Mar
25
The following column appears in the March 26, 2012 edition of the Saskatoon Express: Imagine a world without Corner Gas. There would be a gaping hole on the entertainment landscape. Filmed in Saskatchewan, the #1 primetime Canadian or American) comedy …
Mar
14
A group of university students wants the City of Saskatoon to ban plastic shopping bags. Do they not have anything better to do? I had formulated a list of arguments against a ban but only one reason is needed. It …
Mar
12
I am a book addict. I love to read and I could conceivably fulfill this addiction via our public libraries. Unfortunately, I am also addicted to owning books. Perhaps this is a result of not owning very many books as …
Feb
08
Okay, so I abstained from from weighing in, on this blog anyway, on the story of one Saskatoon woman’s experience in Mexico. I really didn’t have to, as Lise Merle pretty much did it better than I ever could. Mainly …
Jan
31
The following originally ran in the Saskatoon Express, January 24, 2011: Picture this: a 20-year-old construction worker is injured in a freak, on-the-job accident. It’s clear that despite the fact that no industry rules or regulations were broken, his injury …
Jan
31
This column originally appeared in the Saskatoon Express, January 10, 2012: A new Saskatoon resident who just moved his life and business here from Alberta was giddy with excitement over the future of our beautiful city. “It reminds me of …
Jan
20
This is some cool new information from Ford (because we love Ford around here, as I’m sure you’ve noticed). Never really thought about how much water it takes to build a car… “Jan 20, 2012: Ford enters 2012 with plans …
Jan
19
“The President is a product.” – Pete Campbell, Mad Men For most politicians, a YouTube video showcasing their screw ups and viewed by thousands upon thousands of potential voters would equal a personal and professional public relations disaster. Most politicians …
Jan
10
Nevermind the tree-hugging warm-and-fuzzies that immediately spring to mind when one ponders an automotive hybrid. The Lincoln MKZ is no compact little electric car – its a full size sedan, full of luxury features. Still, there is no denying the effectiveness – …
Jan
07
Via CBC.ca: “A Saskatoon police officer who had sex with a member of the public while he was on duty, has been suspended for 30 days and demoted. The officer, Cst. Collin Reddekopp, was the subject of an investigation by …