Opinion

The Preacher and I travelled a thousand summer miles between Dad’s home and ours recently. We took a bed and breakfast a mile or so down the road from his care facility and visited daily between naps and meals.

In South Africa, war had broken out between the British army and Dutch settlers called Boers. Canada, being a British colony, answered the demand from Britain and sent volunteers to serve under British command.

Major League Rugby held its inaugural championship game on the weekend. The game featured the Glendale Raptors and Seattle Seawolves which was ultimately a match-up of the best of season one.

I flexed my fingers on the hot steering wheel. I rolled down the window and spat out my wad of flavourless gum. I flicked through the radio stations. Channel after channel of distorted static greeted me.

People used to primarily find music through the radio, which was always a problem for people with odd tastes in music and a distinct lack of nearby radios that played music you liked.

In the court of public opinion, things can have a way of becoming very unbalanced even without any of the facts being known.

Last week an event was held in Regina which was a signal there is still a good future in terms of farming on the Canadian Prairies. As part of the Canadian Farm Progress Show, Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmer Award was presented.

Last week an event was held in Regina which was a signal there is still a good future in terms of farming on the Canadian Prairies. As part of the Canadian Farm Progress Show, Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmer Award was presented.

Hereditary has been caught in the Hype Cycle for months. It wowed critics back at Sundance in January, building a full-head of steam towards its June release date.

First, some quick reminders: the Yorkton In Bloom competition is in full swing, with judging taking place Jul. 10 – 12.