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Why Sask booze prices are so high

Why Sask booze prices are so high

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) made $442 million in 2010-11 - $215 million of which came from profits from the sale of alcohol.
EDITORIAL - Water treatment plant forward thinking

EDITORIAL - Water treatment plant forward thinking

There was a ceremony held in the City Friday which most never bothered to attend. That's fine ribbon cuttings are not mass audience affairs.
Teacher punishment is overkill

Teacher punishment is overkill

The teacher at the centre of the controversy to give high school students an academic grade of 0 for failing to submit work is, apparently, going to be fired for making his case public.
Join the garden bus

Join the garden bus

What a week we've had, gardeners! It seems that our plants were literally sprouting overnight! What a difference a little heat and rain makes! Last time you and I chatted, I was telling you about an interesting book I was reading about how to revital
Tips for tracing ancestry

Tips for tracing ancestry

Library and Archives Canada has a great little brochure called "Tracing Your Ancestors in Canada". This comprehensive brochure lists all the information and services that are available through Library and Archives Canada.
Letter to the Editor - Vandalism an issue for soccer group

Letter to the Editor - Vandalism an issue for soccer group

Dear Editor: Recently there was some vandalism in Yorkton. One of our board members was victimized during this time and had their vehicle stolen. In the vehicle were a set of jerseys that were to be given to the new soccer governing body in the City.
Melville fish sense Terrier fan

Melville fish sense Terrier fan

Welcome to Week IV of 'Shore Fishing the Parkland'. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman, loving to fish, but far from an expert.
EDITORIAL CARTOON

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Life is scary: Trust the Heavenly Father

Life is scary: Trust the Heavenly Father

They joined the Bruce trail at Old Baldy on the Niagara Escarpment: the Preacher and our teenage son. It's been decades now - just yesterday in memory for them both. I likely warned them before they left the house, exuberant, eager. "Baldy's lumpy.
Germany shows that renewable is doable

Germany shows that renewable is doable

Germany recently reached a renewable energy milestone. On Saturday, May 26, the country met half its midday energy needs with solar power. On the preceding workday Friday, it met a third with solar.