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Beach games

Beach games

July is most definitely beach season in Saskatchewan. We have plenty of sun, little wind, and soaring temperatures. It makes camping out by the water for a day fun and refreshing.
Maybe tomorrow, I’ll want to settle down

Maybe tomorrow, I’ll want to settle down

Well Estevan, it’s been a slice, if only a small one. A decent bite anyway. I’ve been here just about 2 1/2 months, but an offer came a knocking and it’s one I can’t refuse, so I’m going to have to hit the bricks and leave your lovely town.
Cheers and Jeers for July 21

Cheers and Jeers for July 21

Cheers: Cheers to all of Lawrence Babcock’s neighbours and fellow residents at Inglis Court for the 98th birthday celebration given to him. It is nice to know he is living with his extended family.
Shutting out Sask. business

Shutting out Sask. business

The new Mosaic Stadium has opened to rave reviews. It’s exactly what everyone thought it would be: the nicest stadium in Canada and the best place to watch a football game in the country.
The power of the brain

The power of the brain

I’m always amazed with the human brain. A few years ago I wrote a column looking at how you can read mixed up words so long as the first and last letters are correct: so, it wluod look sethiomng lkie tihs and the bairn unscemralbs it.
Attitudes to Saskatchewan agriculture are outdated

Attitudes to Saskatchewan agriculture are outdated

Canadians officially celebrated 150 years of Confederation on July 1. This was an important date to mark because creating a national narrative is essential to nation-building.
Stay safe out there this summer

Stay safe out there this summer

Summer vacation for many people involves travelling, either for a day-trip to a destination in the province, or for a longer trip across the country to visit relatives, friends or just to see the sights in Canada or the United States.
Right or wrong: Khadr’s ongoing story

Right or wrong: Khadr’s ongoing story

Currently being discussed across the country is Omar Khadr and a multimillion-dollar settlement for wrongful imprisonment. The argument being the government violated international law when it allowed the United States to detain him at Guantanamo Bay.
Adding value to agricultural produce good for sector growth

Adding value to agricultural produce good for sector growth

T his past week we’ve seen yet another Saskatchewan agricultural company add value to their product before it leaves the province.
Golfing on company time

Golfing on company time

Ten years ago this summer, former Battlefords News-Optimist sports editor Jim Humphrey and I began a golf adventure, and got paid to do it.
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