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Gardener's Notebook - Plants that connect to Halloween

Gardener's Notebook - Plants that connect to Halloween

Let’s take a walk down a spooky garden path, gardeners, and find out which mystical, magical plants are connected to Halloween.
The Ruttle Report - It's Not Going to Stop

The Ruttle Report - It's Not Going to Stop

Last Saturday should’ve been a day of normalcy for those at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Instead, it would end up being called the deadliest gun violence attack on the Jewish community in United States history.
History Corner - Halloween Folklore and the Black Cat Connection

History Corner - Halloween Folklore and the Black Cat Connection

In books of old time Halloween folklore, one can find images of a large room with two black cats alongside witches, a mouse or two in the kitchen’s corner, cauldrons boiling away over the hearth’s fire, cinders on the floor, logs in a box, coal in pa
Wheat for $2.61 a bushel, Chevy Impalas for $12,511 each

Wheat for $2.61 a bushel, Chevy Impalas for $12,511 each

Among the several reasons I did not take after my father and grandfathers before him as a farmer was this little thing called $2 wheat.
Remembering the War Amps founders

Remembering the War Amps founders

Dear Editor, As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.
Editorial - Throne speech underwhelming

Editorial - Throne speech underwhelming

The Saskatchewan government delivered its 2018 Throne Speech last week, but don’t feel too bad if you missed it since the document didn’t exactly unveil anything surprising, or even new for that matter.
Editorial Cartoon - October 31, 2018

Editorial Cartoon - October 31, 2018

Stirring the pot, not smoking it

Stirring the pot, not smoking it

Well, it’s a new day in Canada and pot smokers are rejoicing (not to mention pot sellers,) And for those of you not knowing what I’m talking about, where have you been hiding? I, myself, am indifferent to the choices made by individuals.
Sunny Side Up - Grab your partner and dance your faith

Sunny Side Up - Grab your partner and dance your faith

“It’s time to get your faith dancing,” croons gospel singer Sandi Patty. I’m sure she means those good days, when you live up to what you say you believe, and know you’d die for the same.
Tips for planting your tulip bulbs

Tips for planting your tulip bulbs

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is delighted to be available to gardeners through our website, www.yorktonhort.ca Visit the site and see what’s new with the group, as well as upcoming events.
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