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The Universe from your own back yard - Venus, Saturn and moon together briefly

The Universe from your own back yard - Venus, Saturn and moon together briefly

If you happen to be standing outside beside your mailbox reading this, there’s a chance you can still catch the really nice conjunction of the Moon, Venus and Saturn on the western horizon a half hour after sunset.
Things I do with words... Let’s hope we can get some niche business

Things I do with words... Let’s hope we can get some niche business

Yorkton is in a somewhat unique position right now. At the moment, there’s a fair bit of retail space open and available for development. The city’s downtown is especially wide open for new business, much of it in recently renovated buildings.
No debate needed over Trudeau's carbon tax

No debate needed over Trudeau's carbon tax

Whether the Saskatchewan legislature was ever a great place for debates is… well… debatable. We love to talk about the good ol’ days when those we elected were all brilliant orators and when every word uttered merited our undivided attention.
British Columbia resident wonders when the prime minister had a change of heart

British Columbia resident wonders when the prime minister had a change of heart

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter regarding Justin Trudeau’s promises and the explicit key campaign platform policies the Liberal government is abandoning was sent on October 21 to Trudeau, and the writer asks that it be included in the Courier’s
The fear of death can be overcome by God's vast love

The fear of death can be overcome by God's vast love

According to Seinfeld, people's number one fear is public speaking . Somehow this ranked even higher than death, which means people would rather be in the coffin at a funeral than give a speech.
Making deals in commerce is important, but never easy

Making deals in commerce is important, but never easy

Trade deals are at the heart of commerce these days. Countries around the world are looking to forge agreements as a way to smooth the traffic of goods.
Autumn has come to embrace loved ones

Autumn has come to embrace loved ones

As the weather turns cooler and the days shorter, soon in Alberta there will be a time change, where for Daylight Savings Time people ‘fall back’ in the fall and ‘spring ahead’ in the spring.
Joining the U of R alumni was a little bit cultish, but a lot of fun

Joining the U of R alumni was a little bit cultish, but a lot of fun

As of the moment I am writing this, I have officially been named one of the thousands of alumni from the University of Regina. My convocation was held on October 21. Honestly, I don`t exactly feel all that different.
Spooks and goblins cause trouble for twins' overactive imaginations

Spooks and goblins cause trouble for twins' overactive imaginations

It is that time of the year when spooks and goblins come out of the closet, or sheds or from dark niches in the basement.
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