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20 years, over 1,000 columns, and still wondering where is the good life now?

20 years, over 1,000 columns, and still wondering where is the good life now?

Twenty years ago, I dragged Yorkton This Week editor Murray Lyons into my school newspaper office during a career day, handed him a handful of newspapers, and asked him to critique it.
A lack of direction for ecominded youth

A lack of direction for ecominded youth

Young people don't care about the environment anymore. Give it up to the millennials to claim the title of the most apathetic generation in a century, and maybe more.
Is it that time already?

Is it that time already?

Well it finally happened to me. I think I'm turning into my mother, which isn't such a bad thing. I recently celebrated a birthday and with age comes wisdom, right? I've become set in a routine.
Rural Sask. survives austerity budget

Rural Sask. survives austerity budget

As far as "austerity" budgets go, Finance Minister Ken Krawetz's 2012-13 budget wasn't as hard on rural Saskatchewan as some thought it might be.
EDITORIAL: Answers needed on hospital issue

EDITORIAL: Answers needed on hospital issue

After many long months of discussion, survey-taking and question-asking, Weyburn's city council decided to set the levy for the proposed new acute-care hospital at $140 on residential properties.
It's doctor to you

It's doctor to you

The Editor, I would like to quickly reply to Edward Mantler's, CEO of the Physician Recruitment Agency of Saskatchewan, letter with one quick clarification. He addresses me as "Mr.
Takeover could be positive

Takeover could be positive

It was confirmed Tuesday morning that Viterra Inc. has been purchased by Glencore International for $6.1 billion, subject to approval from the regulatory agencies and the Canadian government.
Writer felt abandoned in raccoon hunt

Writer felt abandoned in raccoon hunt

The Editor, If you live in Estevan and think you are safe from wild animals think again! Raccoons may be cute and fuzzy but they can be very dangerous animals, especially if you are untrained in capturing them.
Radulov affair looks bad on KHL

Radulov affair looks bad on KHL

Let's get the simple stuff out of the way. Alexander Radulov is returning to the Nashville Predators this week, less than a month before the start of the NHL playoffs. He will not have to pass through waivers. This is all as it should be.
Dubious causes

Dubious causes

This Invisible Children thing? I just don't know where my mind and allegiance rests right now. It seemed to be hitting the nail on the head regarding the terrible child-soldier situation in Uganda and exposed a bad guy named Kony.