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Bilingualism shoppers

Bilingualism shoppers

Dear Editor, After four decades and multi-billions of dollars, Canadians have not embraced the concept of official bilingualism, which is considered to be another politically-motivated scheme to appease voters in Quebec.
Dumb move brings bad luck

Dumb move brings bad luck

Call it bad luck, good fortune, a dumb move or the occasion for a good chuckle - any of these descriptions could be used to describe a news item I read this week.
The day I met the charismatic Jack Layton

The day I met the charismatic Jack Layton

As a university student, I skipped class to see Jean Chretien make a campaign stop in Saskatoon. I got relatively close, close enough that when I hopped up on the rail to get a better view, a Mountie did a double take of my sudden movement.
Oily summer thoughts

Oily summer thoughts

"Do the kids have sunscreen on?" growls the momma bear. "Of course dear," I answer in quick reply "And bug spray?" "Absolutely. Of course they do, I have done this before." I give my best - I know dear smile.
Fitness after a baby

Fitness after a baby

Many new moms are excited to get back to exercising after having a baby. They want their bodies to return to the way they were before getting pregnant and they want it to happen fast.
How many wives does a man need?

How many wives does a man need?

Ed, my neighbour next door, has a different sense of humour than mine and he often tries out jokes on me. He had a Ben and Bob joke for me the other day. It went like this. Bob: Who introduced you to your wife? Ben: We just happened to meet.
Finding peace and beauty of the less-travelled path

Finding peace and beauty of the less-travelled path

This province has a lot of roads, all leading somewhere important, all seemingly under construction and all dotted with stories making Saskatchewan what it is. I spend a lot of time on those roads and sometimes I have to find a place to stay.
New Nikon excites a same population but brings big changes

New Nikon excites a same population but brings big changes

For 99.99999 per cent of humanity (and maybe a few more 999s), Aug. 24 will not be a big deal. For professional photographers, it could be the second coming. Or more like the fourth coming.
Three Ps all papa bears and grandfather should know

Three Ps all papa bears and grandfather should know

As promised, the Ps of daddy-hood need to be revisited, I had a pleasant reminder from our newest addition - announcing Mr. Jage Abdai.
Do you mean what you say?

Do you mean what you say?

Ever heard either of these expressions? "It's a deal. Let's shake on it," or "I'll be there, I give you my word.
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