Opinion

It has been the tale of two seasons. We had such a dry start to spring in the province that RMs and even urban governments implemented fire bans in their representative areas.

The University of Saskatchewan Boreal series of haskaps (lonicera caerulea), released from 2014 to '16, greatly extends their harvest season with the fruit ripening into early August. This series has large fruit and bushes.

Best place to live a subjective and complex

Let us be clear it is a good thing the RCMP is not laying criminal charges in the Global Transportation Hub fiasco.

So I have recently taken to highway road trips on my pedal bike. The idea was daunting at first; I would not make it against a fast-moving vehicle, but so far everyone has been pretty good with interacting with a cyclist.

By Brenda Schmidt Published by Thistledown Press $20 ISBN 978-1-77187-154-9 How interesting to watch a poet’s repertoire grow and change over the years, and learn what’s freshly inspiring him or her.

While strolling through our local farmers market, I noticed a lapel pin for sale. Here’s how it read: “Hi, I can’t remember your name either.” I immediately tossed a couple of dollars in the bucket and brought it home, intending to wear it every day.

My annual summer vacation to the Okanagan region of British Columbia included something different this year. This year we took a trip to the drive-in! Yes, my family, including my two nieces, hit the road to Enderby, B.C.

Community safety

Summertime moves make sense for many families, as they can ensure the kids are well established to start in their new schools by fall.