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Cheers and Jeers for Nov. 9

Cheers and Jeers for Nov. 9

Cheers to Molly Heier, who hosted the first Living Room Live concert of the season to a full house, and to Allison Holzer, Lesa Seipp and Linda Murphy for their assistance with this program.
The changing face of Remembrance Day

The changing face of Remembrance Day

By Ken Rolheiser Bryan Adams “Remembrance Day” captures the heart of Canada’s war effort where the boys from Kingston and Brighton followed the promise of glory, leaving the farm lands for king and country.
Mercifully, the U.S. election is over

Mercifully, the U.S. election is over

Say what you will about the Canadian electoral system, at least it’s better than the American system. Or maybe it’s not the American system that’s the issue. Maybe it’s the people who are involved with it who create the problems.
A hundred years later, we say thanks

A hundred years later, we say thanks

Remembrance Day should be regarded as one of the most important days of the year in Canada, and not because it has been designated as a statutory holiday.
100 years since the end of the Great War, and what do we really know?

100 years since the end of the Great War, and what do we really know?

Brian Zinchuk
Pause and take time to remember

Pause and take time to remember

Bells will ring out across Canada at sunset on Sunday, Nov. 11, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, as any church with bells is being asked to ring them 100 times as we pause and remember.
Tax this, Brian! (Not you, Zinchuk)

Tax this, Brian! (Not you, Zinchuk)

Corey Atkinson
The compromise on election dates still wasn't enough

The compromise on election dates still wasn't enough

The provincial government has announced the next municipal and school board elections will be held in 2020, rather than 2021 like the government had suggested earlier this summer.
Letter: Estevan Farmers’ Market and vendor refutes rumours

Letter: Estevan Farmers’ Market and vendor refutes rumours

The editor: The Estevan Farmers' Market has been a part of the Estevan community for many years. We do our best to support local vendors and charities, and to provide a wide variety of product for our customers.
Hallowe’en, Black Magic and All Saints Day

Hallowe’en, Black Magic and All Saints Day

By Ken Rolheiser An old couple was always fighting and screaming at each other.
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