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Editorial Cartoon - April 11, 2018

Editorial Cartoon - April 11, 2018

Fast Forward to the Past - Provincial conference upcoming

There’s no better time than today to start working on your family tree! The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society will be meeting on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 PM at the Yorkton Public Library.

Sunny Side Up - Teach your kids about God, but prepare to hide a few smiles

The mother of a toddler told me that her had son started calling her God. “I didn’t get it,” she laughed, “but we finally figured it out.” Every mealtime, the family grace included, “Thank you God, for this food.

Science Matters - We’re drowning in seas of plastic

The fossil fuel era must end, or it will spell humanity’s end. The threat isn’t just from pollution and accelerating climate change. Rapid, wasteful exploitation of these valuable resources has also led to a world choked in plastic.
Yorkton Boardgamers Guild - Martial Art attracts with art and fun play

Yorkton Boardgamers Guild - Martial Art attracts with art and fun play

There are those games which fight above their weight class, as they say. Martial Art, from designers Adrian Marrs and Jonathan Ruland, is one of those games.

Gardener's Notebook - Hort Society to give presentations at Spring Expo

Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. is the day of the next Yorkton and District Horticultural Society’s next regular meeting at SIGN on North Street. Our special guest will be Glen Tymiak talking to us about growing and caring for tomatoes.
History Corner - Métis Buffalo Hunting

History Corner - Métis Buffalo Hunting

Accounts of buffalo hunting written by witnesses are not found in great numbers in archival records. Once in a while your research leads to great historical finds and the following provides the reader with two outstanding examples.
Craft council show has multiple dimensions

Craft council show has multiple dimensions

Craft can mean many things. It can be a knit scarf, a carved knife, or a glass bowl. It can be something practical like a wood and metal table, or something whimsical like a steam-punk pig.
Agriculture This Week - Natural solutions can play a role

Agriculture This Week - Natural solutions can play a role

While we tend to look to chemicals to solve most of the pest problems we encounter from ticks on our pet pooches and dandelions in the front lawn to weeds and bugs in farm crops, that may not always be the best option.
Settling In - Community of wrestling weirdos

Settling In - Community of wrestling weirdos

It’s finally here: Wrestlemania weekend is upon us. After months of waiting, these jammed-packed three days are like Christmas for wrestling fans. We’re treated to a veritable buffet of professional wrestling action.
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