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Answering questions

Answering questions

I receive so many questions about my books, my Wartime Wednesdays blog, and my writing life, that I have attempted to answer your questions here today: www.elinorflorence.com/blog/frequentlyaskedquestions
Library celebrates older people Oct. 1

Library celebrates older people Oct. 1

Maidstone Drop In Centre
First Nation poverty has historical context

First Nation poverty has historical context

Generational poverty among First Nation people is explained by historical context, trustee Richard Hiebert wrote in a presentation featured at the Sept. 14 Living Sky School Division board meeting.
Transport Canada closes a runway

Transport Canada closes a runway

Orders paint job on the other at Cameron McIntosh Airport
Feeling as fit as a fiddle with three strings missing.

Feeling as fit as a fiddle with three strings missing.

“I have been as restless as a dog chasing its tail,” I told Ed yesterday. My old neighbour from Saskatchewan has always been 10 times more relaxed than myself on any given day. He commented that being restless is nothing new with me.
Metal on highway damages cars

Metal on highway damages cars

Maidstone RCMP are requesting public assistance in locating person(s) and the vehicle responsible for a three-vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of Highway 16 near Marshall on Sept. 16 Police report that just before 10 p.m.
Campaign encourages fostering of children

Campaign encourages fostering of children

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is launching a public awareness campaign in North Battleford and the surrounding area to encourage individuals and families to consider fostering vulnerable infants and young children.
Zayda: What it takes to create something new

Zayda: What it takes to create something new

She sits in front of the warm glow of a computer monitor. Her left hand reaches out to gingerly touch the face of an electronic piano keyboard. The keys black and white contrast each other nicely in their systematic rows.

Hunting season is here

Recently, I slipped into Cabela’s on a weekend and noticed that most people were browsing in the firearms, ammunition and clothing areas, compared to May when everyone was in the fishing section.
Mayors uplifted by Amber Alert reaction

Mayors uplifted by Amber Alert reaction

Mayor Ryan Bater could not have been happier with the outcome of the Sunday evening’s Amber Alert, or the reaction of citizens to it.
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