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When you pray

When you pray

Years ago we knew a young fellow who used to love to say grace before meals. No matter how briefly or fervently he prayed he always added this comment: "And dear God, help our food to turn to energy and not fat.
Fundraising a learning experience

Fundraising a learning experience

Dear Editor, For the past six weeks, a group of us has been planning a fundraiser for Gloria Thachuk, who is going to Egypt for the Liberation procedure.
ATVs still rule in Battleford

ATVs still rule in Battleford

As I drove home from work Monday afternoon, I witnessed a rather large person on a rather small ATV drive down Central Avenue between Fred Light Museum and Heritage Christian School then turn into the school grounds and eventually disappear down a ba
EYE ON THE BALL - NHL preview part 1: Penguins naturally best on Atlantic Division ice

EYE ON THE BALL - NHL preview part 1: Penguins naturally best on Atlantic Division ice

As usual, there has been plenty of off season roster moves as the general managers and their staff struggle to work within the strict rules of the salary cap.
My Side of the Fence - Mega-Volley spikes town's pulse

My Side of the Fence - Mega-Volley spikes town's pulse

There are people with the idea small towns are quiet places, places where the pace is slower and life is simpler. Driving through Maidstone during July and August may add to the myth.
Fitness Matters - Is it worth it?

Fitness Matters - Is it worth it?

Everyone has their weaknesses. Everyone has bad days. Everyone strays from their ideal eating plan from time to time. When trying to lose weight, it is important to realize what the consequences are.
Saskatchewan skies - Venus gets cosy with the moon

Saskatchewan skies - Venus gets cosy with the moon

The month begins with the moon in the last Quarter, meaning it has been about 22 days since new moon. New moon occurs Oct. 7 and it is full Oct. 22. Watch for Venus only three degrees away from the moon Oct.
NEIGHBOURLY ADVICE ACCORDING TO ED - A gift that keeps on giving

NEIGHBOURLY ADVICE ACCORDING TO ED - A gift that keeps on giving

"Is this all you do - see people in and out the door?" Ed asked me at WalMart. Ed was in Yorkton for machinery parts and his wife, Ruby, wanted to stop at our store.
CEY WHAT? - Time to grow the league

CEY WHAT? - Time to grow the league

After all of Saskatchewan is back on the bandwagon, the climb to the top of the CFL's West Division heats up since Calgary went into a bit of a funk.
From The Top of the Pile - Faint justice in street racing sentence

From The Top of the Pile - Faint justice in street racing sentence

I'm feeling pretty good about being a journalist today. To the common man, it would seem the courts like journalists, at least more than teachers. How else can you explain the two court decisions that came out of Saskatoon Sept.
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