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Editorial - Time to get out and vote

Editorial - Time to get out and vote

The time of decision is nearly upon us. Over the next two weeks citizens across Saskatchewan are being asked to decide who can best lead both the province, and then its urban municipalities.
The Meeple Guild - A new chess variant worth exploring

The Meeple Guild - A new chess variant worth exploring

There really are a cornucopia, (a good word to work in in the fall), of chess variants out there, but when I get to chance to delve into another one I am always interested.
Sunny Side Up - You have a gift – use it to light up someone’s dark

Sunny Side Up - You have a gift – use it to light up someone’s dark

Trevor attended my church’s youth group. No fan of boys, I paid no attention to him at first. But one evening he sat down at the piano in the rec hall. His long fingers trickled over the ivories like a rushing stream. He had no music.
Gardener's Notebook - Childhood memories of cranberry picking

Gardener's Notebook - Childhood memories of cranberry picking

With Thanksgiving just past, the memory of delicious food is still with us, and perhaps you are still enjoying delicious turkey sandwiches and cranberry sauce.
Sports This Week - Local rider excels at PBR

Sports This Week - Local rider excels at PBR

When it comes to professional bull riding few, if any, are better at present in Canada than Kindersley native Dakota Buttar.
Agriculture This Week - Lacombe hogs worth preserving

Agriculture This Week - Lacombe hogs worth preserving

This week is very much a nostalgic one for yours truly, and it all relates to coming across a story from several weeks ago. The story at www.producer.com which ran in August was about Leah Predy from Ponoka, Alta.
The Ruttle Report - Outlook finds itself at a crossroads (VIDEO)

The Ruttle Report - Outlook finds itself at a crossroads (VIDEO)

Imagine my surprise when I found out last week that a total of 13 people had thrown their names into the proverbial hat for the municipal election in Outlook.
Thinking I do with words - The mayor's hair and the mayor's chair

Thinking I do with words - The mayor's hair and the mayor's chair

In 2016 there were four candidates for mayor. While they might have different visions for how the city should be led, they did have something in common, three of the candidates were bald, and the remaining candidate had very short hair.
Politics - Election a spending arms race

Politics - Election a spending arms race

Having trouble keeping up with all the election promises in the 2020 campaign? Well, don’t blame yourself. They were coming fast and furious even before this campaign started. And - notwithstanding the reality of a $2.
Brick mills project next worthy effort for Council

Brick mills project next worthy effort for Council

Often the best projects undertaken by our City are those spearheaded by groups within the community. A great example is the major renovation to the grandstand agreed to at the most recent regular meeting of Yorkton Council.
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