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OPINION: None of your business

OPINION: None of your business

I was at a sporting event recently which was broadcast on television. The announcer, a man, commented on both men’s and women’s games. He misstepped during a women’s match, commenting “she’s pretty tiny” of one of the athletes.
AAS Winners for 2017

AAS Winners for 2017

All America Selections (AAS) is a non-profit trialing organization for plants that demonstrate great performance in the garden throughout North America. There were a total of 16 AAS winners for 2017.
Defining seeds

Defining seeds

In scanning through the seed catalogues that arrived at my door starting in November and those found online, I came across several terms that may be unfamiliar to some.
Could Trump save the Canadian dairy industry from itself?

Could Trump save the Canadian dairy industry from itself?

Canadian dairy producers have long refused to admit that the system fails the dairy supply chain and consumers
Popular names change like the weather

Popular names change like the weather

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan recently received the exciting news that his tribe is increasing. Another grandchild is to be born in August, and already names are being discussed for a boy or a girl.
Bomber being salvaged off coast of Sweden

Bomber being salvaged off coast of Sweden

A group of ambitious volunteers from the small town of Nanton, Alta., are collecting pieces of a downed bomber off the coast of Sweden and bringing them back to Canada, where they plan to reconstruct the entire aircraft! http://elinorflorence.
OPINION: Mind the wealth gap

OPINION: Mind the wealth gap

Bill Gates , Warren Buffett , Carlos Slim , Jeff Bezos , Mark Zuckerberg , Amancio Ortega , Larry Ellison and Michael Bloomberg . These eight men have as much wealth as the world’s poorest 3.
A natural treasure tarnished

A natural treasure tarnished

Dear Editor As it now stands, we need oil, gas and pipelines. But, as the Husky Energy North Saskatchewan River oil spill has clearly illustrated, it must be done right and if it isn't, it's a disaster.
A natural treasure tarnished

A natural treasure tarnished

Dear Editor As it now stands, we need oil, gas and pipelines. But, as the Husky Energy North Saskatchewan River oil spill has clearly illustrated, it must be done right and if it isn't, it's a disaster.
The reality of sexual education

The reality of sexual education

In the 2016 SAYCW Youth Health Provincial Report, students were asked about mental and physical health as well as involvement in their community, substance use, and nutrition.
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