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Feeling sorry for Brad, and the rest of us

Feeling sorry for Brad, and the rest of us

Sometimes, things can just fly out of left field and hit you in the head. That seems to be what happened on July 30, and I'm pretty sure both Premier Brad Wall and Finance Minister Ken Kravetz are reaching for a bottle of Tylenol.
A parable of yeast

A parable of yeast

As part of my regular housekeeping routine I make bread, albeit in far smaller quantities than before.
Heavy name for new royal, but he'll grow into it

Heavy name for new royal, but he'll grow into it

By the time you read this the 24-hour news cycle may have shifted to a topic other than the royal baby. I don't pay much attention to the modern way of following the news - not minute by minute, but second by second.
Jupiter, Mars and Saturn line up Aug. 5

Jupiter, Mars and Saturn line up Aug. 5

The moon and Jupiter will share the morning sky in Aug. 3, followed quickly by close encounters with Mars Aug. 4 and Mercury Aug. 5.
Holding our breaths as the crops mature

Holding our breaths as the crops mature

Another beautiful week of July weather. The cowboys have had some shower delays, but a good hay crop is in the making. We are lucky so far, as to escape the severe rains, hail and plow winds that the southern part of the province has had.
Conifers to consider

Conifers to consider

If you're tired of the ubiquitous Colorado spruce, why not try a different conifer to add interest to your yard and contribute to the neighbourhood's uniqueness.
Hotel room provided free

Hotel room provided free

Dear Editor In regards to "Longboarder on big push across Canada" (Regional Optimist July 18), I would like to clarify the part of the story that says Patricia Boychuk paid for James Osmond's hotel room. This is completely false.
Boot not appreciated

Boot not appreciated

Dear Editor In response to "Memorable weekend enjoyed" (Regional Optimist, July 16) Ms.
Many contributed to a memorable reunion

Many contributed to a memorable reunion

Dear Editor Appreciation is extended to the 378 individuals that registered and shared the July 12, 13 and 14 reunion events held in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Hospital centennial celebrations.
Unwelcome change: re-arranging the feathers in the nest!

Unwelcome change: re-arranging the feathers in the nest!

Ed, my neighbour next door, never misses what is happening at our house. Yesterday, we had a couple of men hired to move some furniture out of the house and around in the house.
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