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Harper is his own worst enemy

Harper is his own worst enemy

Following the latest revelation that officials in the Prime Minister's Office asked partisan staffers to compile for incoming cabinet ministers advice on "Who to engage or avoid: friend and enemy stakeholders," there can be little doubt the ethical c
Call me a bleeding heart

Call me a bleeding heart

You can call me a bleeding heart if you must, but it just breaks my heart when I see kids walk away from court with a criminal record for possession of marijuana, even if they are dumbasses for getting caught.
Goatsbeard makes a great addition

Goatsbeard makes a great addition

A dear friend sent us some pictures of her stunning garden; of all the lovely pictures that she sent, one in particular caught my eye. It was a picture of a plant that looked like a giant astilbe, with fluffy plumes of creamy white blooms.
Food preservation techniques discussed

Food preservation techniques discussed

Summer's lushness! How we welcome the rains and warm, sunny days! Our vegetable gardens have begun to beckon. They teem with abundance. We cannot consume it all now, so must find a way to preserve it for the long, hard, winter months ahead.
When no one answers the door-look higher

When no one answers the door-look higher

No answer. Not at the front door, not at the back door. And the place looked a little lifeless. The Preacher frowned. "That's funny. You told them the right day, didn't you?" "Of course!" I said. "Besides, I just talked with them earlier today.
EDITORIAL - Local effort needs province on side

EDITORIAL - Local effort needs province on side

The Yorkton Exhibition Association (YEA) is showing that determination and perseverance can overcome being left out to dry by the Saskatchewan government.
Bloom bus tour next Thursday

Bloom bus tour next Thursday

Road trip! The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be heading down the highway to Neepawa on Saturday, July 20. We'll be seeing the Lily Festival, plus other interesting sights.
Extreme weather on the rise in SK

Extreme weather on the rise in SK

Anyone who thinks global warming is a figment of some tree hugger's imagination should just try to remember what Saskatchewan weather was like ten years ago.
How I spent my summer vacation

How I spent my summer vacation

In the venerable tradition from elementary school, I thought I'd take my space this week to reflect on my summer vacation. Of course, when I was a child, this was an excruciating exercise as I'm sure most former and current students will agree.
My Cousin Vinny moment in Yorkton

My Cousin Vinny moment in Yorkton

I suppose it was only a matter of time before an exchange in Yorkton court would remind me of one of my favourite movies of all time.
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