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With Saskatchewan gaining more influence on the national scene thanks to a stable government and a healthy resource base, we believe it's time to begin a serious push on Ottawa for a national energy policy.

Maybe a tilt against the hated Weyburn Red Wings was exactly what the doctor ordered. Whatever it was, the Estevan Bruins overcame their early-season scoring woes on Saturday to pick up their first win at Spectra Place this year.

As a lifelong hockey fan, this ongoing garbage between the players and owners is absolutely maddening. The level of talent and quality of product in the NHL is the highest it has been in years.

First on the agenda. Estevan already has a song! Last week I lamented, then suggested the Energy City required an anthem ... something we could sing and cling to with pride.

The Editor: Am I the only one out there who thinks that there is a serious lack of customer service in some businesses these days? Lately I have gone into stores where I was the only one in the store and there was no greeting or eye contact from the

If you haven't heard, Taylor Swift has a new CD coming out fairly soon. She actually has three new singles out already, which is a lot of new T-Swift tunes for your listening pleasure. Taylor Swift is definitely an artist I go back and forth with.

We heard the phrase "too big to fail" a lot during the global financial crisis in 2008-2009, particularly in reference to banks.

Marna's Musings

For decades in this province, Saskatchewan and its politics shared one common trait. Both were rather predictable.

Two things are evident in this sorry mess that is the National Hockey League's lockout of its players.