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Canadian military on soft footing

Canadian military on soft footing

I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when I heard on the CBC that again, one of the Canadian navy’s infamous second-hand submarines was back in dry dock after only a few days at sea, because of major malfunctions.
Making the pitch with some common sense

Making the pitch with some common sense

Premier Brad Wall made what is becoming his annual fundraising trip to Alberta, this past week, to speak to industry friends at the Petroleum Club. The effort was, no doubt, rewarding for both the industry players and Saskatchewan’s first minister.
The oil industry just can’t catch a break

The oil industry just can’t catch a break

The oil industry just can’t catch a break. The Fort McMurray fires have had the biggest impact on oil production in Canada probably in generations.
Do not go straight to fail

Do not go straight to fail

There are times when our problems seem insurmountable, and no matter how hard we try, we cannot find a way out. When that happens, it is easy to just give up, pout and feel sorry for ourselves.
Don’t ever give up

Don’t ever give up

Over the past 11 months, I’ve developed a habit that’s brought me great enjoyment and resulted in significant health benefits. Sadly I have to set it aside, at least for the time being.
Prairie landmarks

Prairie landmarks

I didn’t know a whole lot about Saskatchewan before I moved here. I drove through parts of the province, then and again, and always would look for landmarks, to get my bearings.
Saskatchewan Rush go back to-back

Saskatchewan Rush go back to-back

The Saskatchewan Rush are champions of the National Lacrosse League again, getting past the Buffalo Bandits 11-10 in Game 2 of the Champions Cup final. Jeff Cornwall scored the game-winning goal with 12 seconds left in regulation.
Earn the screen

Earn the screen

We recently had to scale back the screen time in our household. I’m not one who thinks that devices are evil or anything.
There’s nothing to do? Ha!

There’s nothing to do? Ha!

Were you at one of the events in southeast Saskatchewan last weekend? If you weren’t, you were likely out of town, or you might be in the minority of people. There was an abundance of activities for people in the Estevan area from June 3 to 5.
Cheers and Jeers for June 10

Cheers and Jeers for June 10

Cheers: Cheers to everyone who put on, and participated in, the Bikers Against Diabetes Rodeo this past weekend. Cheers to all of those who worked tirelessly at the many other fundraising events in the community in the first weekend of June.
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