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The Black Friday blues

The Black Friday blues

It’s time for this week’s Willberg’s World column confession: I’m not the greatest Christmas shopper in the world.
Exactly the Right Word

Exactly the Right Word

By Linda Wegner Since I formally semi-retired from my writing career, I’ve developed a genuine enjoyment of doing crossword puzzles.
History is no longer about history, it's about right now

History is no longer about history, it's about right now

It was Nov. 10, the day before Remembrance Day, and I turned on the TV to History. On the big screen appeared an episode of Forged in Fire. Surely, this is a mistake, I thought. Maybe it’s just one episode. Nope. It was a marathon.
Sad to see Olympic rejection

Sad to see Olympic rejection

My Nikkel's worth column
Stay off other people's land, unless you're allowed

Stay off other people's land, unless you're allowed

Another archaic law in Saskatchewan appears to be on the verge of coming to an end.
Professional lacrosse labour stoppage is troubling

Professional lacrosse labour stoppage is troubling

Corey Atkinson
Do we feel safer?

Do we feel safer?

Each year Statistics Canada compiles the Crime Severity Index.
Here, take these

Here, take these

Halloween took place several weeks ago and though I freely admit that it’s not one of my favourite nights of the year, I always make sure we have goodies to hand out and I wear a big smile along with my regular duds to welcome visitors.
Cheers and Jeers for Nov. 16

Cheers and Jeers for Nov. 16

Cheers to all those who participated in the Remembrance Day service organized by the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and to those who went the extra mile in supporting veterans this year.
Just say no to the Winter Olympics…for now

Just say no to the Winter Olympics…for now

The people of Calgary have spoken. They don’t want the city to submit a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. And as long as the International Olympic Committee continues with its practices, you have to wonder who would actually want to host the Games.
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