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My two Bits - Thirty years later, and here we are again

My two Bits - Thirty years later, and here we are again

It was the late-1980s, and Grant Devine’s Progressive Conservative government was in its second term in Saskatchewan. They had run into tough economic times – drought and high interest rates.
Gardener's Notebook - Focus turns to indoor plants

Gardener's Notebook - Focus turns to indoor plants

At this time of year we focus on indoor gardening, our houseplants! I know many of you have beautiful houseplants: some very dear friends of our have the most amazing orchid plants, with long, graceful, arching stems of blooms that look like they sho
Chef Dez on Cooking - Single Malt Scotch and Pork

Chef Dez on Cooking - Single Malt Scotch and Pork

I am a scotch drinker. This is something I am quite proud of as I have invested a lot of money and time in sipping, tasting, and savoring many different types of Scottish grain whisky.
Inside My Head - Teens on display a growing concern in the digital world

Inside My Head - Teens on display a growing concern in the digital world

Back in October, I attended a digital citizenship seminar at the YRHS. While it may sound boring, the topic is highly relevant in our society today.
Thinking Critically - Is Mars series too scientifically accurate?

Thinking Critically - Is Mars series too scientifically accurate?

Be careful what you ask for, because somebody might produce it. When I sat down to watch the first episode of Mars, National Geographic’s new six-part miniseries, I knew absolutely nothing about it.
View From The Cheap Seats - Grey Cup a definite classic

View From The Cheap Seats - Grey Cup a definite classic

View from the Cheap Seats is an extension of the newsroom, which is frequently a site of heated debate on topics ranging from the extremely serious to the utterly ridiculous.
Rural Saskatchewan is most likely to feel the budget pain

Rural Saskatchewan is most likely to feel the budget pain

Breathe deep. This is going to hurt a bit. It’s not something you want to hear from your doctor… or your finance minister at a time when he’s just announced the $400 million provincial deficit has just leapt to $1 billion.
Why does Wall refuse to embrace renewable resources?

Why does Wall refuse to embrace renewable resources?

I’ve done the math. Even in these lean times I’ve taken the time from trying to put food on the table to try and understand why Mr.
Spoiler alert? Why bother when it's all in the trailers?

Spoiler alert? Why bother when it's all in the trailers?

I am eagerly anticipating the new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story movie set to come out in under a month’s time.
Is bigger, more dominating business really better in agriculture?

Is bigger, more dominating business really better in agriculture?

Bigger, at least in terms of business, is generally seen as better.
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