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  • Westworld Saskatchewan Magazine, published by Canada Wide Media Limited. Westworld Saskatchewan is the award-winning travel and automotive magazine of CAA Saskatchewan.
    • "When Cows Fly: The sky really is the limit for local hams", Westworld Saskatchewan Magazine, Fall 2009, Vol.. 35, No. 3, p10. Writing and photography by Darrell Noakes.
    • "It's a gasp, gasp, gasp: Pushing pedals and making friends along the historic Qu'Appelle Valley", Westworld Saskatchewan Magazine, Summer 2009, Vol. 35, No. 2, pp18–23. Writing and photography by Darrell Noakes.
  • Blairmore Media Inc. for ABDLP Explorer, newsletter, Athabasca Basin Development Limited Partnership, Fall 2009
    • "Uranium Exploration Company Keeps Close Ties with Athabasca Communities", p1.
    • "Terri Daniels - A Legacy in the Making", p2.
  • Enterprise Now: Saskatchewan's quarterly newsletter on people and business engaged in economic growth, published by Enterprise Saskatchewan
    • "On to Something Big: Prairie Innovation", Enterprise Now, Volume 6, Summer 2010, p5.
    • "Waterwolf: An Idea With Some Teeth", Enterprise Now, Volume 6, Summer 2010, p6.
    • "Conference Hits Bullseye for Northwest Regional Partners", Enterprise Now, Volume 5, Spring 2010, p7.
    • "Bringing the World to the Farm", Enterprise Now, Volume 3, Fall 2009, p1. Writing and photography by Darrell Noakes.
    • "Partnerships Lend a Hand for Prospering Potash", Enterprise Now: Saskatchewan's quarterly newsletter on people and business engaged in economic growth, Volume 2, Summer 2009, p2.
    • "Catching the Wave", Enterprise Now, Volume 2, Summer 2009, p5.
    • "Less Waste, Cleaner Fuel, Great Idea", Enterprise Now: Saskatchewan's quarterly newsletter on people and business engaged in economic growth, Volume 2, Summer 2009, p6. Writing and photography by Darrell Noakes.
  • Enterprise Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Industry and Resources), Province of Saskatchewan
    • "International Road Dynamics: world leader in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)", Saskatchewan Manufacturing Week, special supplement to the Star-Phoenix, May, 24, 2008. Writing and photography by Darrell Noakes.
    • "Research facilities: Lab-based research is supporting companies in the field", Saskatchewan: A Mining Journal Supplment, Mining Journal Special Publication, p10. Mining Communications Ltd., Albert House, 1 Singer Street, London EC2A 4BQ, www.mining-journal.com, February 2007. Writing by Darrell Noakes.
  • The Conference Publishers, Ottawa
    • Conference proceedings report, National Educational Association of Disabled Students Job Search Forum, Saskatoon, October 17, 2008.
  • Business Unlimited, newsletter published by the former department of Saskatchewan Industry and Resources (now Enterprise Saskatchewan)
    • "Visions of Success", Business Unlimited, Volume 12 , Number 3, Fall 2007, p3. Writing and photography by Darrell Noakes.
    • "TinyEYE opens new window for speech therapy", Business Unlimited, Volume 12, Number 3 Fall 2007, p5. Writing and photography by Darrell Noakes.
    • "Development is Like Doing the Foxtrot", Business Unlimited, Volume 12, Number 2, Summer 2007, p2.
    • "Discovery of Rare Earth Minerals Could Lead to New Industry", Business Unlimited newsletter, Volume 12, Number 2, Summer 2006, p3.
    • "Investing in Lentils", Business Unlimited newsletter, Volume 11, Number 3, Autumn 2007, p2.
    • "Software Designers Passionate About Saskatoon", Business Unlimited, Volume 11, Number 3, Autumn 2006, p3.
    • "Heavy Weight Technology is Light on Traffic Flow", Business Unlimited, Volume 11, Number 3, Autumn 2006, p5.
    • "Building Bridges with Maori Business", Business Unlimited, Volume 11, Number 1, Spring 2006, p3.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 10, Summer 2010, ISSN 1916-2324 (writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "Saskatoon City Council Accepts South Caswell Hill Redevelopment Plan", pp7–10.
      "Lake Placid Still in the Running for River Landing", p10.
    • "Entry-level Home Ownership Scrapped in Willowgrove", pp10–11.
    • "Saskatoon Amends Land Speculation Rules", pp11–12.
    • "Replacing Lead Water Pipes Now Mandatory in Saskatoon", p12.
    • "CHBA-Sask Holds Forum Focusing on Sustainability", p13.
    • "Survey says Saskatoon Citizens Want Better Recycling", p13.
      "Gas Collection to Reduce City's Greenhouse Gas Emissions", pp13–15.
    • "City Park Local Area Plan Addresses Grown Concerns", p15.
      "Forensics Leads to Business: And You Thought Only Superman Could See Through Walls" Profile story, pp17–18.
    • "Sustainable Saskatoon: Are We There Yet?" Essay, pp21–22.
      "Many Shades of Green: A Home That Takes Sustainability To a Whole New Level", feature story, pp36–37.
    • "The Answer (to Renewable Energy) is Blowing in the Wind", sidebar, p38.
    • "Going to Ground", sidebar, p39.
    • "Solar Soars", sidebar, p39.
    • "Craik Green Home: Foundation for a School of Social Responsibility", feature story, pp47–50.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 9, Spring 2010, ISSN 1916-2324 (writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "Ambitious Broadway District Plan Unveiled — Central Avenue Could Be Next", pp10–11.
    • "Home Designed with Organization in Mind: Clear kitchen, ample storage and even a mud room", pp15–16.
    • "Simplifying Our Homes for Spring", essay, pp19–20.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 8, Winter 2009, ISSN 1916-2324 (writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "Innovative Interiors: Sometimes Invisible; Often Inspired and Individual", essay, pp19–20.
    • "Transforming the Old into New?", pp30–33.
    • "Traditional Meets Contemporary: Wallpaper is an Interior Solution with ‘Wow'", pp39–40.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 7, Fall 2009, ISSN 1916-2324 (writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "A Prairie School of Architecture: Is It Time?", essay, pp19–20.
    • "The King George brings a cosmopolitan atmosphere to downtown living", feature story, pp27–29.
    • "Luxury living on Broadway: Luxe sets a new standard", pp34–36.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 6, Summer 2009, ISSN 1916-2324 (writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "Innovators: Holmes-Endorsed Spray Insulation Foam; Green, Unique in Canada", pp15–16.
    • "The Quest for a Sustainable Saskatoon", essay, pp19–20.
    • "How Green is Saskatoon? It's Becoming a Movement, Not Just a Colour", pp21–27.
    • "Fresh and local in downtown: Ethical food for metro folk", pp28–30.
    • "A House with Sun Sense: Solar System Heats Suburban Home", pp31–32.
    • "Style: How to Hide your Floors; Put Sensuous, Sustainable Leather Under Your Feet", pp35–36.
    • "Spotlight: Green Renovator Recycles 80 Per Cent of Demolition materials", pp41–42.
    • "Practical: Where to find green products, services and advice", pp43–44.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 5, Spring 2009, ISSN 1916-2324 (writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "Shifting Towards Sustainable Housing", p7.
    • "Suppliers: Create or Reincarnate; Furnishings That Are True to You", pp15–17.
    • "Celebrating a Remarkable Sense of Place: Revitalized homes, revitalized neighbourhoods, revitalized citizenry", essay, pp26–27.
    • "A Tale of Two Renos: Couples Rejuvenate Their Home To Reflect Their Personalities," pp32–38.
    • "Showcase: A New World Urban Barn From an Old School Grocery Store", pp49–51.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 4, Winter 2008, ISSN 1916-2324 (writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "Showcase: The European touch; Kurylyk Home Inspired by Gleaming Italian Tile", pp15–17.
    • "Profile: Interior Designer Happy Grove; Creator of Harmonious and Healthy Living Spaces", pp19–20.
    • "At Home in the Winter of Our Content: Our homes are the enduring reflection of who we are, and that is most true when considering our interior spaces", essay, pp26–27.
    • "Design Diva: Global Sophistication Inspires Interior Designer's Projects", pp28–36.
      "The Light Within: How to Brighten Your Interior in the Seasonal Saskatoon Gloom", pp37–39.
    • "Spotlight: Post and Beam Palace; Octagon Log Home with Wrap-Around Country Views", pp47–48.
    • "Review: Willingdon Place; Historic Cul-De-Sac Has Character and Charm", p49.
    • "Standards: Harmony and Balance; What makes a feel-good home feel good", p51.
    • "The Room: Super Garage Ideas; Turn your garage into a space you can be proud of", pp55–56.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 3, Fall 2008, ISSN 1916-2324 (writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "RiverGreen Development Design on Target", p7.
    • "Green Week Proclaimed in Saskatoon", pp7–8.
    • "Saskatoon to Preserve Night Sky", pp8–9.
    • "Profile: Enthusiastic About Saskatchewan; Developer sees sustainable neighbourhoods as key to future growth", pp17–18.
    • "Dreaming of a Sustainable Future: Dramatic changes are taking place in the Saskatoon home building environment", essay, pp26–27.
    • "Gimme Shelter: Saskatoon Learns New Ways to Make Housing Affordable", pp29–35.
    • "The Wright Stuff: Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Renovations Transform Saskatchewan Crescent Residence", pp42–46.
    • "Preview: Evolving Evergreen; Sustainable Village to Grow Naturally", pp49–51.
    • "The Room: The Home Office; Be Comfortable, Not Cramped", pp57–58.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 2, Summer 2008, ISSN 1916-2324 (writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "Building Saskatchewan Green Conference Includes Public Events for 2008", p7.
    • "Restore and Recycling Centre Expands to New Location", pp7–8.
    • "Profile: He Walks the Talk; Green Developer Sees a Sustainable Saskatoon", pp11–12.
    • "Décor: The Three Rs of Interior Decorating; Re-used, Reclaimed, Renewable Furnishings Make a Statement", pp13–14.
    • "Style: Green Light; Energy-efficient Lighting Adds Style and Saves Utility Costs", pp15–16.
    • "Greenery: A Gathering of Gardeners; Community Gardens are Downright Neighbourly", pp17–19.
    • "Showcase: Subtle Sustainability; Solar Home Shines in Varsity View", pp21–22.
      "The Warmth and Winds of Change: Can Sun and Wind Power Saskatoon's Future?", essay, pp24–25.
    • "The Power of Sunshine: Shedding Light on Solar Energy in One of Canada's Sunniest Cities", pp26–28.
    • "Reclaiming the Night Sky", pp29–31.
    • "Wind Power: Will it Work in Saskatoon?", pp34–36.
    • "The Room: Young and Green; Sustainability Starts in the Nursery", pp39–40.
      "Spotlight: A Living Model of Sustainable Living; Rivergreen Ecovillage Takes Environmentalism Mainstream", pp41–42.
    • "Tipsheet: Gifts of Green; These Programs Give You Money to Save Energy", pp43–44.
      "Practica: Simple and Savvy; Basic Steps to Save Energy at Home", p45.
    • "Ecolife: The Green Room; Tips for Healthier Floors and Walls", pp47–48.
    • "Suppliers: From hard-to-Find Parts to Urban Treasure; ReStore Sells Recycled Building Supplies", pp51–52.
  • Saskatoon Home Magazine, Issue 1, Spring 2008, ISSN 1916-2324 (Writing and photography by Darrell Noakes)
    • "Style: The Beauty of Restoration; Updating the Look of an Old Home through Professional Renovation", pp11–12.
    • "Greenery: The Saskatoon Garden; Of Planning, Edibles and Easy Care", pp17–18.
    • "Discovering a Distinctive New Saskatoon Style: A Unique Combination of Orderliness and Individual Charm", essay, pp22–23.
    • "The Past is Prologue: How turning the Old into the New Is Transforming Downtown", pp24–27.
    • "2nd Avenue: Historic Department Store Transforms into High-Ceiling Urban Residential Units", pp28–29.
    • "Rumley: Ingenuity and Imagination Preserve the Historic Character", pp30–32.
    • "King George: A Classic Hotel transformed into an Eco-friendly, Parisian-style Luxury Condo Complex", pp33–34.
    • "T. Eaton: Light-filled Conversion Wins Heritage Award", pp35–36.
    • "Fairbanks: Machinery and Mill Supply Warehouse", pp37–39.
    • "The Room: Great Rooms; Great for Entertaining", pp41–43.
    • "Suppliers: Great Openings; Exploring Door Options", pp45–46.
    • "Showcase: Modern Meets Traditional; Award-winning Design", pp49–50.
    • "Practical: Permits and Programs; City Hall Has What You Need", pp55–56.
  • Verb, published by Parity Press, Saskatoon. Weekly community newspaper covering urban news and events
    • "New Pet Urine Bylaw Mulled By City Council", Verb Issue 96, Jul 2–8, 2010, p.2.
    • "Kids' Hospital: RUH Chosen For New Facility", Verb Issue 95, Jun 25–Jul 1, 2010, p.2.
    • "River Landing Village Gets New Down Payment", Verb Issue 94, Jun 18–24, 2010, p.2.
    • "Puppy Mill Shutdown Leaves SPCA Swamped", Verb Issue 93, Jun 11–17, 2010, p.2.
    • "Circle Drive South Project Officially Underway", Verb Issue 92, Jun 4–10, 2010, p.2.
    • "25th Street Extension Cost Jumps: City Council Approves New Funds To Buy Land, Upgrade Railway", Verb Issue 91, May 28–Jun 3, 2010, p.2.
    • "River Landing Sale Price Set", Verb Issue 91, May 28–Jun 3, 2010, p.2.
    • "Local Vacant Lots To Grow Food For The Needy", Verb Issue 90, May 21–27, 2010, p.2.
    • "Gang Rape Lie Earns Woman Jail Sentence", Verb Issue 86, Apr 23–29, 2010, p.2.
    • "River Landing Plan Re-Approved: City Agrees To Give Megaproject Developer Second Chance", Verb Issue 85, Apr 16–22, 2010, p.2.
    • "Baseball Fields In Short Supply", Verb Issue 85, Apr 16–22, 2010, p.2.
    • "Brothel Busted: Three Women Facing Charges", Verb Issue 84, Apr 9–15, 2010, p.2.
    • "Transit Set To Launch EcoPass", Verb Issue 84, Apr 9–15, 2010, p.2.
      "Google Transit Coming: Bus Routes Soon Available Via Google Maps", Verb Issue 81, Mar 19–25, 2010, p2.
    • "New Dome Idea: Latest Proposal Worth $1.2B", Verb Issue 80, Mar 12–18, 2010, p2.
    • "Green Party Decries Coyote Bounty Program", Verb, Issue 78, Feb 26–Mar 4, 2010, p2.
    • "Small Towns Get Street View", Verb, Issue 77, Feb 19–25, 2010, p2.
    • "Knife Ban Sought By Top Cop", Verb, Issue 75, Feb 5–11, 2010, p2.
    • "Broadway Reno Plans Released", Verb, Issue 73, Jan 22–28, 2010, p2.
    • "Daylight Savings Vote In 2011", Verb, Issue 72, Jan 15–21, 2010, p2.
    • "City Wants Vibrant Farm Market", Verb, Issue 70, Dec 18 – 24, 2009, p2.
    • "Mendel Move Approved: River Landing To Host New $58M Art Gallery", Verb, Issue 68, Dec 4 – 10, 2009, p2.
    • "School Funding In Jeopardy", Verb, Issue 68, Dec 4 – 10, 2009, p2.
      "Transit Installing New Electronic Fare Boxes", Verb, Issue 67, Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2009, p2.
    • "40 km/h School Zones Unlikely", Verb, Issue 67, Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2009, p2.
    • "Stoon Taxi Industry To Undergo $50K Review", Verb, Issue 66, Nov 20–26, 2009, p2.
    • "Coyote Bounty: $20-Per-Kill Strategy Debated", Verb, Issue 66, Nov 20–26, 2009, p2.
    • "Stoon Police To Use Aircraft To Catch Speeders", Verb, Issue 65, Nov 13–19, 2009, p2.
    • "River Landing Megaproject Dead In The Water", Verb, Issue 64, Nov 6–18, 2009, p2.
    • "Stoon Pop. Now 250K", Verb, Issue 61, Oct 16–22, 2009, p1.
    • "Recycling Debate Rages", Verb, Issue 61, Oct 16–22, 2009, p2.
    • "Random Breathalyzer Tests", Verb, Issue 60, Oct 9–15, 2009, p1.
    • "Privatize Liquor", Verb, Issue 59, Oct 2–8, 2009, p1.
    • "Taxi Cheating, Sabotage", Verb, Issue Verb 59, Oct 2–8, 2009, p2.
    • "Commute Times Skyrocket", Verb, Issue 58, Sep 25–Oct 1, 2009, p1.
    • "Atchison To Run For Third Term As Mayor", Verb, Issue 57, Sep 18–24, 2009, p1.
    • "$50 Million Library Expansion Proposed", Verb, Issue 57, Sep 18–24, 2009, p2.
    • "Bush Coming To Saskatoon", Verb, Issue 56, Sep 11–17, 2009, p1.
    • "Texting & Driving Ban", Verb, Issue 55, Sep 4–10, 2009, p1.
    • "Stoon Airport Cab Monopoly", Verb, Issue 52, Aug 14–20, 2009, p1.
    • "Government May Ban VLTs", Verb, Issue 51, Aug 7–13, 2009, p1.
    • "Saskatoon Keeps On Growing", Verb, Issue 50, Jul 31–Aug 6, 2009, p2.
    • "New Taxi Company For Saskatoon", Verb, Issue 47, Jul 10–16, 2009, p1.
    • "Police Testing Car Cameras", Verb, Issue 46, Jul 3–9, 20009, p1.
    • "Huge Pay For Crown Execs", Verb, Issue 45, Jun 26–Jul2, 2009, p1.
    • "$118M For Higher Ed", Verb, Issue 44, Jun 19–25, 2009, p1.
      "Biker Gang Challenges Legislation", Verb, Issue 43, Jun 12–18, 2009, p1.
    • "Kids Get 10 Grad Drinks", Verb, Issue 43, Jun 12–18, 2009, p2.
    • "SaskTel Out $6 Million In Prepaid Fees", Verb, Issue 42, Jun 5–11, 2009, p1.
    • "New Rules Help Landlords", Verb, Issue 42, Jun 5–11, 2009 p1., p2.
    • "The new green city", Verb, Issue 41, May 29–Jun 4, 2009, p1.
    • "SK's tallest building is put on hold", Verb, Issue 41, May 29–Jun 4, 2009, p1.
    • "City faces taxi crisis", Verb, Issue 40, May 22–28, 2009, p1.
    • "Biggest City Budget Ever", Verb, Issue 36, April 24–30, 2009, p1.
    • "Taxi Deadline Extended", Verb, Issue 35, Apr 17–23, 2009, p2.
    • "SGI Seeks Rate Hike", Verb, Issue 34, Apr 10–16, 2009, p1.
    • "Sask. Should Take Nuclear Path: Report", Verb, Issue 34, Apr 10–16, 2009, p1.
    • "SGI License Debacle", Verb, Issue 32, Mar 27–Apr 2, 2009, p1.
    • "City Gets Google Street View", Verb, Issue 32, Mar 27–Apr 2, 2009, p2.
    • "Downtown Grocery Store", Verb, Issue 31, Mar 20–26, 2009, p1.
    • "New Budget Is Good News for Saskatoon", Verb, Issue 31, Mar 20–26, 2009, p1.
    • "25th Street Extension Okayed", Verb, Issue 31, Mar 20–26, 2009, p2.
    • "Mayor Attacks Maclean's", Verb, Issue 30, Mar 13–19, 2009, p1.
    • "FNUC Funding Gets Withheld", Verb, Issue 29, Mar 6–12, 2009, p2.
    • "University Faces Tough Budget Calls", Verb, Issue 28, Feb 28–Mar 5, 2009, p1.
    • "3rd Ave Concerns Addressed", Verb, Issue 28, Feb 28–Mar 5, 2009, p2.
    • "STC gets 7.8 million operating grant", Verb, Issue 27, Feb 20–27, 2009, p1.
    • "SaskEnergy Applies For Big Rate Cut", Verb, Issue 27, Feb 20–27, 2009, p1.
    • "3rd Avenue Overhaul", Verb, Issue 26, Feb 13–19, 2009, p1.
    • "Sask. MLAs To Raise Pay In Recession", Verb, Issue 26, Feb 13–19, 2009, p1.
    • "Natural Gas Prices Too High", Verb, Issue 26, Feb 13–19, 2009, p2.
    • "Premier Blasts Budget", Verb, Issue 24, Jan 30–Feb 5, 2009, p1.
    • "2009-01-22 NDP leadership race gets competitive", Verb, Issue 23 - Jan 23–29, 2009, p1.
    • "2009-01-22 Tanning Bed Catches Fire", Verb, Issue 23 - Jan 23–29, 2009, p2.
    • "Cab Fee Hike Proposed", Verb, Issue 22, Jan 16–22, 2009, p1.
    • "Police seek $4 million budget increase", Verb, Issue 22, Jan 16–22, 2009, p2.
    • "U of S endowment fund down $30M", Verb, Issue 20, December 19–25, 2008, p1.
    • "Govt hikes camping fees", Verb, Issue 20, December 19–25, 2008, p2.
    • "Schools Mull Eliminating All Grades", Verb, Issue 19, December 12–18, 2008, p2.
    • "$91M For New Cop Shop", Verb, Issue 18, December 5–11, 2008, p1.
    • "Dog Owners Fight Park Closure", Verb, Issue 18, December 5–11, 2008, p2.
    • "MLAs Get $1,885 Chairs", Verb, Issue 17, Nov 28–Dec 4, 2008, p1.
    • "Saskatoon To Get New Biggest Mall", Verb, Issue 17, Nov 28–Dec 4, 2008, p1.
    • "Parking Crackdown", Verb, Issue 16, Nov 21–27, 2008, p1.
    • "Tax Dollars Wasted", Verb, Issue 16, Nov 21–27, 2008, p2.
    • "Transit To Get Electronic Fare Boxes", Verb, Issue 16, Nov 21–27, 2008, p2.

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