Q: We have a question regarding well ownership. Years ago A drilled a water well on his property. Later he subdivided his land, and sold the portion on which the well is located. While the well is near the boundary line, everyone agrees it is on the land A sold. Nevertheless, A and B, the […] Read more
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Ownership of well disputed – The Law
Hockey fundraiser hopes to set record
The Philadelphia Flyers haven’t won a Stanley Cup since 1975 but the Moosomin, Sask., version hopes to set a world record next month. Dressed in the NHL team’s colours, the white “Flyers” and the orange “Flyers” plan to play hockey for a continuous 25 hours starting at 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23. The fake Flyers […] Read more
‘Tis the season for fowl suppers
Steaming turkey, clouds of fluffy potatoes, heaps of spicy stuffing and ponds of gravy – it is a recipe for disaster if not made safely. While people manage to safely prepare food in their own kitchen, put a bunch of cooks in a hall for the local annual fowl supper and there could be trouble. […] Read more
Reader queries old dam’s right to remain intact – The Law
Q: A dam was built in the 1950s on a Saskatchewan farm to provide water for a market garden. The proper authority was obtained for the construction of the dam. Years later the owner of the land, A, sold the land to B. However, A retained approximately 10 acres, which contained the dam, and gifted […] Read more
Treating emotions in a healthy way – TEAM Resources
Recently a friend gave me a book called Emotional Smarts by June Donaldson from Calgary. It is a down-to-earth guide that outlines a common sense approach to doing well at home and work. This book contains practical ways to look after oneself and build healthy relationships. Donaldson talks about the need to recognize, understand and […] Read more
Help for degenerative disc disease; determining bone fractures – Health Clinic
Q: I am 54 years old and male. I worked as a heavy-duty mechanic for many years and am now paying for it with back problems. My doctor says I have degenerative disc disease and there is nothing that can be done. Is there any type of surgery that would work? My back is so […] Read more
Concerned farmer tests local water
DAVIDSON, Sask. – When Davidson, Sask., residents became aware last year that four babies in their district had been born with or developed cancer, they wondered why. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency declined to investigate because the infants each had different types of common cancers which does not constitute a “cluster.” Then a local organic farmer […] Read more
Oldest Saskatchewan resident dies at 108
Saskatchewan lost its oldest citizen Sept. 20. Molly Swetlikoff of Kamsack, Sask., died two months short of her 109th birthday. The former farmer first came to Canada in 1899, making her way to Mikado, Sask., with her brother and mother. They were pacifist Doukhobors who had left Swetlikoff’s father in prison in Siberia. A trip […] Read more
Sask exodus continues
From July 1, 2000 to July 1, 2001, Saskatchewan lost 6,209 people, which the opposition Saskatchewan Party says is the highest loss of any province last year. Saskatchewan Party MLA Ken Krawetz said disappearing citizens are proof of the NDP government’s failure. On Oct. 2 his party planned to outline how it would increase the […] Read more
Causes of bad breath – Health Clinic
Q: My husband has terrible breath. He doesn’t think he has a problem, but I do. I am sure it upsets other people as well. What causes this and what should he do about it? A: Halitosis, which is the proper name for bad breath, is most often caused by problems in the mouth, and […] Read more
