Opinion

We often hear people talk about particular songs as being part of the soundtrack of their lives. They could be songs associated with meeting the love of their life or ones popular when they were reaching a milestone.

If you love turnips, get in line! The sturdy turnip is a member of the brassica family, related to radishes, and it started its horticultural history thousands of years ago in Asia and Europe, even reaching Japan.

Thinking Ahead Locally We are blessed in our country to be able to vote in scheduled elections - billions cannot freely choose their leaders. Let’s not take this privilege and right for granted by voting on November 9.

Being a fan of lacrosse in Saskatchewan means you are going to be very aware of how the arrival of the National Lacrosse League Rush was initially thought to be a bit of a flyer that would fail to find a fan base.

Canadian grain farmers can have a smooth year in terms of production – this fall went generally well for producers thanks to relatively good weather – so it should be a relaxing time for producers as combines are shedded.

While I promised to ignore the election happening south of the border, I saw a short video clip from the vote happening down there that I think is important for us here in Canada.

Barring the most unexpected upset in Saskatchewan political history we will be seeing this week a Saskatchewan Party government carry on with a fourth term.

When Yorkton voters head to the polls Monday (Nov. 9), municipal taxes are likely to be an issue many will have seen as important in terms of their decision of who to vote for.

When it comes to miniature gaming, you can never have too many miniatures – truly it’s in the fine print when you sign on to be part of the mini gaming fraternity.

“What are you up to?” the Preacher just asked. “I’m wrestling with words,” I said, peering at him from behind my laptop. “Writing next week’s column.