By: Jordan Twiss There’s no question that governments (and the people who make them work) have a difficult job of balancing a myriad of conflicting interests in a way that satisfies everyone, while somehow sticking within a budget that is almost always too small.
Read MoreStrychnine debate rages over ground squirrels
By: Calvin Daniels Richardson’s ground squirrels are fecund little critters, and they have a tendency to dig their burrows as populations grow in the most inconvenient places — such as farmer fields and pastures.
Read MoreBaseball’s mid-season fun is the best
By: Bruce Penton When Kyle Schwarber blasted three home runs on three swings in the mini home-run derby to break a tie in Major League Baseball’s annual all-star game in mid-July, it just confirmed that of all the major sports in North America, baseball does it best when it comes to mid-season (or end-of-year) classics.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2025
Something for everyone at Shell Lake Hey Days
By: Bevra Fee The annual summer bash in the village of Shell Lake has grown into a monster event, with the 2025 line-up drawing a larger crowd than ever. The 10 a.m. pancake breakfast hosted by the Partners in Worship church began the Saturday, July 19, festivities by feeding the masses in the ideal outdoor […]
Read MoreIn Trumpland, freedom comes with fine print
By: Jordan Twiss Anyone who’s heard U.S. President Donald Trump speak, should know by now that he has a tumultuous relationship with the truth.
Read MoreNew ag tech must be accessible
By: Calvin Daniels It still amazes me how showing interest in something on the internet suddenly results in your social media feeds being flooded with links to similar items.
Read MoreMcKenna departure a big blow for WHL
By: Bruce Penton The most electrifying player in Western Canadian hockey circles is chasing big bucks south of the border and won’t be displaying his ‘how-did-he-do-that?’ talent this winter in the Western Hockey League.
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