Raising teens is almost an invasion of the body snatchers scenario
Posted on October 9, 2020By Stan Ashbee Teenagers are a unique beast — they’re cunning, sometimes territorial, and can be unbearable, at times. But, we learn to cope with,… Read More »
‘To be useful, with a pleasant degree of humour’ — Popular farmer’s almanac in its consecutive 229th year
Posted on September 24, 2020By Stan Ashbee Historically, humans have been fascinated with the weather. From utilizing weather forecasts to assist with the growing of each year’s bounty to… Read More »
Disturbing trends are afoot
Posted on September 17, 2020Keep on keepin' on — Stan Ashbee In the time of COVID-19, common sense should prevail — shouldn’t it? As a parent, especially during this… Read More »
‘Our collective success is due to what each of us is doing’ — says Premier Scott Moe
Posted on September 17, 2020By Stan Ashbee Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe paid a visit to Maple Creek last week to celebrate the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program or MEEP funding… Read More »
Arkells’ ‘Campfire Chords’ offers a warm hug in 2020
Posted on September 7, 2020By Stan Ashbee Summer 2020, like the rest of the year, was a dive into unchartered territory, as Canadians from coast-to-coast tried to make sense… Read More »
Show your love to writers, editors, and square dancers
Posted on September 4, 2020By Stan Ashbee It has come to the News-Times’ attention, September is supposedly “Be Kind to Writers and Editors Month.” According to Inter-web legend, the… Read More »
Driven to help local hockey
Posted on September 4, 2020By Marcus Day It was a giant family reunion of sorts, one which overcame the threat of cancellation posed by COVID-19. Saturday saw 52 people… Read More »