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Happenings in Bangladesh speaks to world attitude

Happenings in Bangladesh speaks to world attitude

In April, more than 1,100 garment workers were killed in the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh.
Hallowe'en a frighteningly fun holiday

Hallowe'en a frighteningly fun holiday

Hallowe'en: a time for being scared and trick or treating. I didn't even think of my trick or treating days as being particularly different than other people's, but it turns out if you're in the city the experience is much different than the country.
Understanding the farming industry

Understanding the farming industry

If there is one thing off the farm itself, which agriculture needs moving forward, it is better understanding of what the industry is, by the non-farming public.
Sports quiz has all the answers

Sports quiz has all the answers

Think you know what's going on in sports? Test your knowledge on this November sports quiz: 1. Tim Tebow's future is likely to be: A. TV analyst on CBS B. Business man on Wall Street C. Media personality on magazine covers D.
Agriculture awareness an important priority

Agriculture awareness an important priority

If there is one thing off the farm itself that agriculture needs moving forward on, it is a better understanding of what the industry is by the non-farming public.
Time to sell community support for Estevan 2016 bid

Time to sell community support for Estevan 2016 bid

Local businesses and citizens have generally been behind Estevan's bid for the 2016 Saskatchewan Games from the start, and now they're being asked to make their support as visible as possible.
Estevan native enjoying simple, natural life

Estevan native enjoying simple, natural life

Sasha Friess was drawn to yoga as a physical replacement for dance, and since, it has shaped her life in unimaginable ways. For Friess, it took dropping out of university to really find the direction she wanted in terms of a professional life.
Small towns grow into big towns and cities

Small towns grow into big towns and cities

Estevan has been a city since 1957, but I continually hear local citizens and community leaders refer to it as a town. There is no real harm in that, in fact, it's probably a good thing we still think of our city as a smaller centre.
The need to keep a handle on debt

The need to keep a handle on debt

It would be a neat package to present to local ratepayers if the City of Estevan could bring a simple, yet comprehensive financial statement and debt repayment schedule to the table for a public airing by early next year. Information from the Oct.
Let's give a little respect to World Food Day

Let's give a little respect to World Food Day

If there is one thing the world has far too many of, it's days being proclaimed to mark everything from Veteran's Day to International Broccoli Day. Some, such as Veteran's Day are obviously worthwhile endeavours.
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