Opinion

My Nikkel’s Worth column

There is an art to diplomacy, and the way tact can be used to mediate two sides in a dispute between countries — and it is no coincidence that a former minister of international trade is now being deployed to talk to the “alienated West”, particularl

“Let them freeze in the dark” is an old saying that got a lot of play in late November, as famously anti-pipeline, anti-oil, pro-equalization Quebec said on Nov.

When the City of Estevan announced a few months ago that The Offspring and SUM 41 would be coming to Estevan for a concert, we knew one thing for certain: it would be loud.

Arguing with family members is customary for most. Family members are also less diplomatic and understanding than others during apprehensive moments at gatherings and in other circumstances.

“Let them freeze in the dark” is an old saying that got a lot of play in late November, as famously anti-pipeline, anti-oil, pro-equalization Quebec said on Nov.

The editor: This one comes from the “hard to believe it’s not an attempt at humour” category. Canada now has a Ministry of Middle Class Prosperity.

Noah McVicker’s company was almost bankrupt. He sold a putty that was used to clean coal soot off wallpaper in people’s homes, but times had changed.

When it comes to Christmas, I’ve traditionally had a rule: I don’t think about it until after the Grey Cup. For some people, they start thinking about Christmas in October.

Cheers: Cheers to everybody who was involved with the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees activities. It was a fantastic weekend with all sorts of events that appealed to people of all ages.