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What are governments really for?

What are governments really for?

What purpose do governments serve? Some people think we could do without them, but that's absurd.
EDITORIAL - Finishing details important

EDITORIAL - Finishing details important

Yorkton Council made an interesting decision at its regular meeting when it chose to fund a cost overrun of the storm pond being constructed on Dracup Avenue, but not before cutting the landscaping element of the project.
Accept the vision, work the vision

Accept the vision, work the vision

Sometimes I miss Danny Orlis. God used him, and the medium that brought him to me, to plant a vision in me. At 11:30 every Saturday morning growing up, I and my siblings gathered in the kitchen.
EDITORIAL - Tourist events important

EDITORIAL - Tourist events important

Tourism seems to be at the top of the list in terms of local news as we head into 2012.
Wall could face a few pitfalls in 2012

Wall could face a few pitfalls in 2012

Looking at where Premier Brad Wall's Saskatchewan Party now sits, it's hard to imagine it having many struggles in 2012. Its 64-per-cent and 49-seat win in the Nov. 7 election obviously gives it an unquestionable mandate to govern as it sees fit.
Bonsai pruning

Bonsai pruning

Happy New Year, Gardeners! I know we still have a lot of winter left ahead of us, but now we can absolutely look towards spring! The days are getting longer, after all! Looking through a decorating magazine, I saw a photo of a most stunning room.
EDITORIAL CARTOON

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Memorizing scripture nurtures brain and spirit

Memorizing scripture nurtures brain and spirit

I resolve to memorize more Bible passages this year. They grow my spirit. Besides, I have Beans to keep ahead of. Celebration day, feast on the table, house full of people. Five-year-old Butterfly Bean watches me pour out cider. Whispers, "Nana.
Encounter the Reason for the Season

Encounter the Reason for the Season

The Zebra Crossing, a sensitively re-furbished century-old Yorkton home, hosts several businesses these days. But I recall it best when customers came for rooibos tea and conversation. Sat at glass tables and tall iron chairs.
Indoor plants need a helping hand

Indoor plants need a helping hand

Despair not, gardeners, we've had almost a week of the days getting a wee bit longer; it might only be a few minutes more of daylight, but it won't be long before we can see a difference.
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