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As I See It: A stroll down Main Street

As I See It: A stroll down Main Street

The other day while I was walking down Main Street in Carlyle, I saw something that made me stop in my tracks for a couple seconds.
The mark of Zero

The mark of Zero

My daughter came up to me this week, excited about the costume she has planned for my grandson to wear this Hallowe'en. It's mid-October, people. I hope this kid appreciates a mother who can pull that off.
These things I think.

These things I think.

I think I owe somebody an apology. If you are a faithful reader of The Mercury, you likely noticed last week that I was called on the carpet for my "potty mouth.
The things we fear

The things we fear

We have small fears and big fears. For example, some of us are not that excited about petting snakes, but we don't necessarily fear them, do we? Just a cautious reluctance. Now skydiving - without lessons and a torn parachute big time fear.
He waited twelve years; Doc's time has come

He waited twelve years; Doc's time has come

When Roy Halladay left the Toronto Blue Jays for Philadelphia as part of a four-team trade in the off-season, it came as a surprise to no one. For the entire 2009 MLB season there had been speculation and rumors that "Doc" was on his way out.
Who is taking care of business?

Who is taking care of business?

There is a palpable feeling of unease drifting across southeast Saskatchewan. As a result of extensive, rapid growth, it has become apparent that one body in particular has been caught off guard, and that is our provincial government.
Take your breath away. Please

Take your breath away. Please

It happens to all of us at one time or another. Usually it happens to me. But not long ago it happened to my wife. Oh, happy days. We were at a concert on a recent Saturday night.
Rider Insider

Rider Insider

For the fourth consecutive year, Roughrider fans will be able to watch their team in the playoffs at Mosaic Stadium.
Potash report adds to Sask.'s economic uncertainty

Potash report adds to Sask.'s economic uncertainty

If ever there was a fall when Saskatchewan, especially rural Saskatchewan, could use some good economic news, it's this fall.
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Decriminalizing prostitution

Out and About Decriminalizing prostitution

A nation-wide debate over the decriminalization of prostitution is poised to take centre stage any day now.
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