Opinion

There was a recent story in the Western Producer which had me thinking back to a reoccurring theme in these columns over nearly a quarter-of-a-century, and that is the gambles farmers have taken over the years to try and find new outlets to profitabi

The Editor: I would like to take an opportunity to respond to Nicholas Peti's letter to the editor in the February 15, 2012 edition of the Estevan Mercury. I agree with Mr.

So much to discuss and so little time and space. What to do? Let's get right down to it, dear diary. First thought was once again those Robocalls and the dilemma that is now facing the people who run the federal elections show.

It's never easy to assess where things went wrong in the wake of elimination, especially in junior hockey where a team is saying goodbye to graduating players and leaving the community they have come to know as home over the last few months.

There are now some statistics to match up with the opinions being expressed about the state of the business community in southeast Saskatchewan.

The Editor: This is in response to the article in the February 22 edition of The Mercury, "Family frustrated by getting flooded out". I felt it was imperative that I comment on some of the allegations and half-truths implied.

He said The Oreo turned 100 years old on March 6. It certainly has lasting power and seems to be plugging along just fine in this economy, with a factory in Montreal producing one billion individual Oreos each year.

After many requests, I have decided to share this recipe. I can't take any credit for finding it, however, indulging in it and enjoying every bite, I can!! This recipe comes from one of my favourite Australian chefs, Bill Granger.

So are we booming or busting? Or is it a little a both? Certainly, when it comes to the complex Saskatchewan economic that depends on the whims of the weather, agricultural markets and the ups and downs of the natural resource cycle, it can be a litt

Last weekend Katrina was studying her math on her computer, using a program that was recommended by the school. I've heard high praise for it, but have not yet ponied up the $80 subscription to allow her full access to the site.