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Consider winter wheat

Consider winter wheat

It can be tough to think about next year’s crop before this one is in the bin, but winter wheat is well worth growing. It spreads out the spring and fall workloads, though planting winter wheat is likely to overlap with harvest.
New Democrats have been out of the picture for a long time

New Democrats have been out of the picture for a long time

What’s lost on many – especially many federal New Democrats – is how long they have been out of the picture in Saskatchewan. Of course, that could change on October 19.
Times Perspective

Times Perspective

LOOKING BACK... A Decade Ago
Frustrated by the potholes in the province’s highway system?

Frustrated by the potholes in the province’s highway system?

Recently I had the opportunity to drive Highway No. 22 from Killaly to Lemberg, and a couple of weeks earlier I had covered the stretch from Highway No. 10 to Lemberg.
All things considered... The lady doth protest too much

All things considered... The lady doth protest too much

Not long ago I watched with interest as celebrity Jane Fonda answered media questions – re: her opposition to the oil sands and proposed pipeline project.
Swearing expressions do not translate well

Swearing expressions do not translate well

Many years ago I taught Norwegian language evening classes for the Edmonton School Board.
Sound fiscal management?

Sound fiscal management?

The editor: I’m not sure how these so-called Conservatives can call themselves sound fiscal managers? That must be some kind of joke right? They have been talking about it and campaigning about it since they brutally destroyed the Progressive Conserv
New Democrats have been out of the picture for a long time

New Democrats have been out of the picture for a long time

What’s lost on many – especially many federal New Democrats – is how long they have been out of the picture in Saskatchewan. Of course, that could change on October 19.
Build carbon capture plants or stop driving?

Build carbon capture plants or stop driving?

I got into a discussion with a political type recently about cutting greenhouse gas emissions. My initial question was about the use of carbon capture technology, like that used in the Boundary Dam Integrated Carbon Capture Project.
Frustrated by the potholes in the province’s highway system?

Frustrated by the potholes in the province’s highway system?

Recently I had the opportunity to drive Highway No. 22 from Killaly to Lemberg, and a couple of weeks earlier I had covered the stretch from Highway No. 10 to Lemberg.
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