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[26 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 144 views]

Every January, I decide to change my life. Actually, I frequently decide to change my life. Sometimes, I decide to pursue a new hobby, like wood carving.

Agriculture, Headline »

[26 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 321 views]
Maple Creek rancher represents Canada at conference

By Sheri Monk
Jess Parsonage was one of three Canadians selected to represent the country at the International Livestock Congress’ Young Ranchers Program held recently at Denver, Colorado.
“There was a gal from Australia, five ranchers from Mexico, two from the U.S. and three of us from Canada,” said Parsonage.
Though Einstein said time is relative, at 34-years-old, Parsonage may not be in the demographic many would think of in association with a youth-focused program. But in the ranching business, it is indicative of the changing times. Not as many are getting into …

Community, Featured, News »

[26 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 127 views]
Consul pastor finds his way to Haiti to help

By Sheri Monk
It was learned just after press time had passed that Consul pastor David Manley was on his way to Haiti to help with the relief efforts.

Community, Featured, Health »

[26 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 340 views]
Healthcare page on Facebok goes viral, receives attention

By Sheri Monk
Last week, Alan Howard wrote letters to local newspaper in the Southwest, encouraging them to write letters to government to express concern over how healthcare in the region is administered.

Agriculture »

[26 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 347 views]

By Sheri Monk
Northwest Consolidated Beef Producers (NWCBP) sent a letter to all members last week warning that Canada’s major beef processor be trying to break the group apart.

Community, Featured, Health »

[26 Jan 2010 | 6 Comments | 364 views]
Rural pharmacies challenged by people shortage

By Sheri Monk
Across the country, throughout much of Saskatchewan and certainly in the Southwest, doctor shortages have become a regular fixture of conversation and news coverage.