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Gardener's Notebook - Homework for best trees and shrubs

Gardener's Notebook - Homework for best trees and shrubs

If you are thinking about adding some fruit trees or shrubs to your garden or yard, do some homework and visit the University of Saskatchewan site at www.fruit.usask.
If you build it, will they come?

If you build it, will they come?

A wall of humanity surrounded us. Miniature footballs flew over our heads. The smell of hot dogs and beer clung to the air. I was in the midst of Friday football fever. I’ve heard about Mosaic Stadium for months.
History Corner - Station buildings completed, many structures in the course of erection

History Corner - Station buildings completed, many structures in the course of erection

Yorkton, Assa. — The station buildings, including tanks, etc. are now almost completed, most of the carpenters having gone east. Among the buildings now in the course of erection at the new town site may be mentioned: Two stores; Messrs.
The Ruttle Report - Friends - The People You're Ageless With

The Ruttle Report - Friends - The People You're Ageless With

“It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson. I don’t know about you, but I learned a long time ago to keep my circle small.
Severe weather and intensive livestock operation in RM of Keys cause for concern

Severe weather and intensive livestock operation in RM of Keys cause for concern

Our family has farmed land for 115 years in the Keys Municipality, and for the most part good agricultural and animal husbandry has been utilized by friends and neighbors for all of these years.
If only there had been more hours in the day

If only there had been more hours in the day

A few weeks ago I, and a number of other parents with whom I’ve sat through kindergarten graduations and band concerts with got to tag along with our kids as they toured the local high school, Estevan Comprehensive School.
Remember PLAYSAFE

Remember PLAYSAFE

Dear Editor, A few years ago, I tried driving a zero-turn lawn mower for the first time. I was thrown off and the machine ran me over. It was a life-or-death situation and resulted in the loss of my left leg below the knee.
Editorial Cartoon - June 13, 2018

Editorial Cartoon - June 13, 2018

Editorial - Remembering history a way to avoid old pitfalls

Editorial - Remembering history a way to avoid old pitfalls

Decoration Day has come and gone in Yorkton and most people in the community were largely unaware it happened. Therein lies a sadness in as much as the people and the efforts the day recognize continue to deserve our thanks.
Severe weather and intensive livestock operation in RM of Keys cause for concern

Severe weather and intensive livestock operation in RM of Keys cause for concern

Our family has farmed land for 115 years in the Keys Municipality, and for the most part good agricultural and animal husbandry has been utilized by friends and neighbors for all of these years.
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