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  Celebrate success in equal treatment

  March 4th, 2010 - 7 h 20

  A conversation the other day brought up the oft-repeated question of whether women are better off today than they were 50 years ago.    The quick answer appears to be “of course”; the thought-about answer, “perhaps”; while...

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  Goin' for gold in the Jell-o eating competition

  March 1st, 2010 - 11 h 30

  By the time this column goes to press, the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games will be basically over. I, for one, will miss CTV’s excellent coverage of this international event, but I’m also eager to get back to my normal TV-viewing...

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  Goin’ for gold in the Jell-O eating competition

  February 27th, 2010 - 12 h 14

  By the time this column goes to press, the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games will be basically over. I, for one, will miss CTV’s excellent coverage of this international event, but I’m also eager to get back to my normal TV-viewing...

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  We'll see if you really can go home again this April

  February 26th, 2010 - 8 h 16

  This week I met a woman who originally came from England but has lived in Canada for 40 years.    She was telling me that Leicester, her home town, has changed almost beyond recognition since she first left.    This...

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  In 1927, Moose Jaw was site of largest Klan meeting ever held in Canada

  February 26th, 2010 - 0 h 12

  Moral reform societies of the early 1900s were successful in uniting all Protestant denominations behind the Ban-the-Bar crusades which led to Prohibition.     But when it came to cleaning up brothels, boozeries and gambling...

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  Canadian athletes haven't let us down at all

  February 25th, 2010 - 9 h 31

  Somebody recently noted Canada has been doing well at the Olympics, getting top 10 finishes in events in which we’ve never come close to the top 10 before, such as men’s biathlon.     However, most of those finishes have been...

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  Stop me if you've heard this one before

  February 22nd, 2010 - 10 h 36

  In discussions with my co-workers, as well as my mother, the topic of what I should give up for Lent this year led to one reoccurring suggestion — sarcasm.    I was like, “Well I’ll just get on that right...

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  Kidneys holding position of honour in pie and pudding

  February 19th, 2010 - 9 h 00

  A reader who isn’t squeamish about eating organ meats has requested a recipe for steak and kidney pie.    This dish is a common British dish, so my cookbooks suggest, and many recipes exist, many similar but with slight variations...

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  Making Lenten sacrifice takes some planning

  February 19th, 2010 - 8 h 42

  Every year I give up something for Lent, but this year I’m finding it hard to think of something.    Often I give up chocolate but really I think that’s cheating as I don’t actually eat much of the sweet stuff....

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  Moose Jaw was a temporary home to soldiers of the Northwest Rebellion

  February 19th, 2010 - 1 h 44

  As a government supply base, troop mustering centre, and site of a military hospital, Moose Jaw saw plenty of behind-the-front action during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.    Not since the spring of 1883 when the first parties of...

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Other news

• February 17th, 2010 Being a couch potato is OK this month
• February 15th, 2010 Savouring the tastes and smells of good Chinese food
• February 12th, 2010 Sitting seaside with a helping of fish and chips
• February 12th, 2010 Some hopeful predictions for Canada at the Olympics
• February 12th, 2010 Adults taking fun out of winter
• February 12th, 2010 Weekend of many events offers time for family activities
• February 11th, 2010 Moose Jaw’s first courthouse, on the corner of High and First, was built in 1893
• February 10th, 2010 Adults taking fun out of winter
• February 8th, 2010 In praise of the almighty CBC
• February 5th, 2010 Rawleigh's anniversary publication offered more than recipes
• February 4th, 2010 Moose Jaw’s post office clock tower caused controversy
• February 4th, 2010 Tories might have to pay for prorogation blunder
• February 3rd, 2010 Is farm milk better than city milk?
• January 29th, 2010 Job helps making friends all over the world easy
• January 29th, 2010 Aunt's cookbook offers recipes free from fancy cookery

• January 28th, 2010 Electric power came to Moose Jaw in 1891
• January 27th, 2010 Body's bounce bound to bomb
• January 23rd, 2010 Choosing the cast for The Next Generation reboot
• January 22nd, 2010 England's National Trust sites provide adventures
• January 22nd, 2010 Pianos, organs were treasured sources of entertainment in the 19th century
• January 21st, 2010 My No. 1 pick fora sports movie is ... Bull Durham
• January 20th, 2010 Tax credit has warming effect
• January 19th, 2010 Weddings seem to take on a life of their own
• January 16th, 2010 Who I am continues to change as times goes on
• January 15th, 2010 Hometown recovering from tragic start to 2010
• January 15th, 2010 Cooking in 1930s assisted by Five Roses Flour cookbook
• January 14th, 2010 Owns Two Horses, Crossed Eagle Quills among Lakota women who lived in area
• January 14th, 2010 These are a few of my favourite ... sports movies
• January 11th, 2010 New cellphone law will grow on me I'm sure
• January 8th, 2010 Cabbage features prominently in winter-time soups
• January 7th, 2010 Demo of snow-clearing machines in 1927 was a hoopla-filled event
• January 7th, 2010 My choices for favourite sports documentaries
• January 6th, 2010 Moose Jaw parties to be remembered
• January 6th, 2010 Moose Jaw parties to be remembered
• January 2nd, 2010 Buttery thoughts from the theatre
• December 31st, 2009 Will there be kissing or knuckle touching
• December 31st, 2009 Focusing on goals for 2010
• December 31st, 2009 Regular fare welcome after complicated holiday meals
• December 30th, 2009 Will there be kissing or knuckle touching?
• December 28th, 2009 I’m a product of the ’90s and proud of it
• December 24th, 2009 New traditions begin with this Christmas Eve
• December 24th, 2009 Child-friendly recipes featured in The Milk Calendar
• December 23rd, 2009 Nostalgia fills Christmas preparations
• December 19th, 2009 For me, Christmas is all about the seven deadly sins
• December 18th, 2009 Divinity fudge, a divine treat to join other homemade candy

• December 18th, 2009 At least the snow here is the real deal
• December 17th, 2009 Roughness gave way to refinement at early Moose Jaw holiday celebrations
• December 17th, 2009 Profanity can go hand-in-hand with passion
• December 16th, 2009 Still coping with Saskatchewan's winter
• December 12th, 2009 Appreciation for those who work outdoors
• December 11th, 2009 Sweet treats sweeten Christmas holiday celebrations
• December 11th, 2009 In late 1800s, area residents gathered for church Christmas celebrations
• December 10th, 2009 I love receiving cards, just never seem to send them
• December 9th, 2009 Home-baked hockey pucks coming up
• December 9th, 2009 Home-baked hockey pucks coming up
• December 7th, 2009 Welligton White took advantage of building boom and made bricks
• December 5th, 2009 Imagine Christmas from a Trekkie’s perspective
• December 4th, 2009 Dressing or stuffing fit to accompany any holiday turkey dinner
• December 3rd, 2009 Residential laundry worker underpaid
• November 27th, 2009 First Canadian winter hasn't been bad ... so far
• November 27th, 2009 Christmas season gatherings made easier with potluck format
• November 26th, 2009 Rabid Rider fans could carry team to Cup win
• November 25th, 2009 Heart's desire might be under the tree
• November 21st, 2009 It takes time, perseverance to find just the right gift
• November 20th, 2009 Canadian bars not quite the same as English pubs
• November 18th, 2009 Comfort food sandwich challenges chefs
• November 15th, 2009 I do enjoy a good Apocalyptic scene now and then
• November 13th, 2009 It's English, just not quite the same English
• November 13th, 2009 Ovens working overtime to get ahead of Christmas rush
• November 12th, 2009 Byelection results are not an indictment of Liberals or Ignatieff
• November 7th, 2009 November full of intrigue — and chilly weather
• November 6th, 2009 No Bonfire Night this weekend at her new home
• November 5th, 2009 No reason to expect a change in provincial politics in 2011
• October 23rd, 2009 Life of a politician — or candidate — no easy
• October 22nd, 2009 Hopefully, recycling will be high on council's priorities