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Americans aren’t dumb. It’s just their political system

Americans aren’t dumb. It’s just their political system

Americans are dumb … it’s something I’ve heard a million times in recent months.
Cheers and Jeers for Aug. 3

Cheers and Jeers for Aug. 3

Cheers to the organizers of the Bow Valley Jamboree for giving talented musicians and artisans a chance to showcase their abilities. Cheers to the Woodlawn Regional Park for organizing the Family Fun Day this past weekend.
The coal comeback

The coal comeback

There’s a certain segment of the population that would have you believe that coal is finished, and we should abandon any form of power generation that employs coal, including carbon sequestration and storage (CCS), in favour of cleaner technologies.
REMEMBERING WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT.

REMEMBERING WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT.

While strolling through our local farmers’ market, I noticed a lapel pin for sale. Here’s how it read: “Hi, I can’t remember your name either.
My Outlook

My Outlook

More than grasping at straws We were sitting poolside waiting to be called for our turn to swim with the dolphins. It was an unexpected bonus on what was itself an unexpected vacation.
(Insert 1980s Buffalo Days theme song here)

(Insert 1980s Buffalo Days theme song here)

The Regina fair in late July or early August has been known by many names over the past few decades: Buffalo Days, the Queen City Ex, Sidney Applebaum.
Initiatives still might not be enough

Initiatives still might not be enough

It seems the provincial government has been reading the playbook of local law enforcement. The government announced a series of pilot projects on Monday to reduce impaired driving across Saskatchewan.
Drunks get harsher sentence than guy who smuggled child porn

Drunks get harsher sentence than guy who smuggled child porn

Covering Estevan Provincial Court on July 30 had me shaking my head. There was the usual round of impaired driving convictions – specifically, with a blood alcohol level over .08. This day, there were four of them.
What should I be doing at the driving range?

What should I be doing at the driving range?

Golf Tips with Amanda Minchin
How do I love thee?

How do I love thee?

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” I doubt that there are few of us, at least of my generation for sure, who are not familiar with that question.
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