Opinion

Following my latest column on Health Canada licensing homeopathic vaccine alternatives ("Just say no to nosodes," Yorkton This Week, May 1, 2013), I was once again asked why I take such an activist stance against alternative medicine and other forms

Welcome to Week LIII of 'Fishing Parkland Shorelines'. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman, loving to fish, but far from an expert.

Scientists often come up with new discoveries, technologies or theories. But sometimes they rediscover what our ancestors already knew. A couple of recent findings show we have a lot to learn from our forebears - and nature - about bugs.

If I were a member of the Conservative Party, I would be rushing to publicly burn my membership card. This was supposed to be the government of ethics and accountability. Stephen Harper personally campaigned as the leader who would clean up Ottawa.

Just a reminder, gardeners; the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Spring Plant and Bulb Sale happens on Friday, May 24, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton.

What is brix? A plant utilizes the sun's energy, minerals, water, and CO2 to produce sugar through the process of photosynthesis. The level of this sugar can be measured in terms of BRIX. This is measured with a tool called a refractometer.

When we moved to our middle-aged bungalow a few years ago, we knew we'd have to make changes to its front - one day. The cement stairs and stoop (which could barely fit two at a time) led to a nondescript metal screen door.

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Parkland Prairie Girl Guides Extra Ops unit, we extend a heartfelt thank you to the community of Yorkton for your support after our loss of bottles from our recent bottle drive.

Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy both resigned from the Conservative caucus this week amidst the expense scandals plaguing the senators over the last few months.