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Pay it while it's cheap

Nearly everyone has had a case of the "just gotta." We just gotta run into the store for two seconds, we just gotta get this screaming kid to a bathroom, we just gotta carry this heavy box into the house.

Living and dying with the Riders

This week I had planned to talk about that controversial cover story in Rolling Stone about the Sheepdogs. You know, the one that described Saskatoon in such unflattering terms.

Tamil refugees hope for Canadian sympathy

Dear Editor, The recent arrival of nearly 500 Tamil migrants on Canada's west coast after a three-month voyage is troubling for both them and this country.

Should be, but it ain't

Dear Editor, In 106 to 43 B.C.
Lodge gone to the dogs

Lodge gone to the dogs

The weather wouldn't co-operate, but it didn't dampen the fun at Pine Island Lodge Saturday. The activities department organizes a summer fun day for residents and community members every summer.
Roughriders are back on track

Roughriders are back on track

The Saskatchewan Roughriders improved to 5-2 on the season with a 37-13 romp over the B.C. Lions Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium in the 2010 CFL Hall of Fame Game.
Vipers end summer bronzed from Westerns in Manitoba

Vipers end summer bronzed from Westerns in Manitoba

The Northwest Vipers rolled through provincials in Saskatoon easily and had high expectations heading into the Western Canadian Junior B Championships, which were held in Winnipeg last week. The Vipers started the tournament off right Aug.

Sports calendar by category

BASEBALL North Saskatchewan River Baseball League August 16, 2010: Lloydminster Meridian Twins host the Wilkie Brewers in game one of the NSRBL final. Game time is 6 p.m.

Layton calls for extension

Federal NDP leader Jack Layton has waded into the ongoing debate on whether there should be an extension to the March 2011 deadline for use of stimulus dollars.

Ride for prostate cure

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Motorcycle Ride For Dad bringing awareness to prostate cancer with a Cross Canada Tour. The tour starts August 1 in Ottawa, Ont. and ends August 29 in Victoria, BC.
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