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SaskBooks Book Picks - 'The Vivian Poems'

SaskBooks Book Picks - 'The Vivian Poems'

The Vivian Poems: Street Photographer Vivian Maier by Bruce Rice Published by Radiant Press Review by gillian harding-russell $20.
Gardener's Notebook - The African violet should be a favorite

Gardener's Notebook - The African violet should be a favorite

Let’s make a cup of tea and talk about a beautiful little houseplant that used to be hot, and maybe now is not as hot, but should be back on our “beautiful favorites” list: the African violet.
History Corner: Opening a grocery store

History Corner: Opening a grocery store

H. W. (Bill) Vaughan, City Councillor (on the right) attending a grocery store opening. Vaughan served on city council from 1943 to 1948. The name of the man on the left is unknown.
The Ruttle Report - Being Thankful in Trying Times

The Ruttle Report - Being Thankful in Trying Times

It’s enough to make your head rattle when you fully comprehend the fact that we’re currently living in a time that’s going to go down in the books of human history. A virus that has already done enough damage to lower our heads in collective sorrow.
My Outlook - Our Place On Earth

My Outlook - Our Place On Earth

Down a winding, well-maintained walking path connecting two charming campgrounds, sat a bit of a clearing in what was otherwise a densely treed area.
Thinking I do with words - Something silly in a serious time

Thinking I do with words - Something silly in a serious time

Battleship is a strange movie. Here is a film that is based on a board game, centered around guessing where the other player has positioned their battleships.
Agriculture This Week - Oil prices have influence on farmers

Agriculture This Week - Oil prices have influence on farmers

It’s sometimes easy to forget how interconnected commodity markets are.
Politics - Statistics show gains in COVID-19 fight

Politics - Statistics show gains in COVID-19 fight

Want some good news in the COVID-19 fight? One strongly suspects you do. You probably need some good news after a month of fighting this virus.
A message from our publisher: Local journalism needs our support

A message from our publisher: Local journalism needs our support

Heartfelt thanks to the many businesses who have continued to communicate with their clients through our newspaper and website.
Editorial - Looking at a modern Y2K bug scenario

Editorial - Looking at a modern Y2K bug scenario

Back before 2000, there was a ton of hype about the “Y2K bug,” which was the result of some short-sighted programming in order to save a couple bits of data.
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