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Canada's Aboriginal people are the key to Boreal Agreement's success

Canada's Aboriginal people are the key to Boreal Agreement's success

Environmental groups, including the David Suzuki Foundation, surprised many people recently by joining with the logging industry to unveil the largest forest conservation agreement in history.
The bawdy body issue

The bawdy body issue

We took to the water recently, the Preacher and I. Bodies filled the indoor pool, sporting a colorful array of swimsuits, in varying coverages. We wore boring, conservative styles, befitting our weathered frames.
More reasons for coaching

More reasons for coaching

This week, I will provide additional information on: 1) The Case for Coaching 2) Discuss one of the core coaching skills - LISTENING and 3) Give you a homework assignment on the skill of listening.
There's a role for fathers in supporting breastfeeding

There's a role for fathers in supporting breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is an important part of the special relationship that develops between mother and baby. Where does dad fit into the picture? As the father of a breastfeeding baby, you can be involved in nurturing both mother and baby.
Removing quackgrass challenging project

Removing quackgrass challenging project

When we were digging our yard the other day, we were amazed at the invasive determination of quackgrass.
Editorial cartoon

Editorial cartoon

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.
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