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Wild boar overpopulation and pig escapes a major problem for Saskatchewan

Wild boar overpopulation and pig escapes a major problem for Saskatchewan

When the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation held its annual conference in February, one issue which was plainly put forward was that feral wild boar are a growing problem in the province, and across Canada.
How would we fare in these circumstances?

How would we fare in these circumstances?

I get the Saturday edition of The Globe and Mail . Some articles catch my interest and attention, whereas others are scanned over.
Couple tries to learn to do things 'for the birds'

Couple tries to learn to do things 'for the birds'

For some time now, we have been keeping an eye on a crows’ nest in one of the fir trees by the garage. We knew they had hatched some chicks, as we could hear them calling back and forth. Then just a couple of days ago, we found one chick dead.
That age-old question or that old-age question?

That age-old question or that old-age question?

By Gail Krawetz
Sunny Side Up - A gift of heart, from gifted hands

Sunny Side Up - A gift of heart, from gifted hands

On a holiday outing that included my boss and co-workers, we visited a shop stuffed with unique handcrafted items. While wandering through, I pointed out a long, narrow table. “I need something like this in our hallway at home.
Cal's Comic Corner - Mystery Girl interesting new offering

Cal's Comic Corner - Mystery Girl interesting new offering

Mystery Girl #1 Written by Paul Tobin Art by Albert J. Alburquerque Dark Horse Comics It was Albert J. Alburquerque’s art that made me pause to read Mystery Girl #1. I like the slightly exaggerated, Saturday morning cartoon look.
Gardener's Notebook - Yorkton in Bloom congratulations

Gardener's Notebook - Yorkton in Bloom congratulations

Congratulations to all the gardeners who entered the City of Yorkton “Yorkton In Bloom” competition.
Thinking critically - Is this the dawning of a new age of ignorance

Thinking critically - Is this the dawning of a new age of ignorance

Sadly, we seem to be living in a time when ignorance is not simply a reality of varying degrees of educational opportunity or lack of evidence and knowledge, but has been elevated by many to a virtue and celebrated as a badge of honour.
Fishing Parkland Shorelines - A chance to learn how to fish

Fishing Parkland Shorelines - A chance to learn how to fish

Welcome to Week CCXIV of ‘Fishing Parkland Shorelines’. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman, loving to fish, but far from an expert.
Economy minister behind GTH woes should be held accountable

Economy minister behind GTH woes should be held accountable

It’s always rather amusing how political partisans find any excuse possible to justify the lousy performance of their preferred ministers.
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