonderful?

March 4 I had the opportunity to listen to one of the frontrunners in the ridiculously overpopulated race for leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Andrew Scheer.
Lifting Weights

Lifting Weights

By Judy McCrosky Published by Thistledown Press $18.95 ISBN 978-1-77187-105-1 Saskatoon's Judy McCrosky has a reputation for pushing the limits.
The exotic and the dangerous of the southern Caribbean

The exotic and the dangerous of the southern Caribbean

Travelling to different places in the world is not only exciting, but educational. The Caribbean region is noted for displaying diverse vegetation. This region includes the islands of the Bahamas to Trinidad.
Distinguished by a name

Distinguished by a name

As Canada celebrates its 150th birthday, I鈥檝e been reading a series of newspaper articles describing various aspects of our history and culture. They are all interesting but 鈥淲here are we from?鈥 caught my eye.
Labelling of non-GMO products shamefully ignores reality

Labelling of non-GMO products shamefully ignores reality

There are only nine GMO products on the market. So a cucumber with a GMO-free sticker is simply a way for the supplier to charge a higher price.
Lots of potential for more fast food joints in Battlefords

Lots of potential for more fast food joints in Battlefords

I decided my column today would be about attracting potential fast food and restaurant franchises to the Battlefords.
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