Going for Gold in Prairie Harvest Delays Amid Damp Fields
Swathed fields lie rumpled across the prairie awaiting harvest as damp weather and breakdowns slow harvest machinery. The piece notes fields turning to brass color and the need for timely use of equipment to complete the brief harvesting window.
Gold at the Canada Games and a farmer’s machine woes
Andrea Gradidge, a Wawanesa freelance writer, recalls a year of old machinery on the farm, parts shortages and high repair costs, the pride of Brandon’s Wheat City at the Canada Summer Games, and a literary win for a slim three line poem in Under a Prairie Sky.
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Alex
Saskatchewan
Sons and Daughters
H & L Motors
Brandon
Wheat City
Kerry Campbell
Andrea Gradidge
Wawanesa Area
Travelling in the U S A and Canadian travel taxes
A reader compares travel costs between Canada and the United States noting exchange rates, airline taxes, and fuel prices. The piece highlights higher tax on flights, similar gas prices to Europe, and overall price differences when snowbirding south.
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U.S. of A
U.S
Tampa
Florida
Holiday Costs Worth The Extra For A Winter Escape
A speaker argues that paying more for desired experiences is justified. They value a two week winter holiday in sunnier climes and accept higher prices for what they want most in life.
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Sunnier Climes
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