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The power of dirt

The power of dirt

If there is one thing that I enjoy doing, it's playing in the dirt. If truth be told I actually work hard at it, but gardening gives me such pleasure I look upon it as a source of relaxation rather than of labour.
Can B'fords residents rest a bit easier?

Can B'fords residents rest a bit easier?

Can residents of the Battlefords breathe a little easier? Consternation, fear and vocal calls for action erupted in the wake of two shootings in North Battleford last year.
Private liquor sales generate gov't revenue

Private liquor sales generate gov't revenue

Dear Editor As minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, I would like to take a moment to clarify some misconceptions regarding the government's business decision to convert four public liquors to rural liquor franchises
South African import comes to the rescue

South African import comes to the rescue

My hoar frost outlook for last week was not completely accurate. We had rain on Monday and Tuesday. I had no rain marked. I have no rain marked now until June 20. We will see. I have no problem accepting rain.
I love my age

I love my age

I think we can use age to be an excuse for many things.?? "He's only a baby," so they don't sleep on a schedule or walk or talk or anything that exceeds the expectations of that age.? ?"Terrible twos.
Plant names with religious meaning

Plant names with religious meaning

Common plant names have many sources and can refer to appearance, resemblance to body parts and medicinal/culinary/cultural use.
At 44, metrification still a mess

At 44, metrification still a mess

In 1970, Canada became officially metric. I still had six years of secondary school to complete at the time, so had a solid introduction to the system.
Teetering on the edge of becoming 'them'

Teetering on the edge of becoming 'them'

Across the street, at the North Battleford Fire Department, the Maple Leaf has been flying at half-mast for more than a week. It is a constant reminder of the tragedy that unfolded in Moncton, N.B.
When did dogs become so precious?

When did dogs become so precious?

When my grandparents were still with us, there was always a bucket under the kitchen sink. This was the dog bucket, where scraps and bones from our meals would end up, eventually being taken to the metal basin outside the house where the dogs dined.
Time to see through Sask. Party subterfuge

Time to see through Sask. Party subterfuge

Dear Editor Most people of Saskatchewan have an almost instinctive feeling that crown corporations here exist for the benefit of the people, that they are ours.
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