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Where have the birds gone?

Where have the birds gone?

In the Fall of 2019 a report was published in the online journal Science indicating that since 1970, the United States and Canada have lost nearly 3 billion birds and in general, bird species have declined by an alarming 29 percent.
SaskBooks book picks - 'Frenemy Nations'

SaskBooks book picks - 'Frenemy Nations'

Frenemy Nations: Love and Hate Between Neighbo(u)ring States By Mary Soderstrom Published by University of Regina Press Reviewed by Michelle Shaw $27.
Robbie Burns Dinner in Saltcoats celebration of heritage

Robbie Burns Dinner in Saltcoats celebration of heritage

Saturday was Robbie Burns' Day and those of both Scottish ancestry (and Scottish at heart) descended upon the Saltcoats Community Hall to enjoy an evening of food, fun, and good cheer.
Yorkton Painted Hand Casino Pee Wee Tournament

Yorkton Painted Hand Casino Pee Wee Tournament

The best players in the Pee Wee minor hockey division battled it out at the tournament this weekend. Taking place at the Kinsmen ande Farrell Agencies Arenas, some superb hockey from Saskatchewan's future ice superstars in the making could be seen.
Asessippi Ski Club active in the slopes

Asessippi Ski Club active in the slopes

The Asessippi Ski Club is well into its season, and has found success early. “We had the first race of the season at Bottineau, North Dakota,” said coach Rochelle Bonk. “We had several kids bring home medals and everyone had a good time.
Green wins Round 1 of PBR Canada Monster Energy Tour’s Calgary Classic

Green wins Round 1 of PBR Canada Monster Energy Tour’s Calgary Classic

Radford tops first-ever 5 vs. 5 Showdown
Icy roads lead to Junior hockey game cancellation

Icy roads lead to Junior hockey game cancellation

The Yorkton Hyundai Terriers have announced tonight's game has been cancelled due to freezing rain and poor road conditions. The Terriers were to meet the Weyburn Red Wings in Saskachean Junior Hockey League action at the Farrell Agencies Arena.
Gardener's Notebook - Some homework on the use of ginger

Gardener's Notebook - Some homework on the use of ginger

It seems that colds, coughs and the flu have run rampant these last few weeks, hopefully you have not been afflicted! Home remedies often praise ginger as a good cure-all.

Learning from nature: Wild wheat responds to climate change

In Canada, the Prairies are a major wheat growing area - with the crop generating farm gate receipts of over $6.7 billion in 2018.
Community Centre heart of MacNutt

Community Centre heart of MacNutt

“Sometimes people dismiss the value of something until it’s gone…This is a facility that has immense value”. These are the words of Kevin Popp, committee member of the MacNutt Community Center.
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