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Refurbished hockey table has podcast theme

Refurbished hockey table has podcast theme

Table hockey is almost as much a part of Canadian culture as the actual sport on ice. Growing up slot hockey boards were the dream of many each Christmas, and the game still has an international association promoting it as a sport in its own right.
Sunny Side Up - Jesus and Mr. Rogers—we need more like them

Sunny Side Up - Jesus and Mr. Rogers—we need more like them

Was it the pandemic’s second or third wave? I can’t recall. But the doorbell rang at supper. I answered it and found a grandchild, standing alone, tears streaming like silver ribbons. Our daughter’s car waited at the end of the driveway.
The Meeple Guild - A chat with a Tak champion

The Meeple Guild - A chat with a Tak champion

While it would be impossible to achieve consensus on what the best game from a particular era might be, but among abstract strategies games created this decade, Tak is certainly in the top two-or-three in my mind.
Sask. reports two COVID-19-related deaths, 286 new cases

Sask. reports two COVID-19-related deaths, 286 new cases

Additional 10,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given
Esterhazy administrator gains title of CAO

Esterhazy administrator gains title of CAO

Mayor Grant Forster called the regularly scheduled council meeting to order for the Town of Esterhazy at 6:30 PM April 14, 2021, with all members present.
'Our own grey areas:' First Nations navigate hazy cannabis retail jurisdictions

'Our own grey areas:' First Nations navigate hazy cannabis retail jurisdictions

More than two years after Ottawa legalized weed, Saskatchewan’s green industry has grown into a jurisdictional grey zone.
Coding molecules could help with burn victims and oil spills

Coding molecules could help with burn victims and oil spills

SASKATOON – Imagine if we could control and design molecules as easily as we can run code for a computer. Scientists are working to understand what causes some molecules to assemble on their own.

Rocanville plans outdoor grad ceremony

Schools in the area are making preparations for the 2021 graduation ceremonies. While some schools have laid out tentative plans, others are waiting for government guidance before making preparations.
Gardener's Notebook - Earth Day was April 22

Gardener's Notebook - Earth Day was April 22

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is still without meetings, but looking ahead with hope to when we can gather again! Visit us at www.yorktonhort.
Sask. reports 245 new COVID-19 cases, one related death

Sask. reports 245 new COVID-19 cases, one related death

Additional 9,801 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given
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