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Thinking I Do With Words - American scandals distract from election

Thinking I Do With Words - American scandals distract from election

The problem with Canada is that we’re very close to America. This isn’t always a problem, but it is in this election. Suddenly we’ve got a big American scandal right in the middle of our election.
Letter to the Editor - Grain Millers Heritage Dinner a great success

Letter to the Editor - Grain Millers Heritage Dinner a great success

Dear Editor: A big thank you to all those who attended our 3rd Annual Grain Millers Heritage Dinner at St.
Politics - Reaction to Trudeau's missteps puzzling

Politics - Reaction to Trudeau's missteps puzzling

Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives are likely frustrated they aren’t pulling well ahead of Liberals, given recent developments in this federal election campaign. It may be telling us something about what’s now wrong with modern-day politics.
Editorial - Small steps to help environment

Editorial - Small steps to help environment

There is no doubt that the environment is a key issue for many Canadians.
The Meeple Guild - Wizard’s Garden addictive little game

The Meeple Guild - Wizard’s Garden addictive little game

As a bonafide fan of abstract strategy games I am quite surprised it has taken so long to find and explore Wizard’s Garden. The game was designed by Tim Schutz back in 2004.
Little things are not little things

Little things are not little things

In retrospect, I ought to have paid more attention when I first noticed the slight hiss in the basement. But it barely registered — until I went downstairs to get something, hours later.
Gardener's Notebook - Plant sale goes well

Gardener's Notebook - Plant sale goes well

Thank you to everyone who visited the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society’s Fall Plant and Bulb Sale last week, we hope you found some great treasures for your garden! We’re always happy to see our gardening friends and appreciate your support
Sports This Week - Slight lull in pro sports world

Sports This Week - Slight lull in pro sports world

It is a rare Monday that I sit at the keyboard unsure of what to type in terms of sports.
History Corner - Threshing at Waldron, SK.

History Corner - Threshing at Waldron, SK.

The A. J. Pick Outfit is threshing at the Al Michael farm at Waldron in October of 1911. They threshed the full harvest season with only 7 men — an engineer, fireman, separator man and 4 stook teams.
The Ruttle Report - Can We 'Even Steven' the Election Minefield?

The Ruttle Report - Can We 'Even Steven' the Election Minefield?

So the big thing in the news last week that was dissected, broken down and built back up time and time and time again by seemingly every media outlet in the Western hemisphere was a photo scandal that bit Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau in the bu
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