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Peppers need lots of sunlight

Peppers need lots of sunlight

Have you ever noticed how many different types of little red peppers there are in the produce section of the store? Sometimes a recipe will call for "two small red chilies, diced", but there are so many choices! What kind to use? Your heat preference
Frigid start to hardwater fishing

Frigid start to hardwater fishing

Welcome to Week XXXVI of 'Fishing Parkland Shorelines'. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman, loving to fish, but far from an expert.
Letter to the Editor - Winter plug in woes

Letter to the Editor - Winter plug in woes

Dear Editor: On the morning of Jan. 14/2013 my son had his car plugged in because of the very cold temperatures. When the city sidewalk snow clearing machine went through, the cord got driven over and disappeared, my sons mirror was broken off.
Lets stand up for our right to a healthy environment

Lets stand up for our right to a healthy environment

Public health worker Beatriz Mendoza was living near the Riachuelo River in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when she started losing feeling in her fingers and toes.
EDITORIAL - Education adapting to future

EDITORIAL - Education adapting to future

When we look at what is important in terms of the future of our youth, education rates close to the top of the list. We are aware there is a correlation between the level of education and the standard of living we enjoy.
Cons erodes Health Canada efficacy

Cons erodes Health Canada efficacy

I had quite a heated exchange with one of my best friends over the holidays. Normally, he's almost as skeptical as I am, although probably a little more tolerant. Apparently I hit a sore point, though.
Wheat sheaf strong rural symbol

Wheat sheaf strong rural symbol

This might be a good time for Premier Brad Wall to think about the history of this province and the importance of Saskatchewan's rural roots - especially, its agriculture roots.
Share your sugar - share your faith

Share your sugar - share your faith

For a few years during our empty nest, I ignored my cake and cookie recipes, hoping to reduce calories and save time. When we became grandparents, I hauled some out again. Our four grandbeans live on the next block now.
Another blow for RCMP white collar crime effort

Another blow for RCMP white collar crime effort

One thing that never seems to get enough attention is white-collar crime. Canada has an international reputation for being a safe haven for would-be white-collar criminals.
Respecting an alternate opinion

Respecting an alternate opinion

I read last week's editorial by Thom Barker on harsh sentences for criminals with great interest. Naturally, if you read my column even semi-regularly you won't be surprised to hear I couldn't disagree with him more.
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