Opinion

When the calendar turns to September farmers attention turns fully to harvest.

Wade Belak never had a concussion in his career. Rick Rypien had suffered from depression dating back to his time with the Regina Pats. Maybe it stemmed from his girlfriend's death in a car accident on her way to a Pats game. Maybe it didn't.

In the early 1990s when the Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre was officially opened, the chairman of the recreation and parks department of that day, Les Godfrey, issued one clear directive. "Use it," he urged.

Last week we left you readers with a question. I hope you were paying attention, dear diary. OK, the question was, who do you think is the smartest person in Estevan? I'm sure each one of the four of you, will have a different answer.

Instead of joining Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers as quarterback stars in the National Football League, Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos appears headed for a quarterback association with the likes of major busts Ryan Leaf, JaM

In an era when crop protection products generally mean a complex chemical compound sprayed on a field, and fertilizer are manufactured and applied, it is interesting when alternate ideas catch hold and attract farmer interest.

Last column of the summer, folks. This time next week I will be getting all orientated with the University of Regina's journalism program. Probably at around this time too, since nothing says "fun day at school!" like 8:30 a.m.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders got back to work from the bye week with a Sunday practice at Mosaic Stadium and a new head coach at the helm.Exactly 10 days after the firings of head coach Greg Marshall and offensive coordinator Doug Berry, Rider V.P.

Instead of joining Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers as quarterback stars in the National Football League, Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos appears headed for a quarterback association with the likes of major busts Ryan Leaf, JaM

In an era when crop protection generally means a complex chemical compound sprayed on a field, or when fertilizers are manufactured and applied, it is interesting when alternate ideas catch hold and attract farmer interest.