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The mysterious case of the missing backpacks

The mysterious case of the missing backpacks

Numerous times over the course of this past year, number one daughter’s first year in high school, we, her parents, have implored her to take a backpack to school.
Praying for rain

Praying for rain

Weather talks usually frustrate me a bit, since that’s something we have no power over, but this time I’m in. Let’s talk weather. This year has been quite weird. Hopefully, just so far. It’s either cold, or way too hot.
The kids are all right

The kids are all right

It started last week with a report of some mischief in the central area of the city. Residents reported their homes and vehicles were spray-painted. Some items were stolen and left in the yards of nearby residents.
National unity is not threatened by premiers

National unity is not threatened by premiers

The Prime Minister of Canada has a lot of nerve to stand up and try to sound upset at the Conservative premiers who dared to criticize the crippling and negative legislation his Liberal government wishes to enact, which would gravely hurt the oil and
Making music with cymbals

Making music with cymbals

Reading through more lists of names and assignments in the Old Testament, I’ve confessed before and now reiterate my confession that I sometimes find them challenging (probably “boring” is more accurate but not sure I should use that word when referr
Political commercials fit definition of insanity

Political commercials fit definition of insanity

Sorry basketball fans, but as I promised, I haven’t watched much of the NBA Final. It’s not near the top of my priority list.
Cheers and Jeers for June 14

Cheers and Jeers for June 14

Cheers: Cheers to the graduating class of 2019 at the Estevan Comprehensive School, and the other schools in southeast Saskatchewan. Your hard work is about to be rewarded. Good luck in the future.
More study is not needed

More study is not needed

When it comes to school, you can never spend too much time studying. Kids learn the more time they spend preparing for tests, the better off they’ll be.
Treating our brains like a slot machine

Treating our brains like a slot machine

My Outlook
Here’s hoping for a little competition

Here’s hoping for a little competition

One of the really disappointing trends that we’ve seen locally in provincial and federal elections has been the lopsided nature of the campaigns.
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