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Harper is his own worst enemy

Following the latest revelation that officials in the Prime Minister's Office asked partisan staffers to compile for incoming cabinet ministers advice on "Who to engage or avoid: friend and enemy stakeholders," there can be little doubt the ethical c
Call me a bleeding heart

Call me a bleeding heart

You can call me a bleeding heart if you must, but it just breaks my heart when I see kids walk away from court with a criminal record for possession of marijuana, even if they are dumbasses for getting caught.
Goatsbeard makes a great addition

Goatsbeard makes a great addition

A dear friend sent us some pictures of her stunning garden; of all the lovely pictures that she sent, one in particular caught my eye. It was a picture of a plant that looked like a giant astilbe, with fluffy plumes of creamy white blooms.
Food preservation techniques discussed

Food preservation techniques discussed

Summer's lushness! How we welcome the rains and warm, sunny days! Our vegetable gardens have begun to beckon. They teem with abundance. We cannot consume it all now, so must find a way to preserve it for the long, hard, winter months ahead.

CORRECTION: high school grads increase

In the original story about the latest data from the 2011 National Household Survey, ("And, the National Household Survey says," Yorkton This Week, July 10, 2013) the high school graduate percentages were reversed between 2011 and 2006.

Educational agreement with Ukraine

A Saskatchewan delegation led by Deputy Premier Ken Krawetz recently concluded a mission to Ukraine which was highlighted by the signing of an educational agreement, discussions with the business and investment communities, meetings with the heads of
Intense tunes pack a punch

Intense tunes pack a punch

Heat Waves BRAINSTORM 8-out-of-10 Experimental Portland Trio, BRAINSTORM, produce tight and catchy indie rock heavily influenced by the post-rock movement.

Job numbers remain strong

Saskatchewan had the strongest employment growth and lowest unemployment rate in Canada in June, according to the latest employment report released today by Statistics Canada.

Standardbred races get boost

Standardbred racing at Cornerstone Raceway in the city received some good news Friday evening when the Saskatchewan Horse Federation made a donation of $11,100.
ORTYNSKY- Nestor Joseph

ORTYNSKY- Nestor Joseph

It is with deep sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Nestor Joseph Ortynsky at his home on July 6th, 2013 at the age of 92 years. Nestor was born on December 19, 1920 to Joseph and Mary (Chocholik) Ortynsky in Veregin, SK.
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