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Education plan worthy of our input

Education plan worthy of our input

The Government of Saskatchewan is inviting input from everyone in Saskatchewan who has an interest in education. They are providing the opportunity through an online survey, which will be open until May 10.
China Canola crisis requires co-operative approach

China Canola crisis requires co-operative approach

You’ve likely read this in this space before, but it sure bears repeating right now: “a commodity trading province like ours is often at the mercy of world politics.
Will that be euthanasia or palliative care?

Will that be euthanasia or palliative care?

At coffee row on a nasty cold February day this winter we discussed what was happening with euthanasia in Canada. We did not agree on some of the moral issues. I was prompted to reflect on this matter again.
Seeking God? Just "det down" and look up

Seeking God? Just "det down" and look up

Sometimes I can’t find God. He’s always there, but I’ve been churched so long, theologized so much, seminarred so often, sanitized, holyfied, studified and Sundayfied so thoroughly that the goal of a pure childlike faith feels like mere rhetoric.
The Meeple Guild - Solo game lets you be a gumshoe

The Meeple Guild - Solo game lets you be a gumshoe

There is a genre of games which are often over-looked, but thanks in part to crowdfunding, are turning up more often these days, and that is the solo game. Solo games are not for everyone.
Gardener's Notebook - Fairy Gardens next meeting topic

Gardener's Notebook - Fairy Gardens next meeting topic

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at SIGN on North Street in Yorkton. The topic will be “Fairy Gardens”.
The Ruttle Report - Wrestling with a Shady, Shaky Past

The Ruttle Report - Wrestling with a Shady, Shaky Past

I’m going to let you know right here and now that this week’s column talks about one very specific subject, and that is the ‘sport’ of professional wrestling.
My Outlook - I Don't Want to Wait

My Outlook - I Don't Want to Wait

Alright everyone, get ready for a little game of 'Name that TV Theme Song.' What show are these lyrics from? "They're a modern stone age family." How about "No, I know, I'm no Superman.
Thinking I do with words - The consumer advantage to small towns

Thinking I do with words - The consumer advantage to small towns

In his presentation at the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce’s first Business Summit, Evan Ortynsky said something interesting. The only way for a business to survive in a community like Yorkton is to have repeat customers.
History Corner - The beautiful Balmoral Hotel

History Corner - The beautiful Balmoral Hotel

Harry Bronfman had enlarged the hotel in 1912 to twice the size of the original.
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