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Stackhouse Soapbox - Missing pooches strikes a chord

Stackhouse Soapbox - Missing pooches strikes a chord

Very few crimes strike a chord with me like those that are committed against children and ones that are committed against pets. I feel children and pets are vulnerable and put adults in charge of ensuring their well being.
Science Matters - It’s time to protect the Great Bear

Science Matters - It’s time to protect the Great Bear

The agreement between government, industry, First Nations and environmental groups to protect much of the Great Bear Rainforest should be celebrated. The deal makes almost 85 per cent of the forested land base in this massive region on B.C.
Fishing Parkland Shorelines - The misunderstood burbot

Fishing Parkland Shorelines - The misunderstood burbot

Welcome to Week CXCV of ‘Fishing Parkland Shorelines’. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman, loving to fish, but far from an expert.
Music Reviews - Pollock calms the unsettled mind

Music Reviews - Pollock calms the unsettled mind

Emma Pollock- In Search Of Harperfield Trying to recover psychologically from witnessing the Saturday Night Live Kanye fiasco this past Saturday night, I needed to listen to some music that could possibly erase that bad memory. Mission accomplished.
Gardener's Notebook - Tea and time for talking sunflowers

Gardener's Notebook - Tea and time for talking sunflowers

Hope you can join us for the first meeting of 2016 of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society, Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sunshine Room at SIGN on North Street.
Cal's Comic Corner - Anthropomorhic tale telling works

Cal's Comic Corner - Anthropomorhic tale telling works

The Autumnlands: Vol One Tooth and Claw Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Benjamin Dewey Image Comics The Autumnlands is a book I had to give a try based on the rather diverse reaction I have seen it get elsewhere.
Sunny Side Up - There’s always a reason to celebrate birthdays

Sunny Side Up - There’s always a reason to celebrate birthdays

Stolen from my daughter’s Facebook page: [Footsteps in the dark. “Mama, I need to enjoy my last day of being seven!” “Dinah Jane, what time is it?” “6:30.” “I just got Ezra back to sleep. Please go back to your room.
Is better possible in Canada?

Is better possible in Canada?

In the recent federal election Justin Trudeau, leader of the federal Liberal Party and now Prime Minister of Canada said “Better is possible in Canada.” This provided hope to many, me included.
Former Pelly resident upset with STC bus service

Former Pelly resident upset with STC bus service

A while ago I was visiting in the Pelly area. I took the STC bus back, The bus comes into Kamsack, has to stand there for over an hour and then goes back. Since the 1950s, this bus would go to Pelly, Benito, Swan River and then back.
Holy Week brings journey of Jesus Christ into focus

Holy Week brings journey of Jesus Christ into focus

By Rev. Nancy Brunt Holy Trinity Anglican Church We are about to enter the time in our church year when Jesus heads to Jerusalem and Holy Week when these events are the focus.
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