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The first domino falls

The first domino falls

If you were wondering how the federal government would roll out a carbon tax now that the Progressive Conservatives are ruling Ontario, you might have your answer.
Lakes in decline

Lakes in decline

I stopped down at the bait and tackle shop near the beach at Sandy Lake, Man., looking for some spade fuses for the boat. Sorry, the proprietor said, he didn’t have any.
Terrell Owens with the Riders? Please no

Terrell Owens with the Riders? Please no

There’s nothing that makes sense about the Saskatchewan Roughriders working out 44-year-old ex-National Football League receiver Terrell Owens. Nothing.
Letter: Committee should consider renovation option

Letter: Committee should consider renovation option

The editor: It is great to hear that Estevan will once again be supporting a Habitat for Humanity home. I'm fully in support of any initiative that offers a family a place to live and raise their children while continuing to support our city.
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.
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.
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