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Newspaper readership is no urban legend

Newspaper readership is no urban legend

You’ve heard of urban legends, right? Like the lady who had a spider bite that turned into a nest of eggs that hatched under her skin, or the tale of the kid that died from drinking cola after swallowing Pop Rocks.
Better start feeding those unicorns beans. We're going to need their farts to power Saskatchewan

Better start feeding those unicorns beans. We're going to need their farts to power Saskatchewan

The federal government is leaving Saskatchewan with nowhere to turn when it comes to baseload power generation. First coal, now natural gas, are on the outs, just as we are turning to natural gas as the solution to coal.
Letter: Why buy land for parking spaces?

Letter: Why buy land for parking spaces?

The editor: The city fathers seem to forget the city is in debt to the tune of $28 million, depending on who you talk to, as they keep spending our money on ridiculous projects that are not really required with a debt of this size.
How do I escape?

How do I escape?

Since moving to this almost idyllic place along the shores of the Pacific Ocean, there’s always been a nagging thought in the back of my mind: how would we get out of here in an emergency? Tough times of every type are usually associated with flights
I am certain of this

I am certain of this

There are not many sure things in this world. Invest your money and you could gain or lose. Your favourite sports team may win or not. Local weather says it is going to be sunny this weekend? Better bring an umbrella just in case.
We are still a safe community

We are still a safe community

The last couple of weeks of June were not kind to Estevan when it came to crime. There was a stabbing in the southwest end of the city. But there were also impaired driver arrests, a rash of vandalism incidents, drug busts and other incidents.
Cheers and Jeers for July 5

Cheers and Jeers for July 5

Cheers: Cheers to all of the communities and organizations in the southeast that had activities for Canada Day. The toughest part was trying to choose which events to go to.
Someone was paid to design that mascot?

Someone was paid to design that mascot?

Saskatchewan residents were in an uproar on Canada Day. No, it wasn’t because severe storms swept through the province on our nation’s 152nd birthday, wreaking havoc with some Canada Day festivities.
My Outlook

My Outlook

What we can do when we try
School is out, so what now?

School is out, so what now?

Estevan just wished a summer farewell to its students. Kids were excited (or not that excited) to check their report cards and happy to be off from school for the whole two months.
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