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Battle of the bulb: not the brightest light

Battle of the bulb: not the brightest light

I type this under a burned out pot lamp in our family room. It's one of nine incandescent spot lamps in the room. And since it is Dec. 29, I theoretically have two days left to replace it before incandescent bulbs are banned for new sale.
4-H trip a legitimate learning experience

4-H trip a legitimate learning experience

Dear Editor In reference to "4-H trip disappoints supporters" (Regional Optimist Feb.
Pull on a toque and face the world.

Pull on a toque and face the world.

When the snow and the wind and the cold finally set in I don't really want to go anywhere at all, except maybe the couch and into the pages of a book.
A new kind of currency

A new kind of currency

There's a move afoot in town to create a system of local currency.
Too many choices make decisions difficult

Too many choices make decisions difficult

Ed, my neighbour next door, doesn't like to go to a buffet, as he says there are too many food items to choose from. He ends up trying most of them because they all look good and then he resents the ones that were more good looks than taste.
Get over the fear of 'bulking up'

Get over the fear of 'bulking up'

In the gym we hear it almost daily. "I don't want to bulk up." Most specifically from women.
Lock up and reach out

Lock up and reach out

Recently, when covered population numbers were released by the Ministry of Health, we learned that the number of people living in the city of Humboldt went up by about 800 last year.
Saskatchewan - nothing like it!

Saskatchewan - nothing like it!

I've been a visitor to Saskatchewan since 1975. I now have a second home at Tobin Lake and spend about eight weeks a year in Saskatchewan.
Politics in hockey road block for talented players

Politics in hockey road block for talented players

Dear Editor The Penticton Vees are the leading tier 2 junior hockey team in Canada today. Two of their best players are Bryce Gervais from North Battleford and Travis St. Denis from Trail, B.C.
2011 Box Office Year in Review

2011 Box Office Year in Review

Welcome to my annual Box Office Year in Review column, where I look at the winners and losers of the year 2011.
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