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Editorial - Time to create a local film culture

Editorial - Time to create a local film culture

The Yorkton Film Festival is North America's longest-running film festival, and that is something the organizers can be proud of. However, the existence of the festival in the city has never generated a local film making buzz.
The good and bad of an aging government

The good and bad of an aging government

Like an old man, governments often become set in their ways. But also like an old man, a government can show remarkable wisdom as it ages.
Are speed traps result of RCMP quotas?

Are speed traps result of RCMP quotas?

If you are a frequent reader of my column, you know I have been a fairly vocal critic of the constant speed traps that have cropped up in our city recently.
A story about football

A story about football

If you are reading these words, you are witnessing history. For the first time ever, I will be writing about football. Admittedly, I am disinclined to begin any type of discussion about football, as everybody knows more about it than I do.
SMA awards show Sask.'s true spirit

SMA awards show Sask.'s true spirit

Senator Pamela Wallin always struck me as the down-to-earth Wadena girl that she appeared to be.
Editorial - Summer busy time in city

Editorial - Summer busy time in city

Spring is always a great time as we start to contemplate summer holidays, and getting away from our regular routine for a period of time. However, it is also a great time to be spending time in Yorkton.
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Shelia Fraser is forced to see, hear and speak no audit
Perennials take their time growing

Perennials take their time growing

Don't you find that you always learn something when you talk to people? The other day I was chatting with a lovely lady who told me about an expression she had heard about perennials: "the first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the th
A night of bingo for a date

A night of bingo for a date

Having three young children at home, quite often my wife and I find ourselves left without much time for just the two of us; but Jenn decided she'd 'treat' me on Sunday night and so I got a taste of a particular culture in Yorkton I haven't experienc
Coaching skills in personal life

Coaching skills in personal life

Last week, I provided information on, the Case for Coaching, discussed a core coaching skill (Listening) and assigned the readers with homework.