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Western Canada was initially populated because Europeans emigrated here looking for land.

Western Canada was initially populated because Europeans emigrated here looking for land.

Farmland is a finite resource on this planet and as far back as the 1800s it was in such limited supply in Europe families recognized they could not chop small holdings into enough pieces to give large families a future.
Confessions of a latter day nighthawk

Confessions of a latter day nighthawk

I long for the good old days when I was a verifiable nighthawk. Mind you in those days of yore, rising in the morning was more of a struggle, but I think I would trade that in for the honour of once again being one of kings of midnight activities.
Renewed vigour on the volunteer front

Renewed vigour on the volunteer front

A revival of community spirit and co-operation was very much in evidence in Estevan this past year, which was very heartening to witness on many fronts.
The best part of Christmas

The best part of Christmas

If you ask most children about their favourite part of the holidays, they'll most likely tell you it's getting presents and/or the time off school.
Say What?

Say What?

My wife and I went to a bar the other night to take in a show by a friend of mine who does lovely jazz standards. We got there early enough to eat, although - since my friend is a popular performer - our table was well back from the stage.
All for me

All for me

Happy birthday to me today! (I won't get to write that for a another few years.) Yes, my mom was oh-so-lucky to have given birth to me on New Year's Eve. So much for ringing in the new year.
Don't eat your words: set a realistic resolution

Don't eat your words: set a realistic resolution

Jennifer's Journal
As I See It

As I See It

A New Year is upon us again, and it is perhaps time to take stock and measure of the year we have just passed through.
Wall came through in 2010

Wall came through in 2010

The reason why 2010 might go down as Premier Brad Wall's best year has everything to do with the fact that it wasn't exactly smooth sailing for his Saskatchewan Party government.
I'll be "Om" for Christmas

I'll be "Om" for Christmas

Jennifer's Journal
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