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Things I do with words... Talking about toddlers who decide our taxes

Things I do with words... Talking about toddlers who decide our taxes

The debate about carbon tax has reached the equivalent level of discourse of a toddler and frustrated parent arguing about nap time. Premier Brad Wall has plugged his ears, stamped his feet and shouted no as loud as he possibly can.
Wall is the reason why rollbacks are needed

Wall is the reason why rollbacks are needed

For most of us, it’s an easy and simple solution to ask Saskatchewan public servants to do their part to tackle the province’s billion-dollar deficit. But for Premier Brad Wall, it’s also a problem of his own making. Consider the wages at SaskPower.
Does the image of Viola Desmond fit in the sequence used in our currency?

Does the image of Viola Desmond fit in the sequence used in our currency?

Looked in your wallet lately? Besides being a little thinner than last Christmas we are all in store for a new gift. I'm talking about the Bank of Canada bank notes we might have. Change is on the way in the form of the images displayed on them.
Sharing thoughts after the Christmas season

Sharing thoughts after the Christmas season

You have probably heard of the drunk who stumbles upon a baptism by a river. The minister turns to him and says, "Mister, are you ready to find Jesus?" "Yes sir," he says. The minister dunks him under the water and pulls him right back up.
Agriculture's employment shortage is due to inexperience

Agriculture's employment shortage is due to inexperience

Moving forward the agriculture sector will continue to face one major issue, and that is finding quality employees. Overall, the sector, especially at the primary production level, is becoming less important in terms of overall national economy.
A new year brings a new perspective

A new year brings a new perspective

Well, 2016 is finally behind us. I’m relieved to have an excuse to wipe my hands of all that garbage.
New year, new intentions, new beginnings

New year, new intentions, new beginnings

Another New Year’s celebration has come and gone. Champagne corks have been popped, horns have been blown, and hugs, kisses and good wishes exchanged.
Response to violence is with love, compassion and dialogue

Response to violence is with love, compassion and dialogue

It seemed that with the ceasefire in Syria, coupled with the reconciliation efforts of the United States and Japan, the world was moving towards international stability and peace.
Winter sports prove valuable in losing weight for New Year's resolutions

Winter sports prove valuable in losing weight for New Year's resolutions

Happy New Year everybody! I bet that most of you have made a New Year’s resolution to shed a few pounds, and being physically active ought to be a major part of that. Skiing would be a great activity in an effort to burn off a lot of calories.
Government of right track: MLA

Government of right track: MLA

Dear Editor: The January 4 editorial suggests that rolling back government wages, as recently suggested by Premier Brad Wall, would somehow be detrimental to the economy. I completely disagree.
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