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Stackhouse's Soapbox - Trudeau costume fiasco a disaster

I don’t think there’s much point delving into Justin Trudeau’s India disaster. But, the long and the short of it is that he embarrassed many of us by his constant posing for pictures in get-ups that Indian people don’t even wear.

Science Matters - We can't close our eyes to climate change

Contrary to a common perception, ignoring climate change won’t make it disappear.

Settling in... - Ragin' on the Road

My vehicle is an incubator of unchecked aggression. Apologies for the overly-verbose language of that opening sentence.
Knife maker brings collection to Yorkton

Knife maker brings collection to Yorkton

Joe Lozinski is a trapper and a hunter, activities that require a lot of time and patience. When he bags a deer, he uses his personal knife to split the brisket. It’s a tough blade. There’s hardly a mark on it.
History Corner - The political boundaries of the Prairie west in 1882

History Corner - The political boundaries of the Prairie west in 1882

The Dominion Government had decided to make divisions in the huge North West Territories to effect better governance over the proposed plans for settlement and the building of railways, etc.
Livestock can be used to control weeds

Livestock can be used to control weeds

Pull, mow, burn and spray. These are a few of the ways Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) manages invasive plant species. In the Prairies, conservation specialists have added another tool in their kit: grazing.
Bringing the classics to two guitars

Bringing the classics to two guitars

You have never heard Mozart like this before. Drew Henderson and Michael Kolk, the two men in the Henderson Kolk Duo haven’t been in Yorkton before, and they haven’t committed their new arrangement to record yet.

Sports This Week - Cup contenders make deadline moves

There is always a lot of buzz at this time of year, at least if you are a National Hockey League fan. While I am not sure there is the fanaticism surrounding the sport that there was when I was younger, I am back engaged with hockey.
Spring runoff expected to be below normal

Spring runoff expected to be below normal

The Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2018.

Agriculture This Week - Robot pollinators raise questions

It should be stated from the outset that I am generally pro technology. While there have been missteps at times, in general technology, especially in agriculture, has taken the industry forward.
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