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Thank you all: My year in the “kindler, gentler province”

Thank you all: My year in the “kindler, gentler province”

By the time this is printed, I will have just passed my one-year anniversary as a member of Team Observer and as a returning resident of the province of Saskatchewan.
BD3 appears to be on solid ground

BD3 appears to be on solid ground

While Canada and Saskatchewan mosey along toward a reduction in greenhouse gases, there are encouraging signs being posted along the way that suggest taking the “clean coal” route, at least as a short-term (40-50 year) solution, has been a good one.
Curses, foiled again

Curses, foiled again

Just hate to say it, but this lack of interest by that Harper boy in appointing moi to the Canadian Senate, is starting to wear on me. It’s becoming somewhat personal, and I’ll tell you why.
It seems everyone has a Kramer story

It seems everyone has a Kramer story

I was quite distraught to hear that Kramer Ltd., Saskatchewan’s Caterpillar dealer for 70 years, is being sold to Finning.
Whither oil, a guessing game

Whither oil, a guessing game

Predicting the price of oil and when it will recover is a total waste of time except for those who like to give it a shot regardless of being wrong.
Mu-lli-gan

Mu-lli-gan

I have been spending a lot of time on the golf course these days and I am getting familiar with terms like mulligan being used by players. So, I decided to do some research and see exactly what the term mulligan means.
Canadian youth failing at playing outside

Canadian youth failing at playing outside

In a study conducted earlier this year a ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth showed that Canadian youth are failing when it comes to playing outside.
Pro-Con: Canada Day always a long weekend

Pro-Con: Canada Day always a long weekend

Something to celebrate: Make Canada Day 'July long' Lynne Bell As I write this, we are heading into a Canada Day which falls on a-wait for it-Wednesday.
Mercury signs new winger

Mercury signs new winger

Hi. My name is Jamie Harkins and I am the new sports reporter at the Estevan Mercury . I would like to be considered your contact for any stories or photo opportunities that may emerge from the Estevan sports world.
A bill to remember

A bill to remember

The Editor, Now that Parliament has recessed for the summer and MPs are back in their local ridings, it’s worth reminding local Saskatchewan-area constituents how their elected officials voted on a bill that would have enshrined a national dementia s
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