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Federal budget is short on innovation or social value

Federal budget is short on innovation or social value

It assumes government is the agent of change and social stability for the middle class - the same philosophy that's wrongly guided most spending for decades
Canada should stop living in the health-care funding past

Canada should stop living in the health-care funding past

Governments should work together to fund pharmacare, dental care and rehabilitation as part of an improved funding model
Knowledge is power

Knowledge is power

Dear Editor In light of the provincial budget I feel compelled to express my concerns. Cuts to education and libraries are mistakes, big mistakes. Well-educated and literate people are good for society and democracy.
Cutting libraries hurts everyone

Cutting libraries hurts everyone

Dear Editor Cutting libraries during a recession is like cutting hospitals during a plague. We need libraries. Small towns rely on libraries for community spaces, social interaction and Internet access.
STC need is still there if dollars are not

STC need is still there if dollars are not

With the release of the provincial budget comes the destruction of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company. Along with the 224 jobs that will be lost, connections will be lost between the 253 communities that STC serves.
Time for USA Hockey to properly compensate their players

Time for USA Hockey to properly compensate their players

The United States hockey governing body has been in the news a lot recently and for good reason. With the women’s world hockey championship set to start on March 31 in Flint, Mich. the women announced they are going to boycott the games.
A split verdict about drinking

A split verdict about drinking

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, and I had another of our differences of opinion. It sure doesn’t take much to get us on opposite sides of the fence.
Start first aid training in Grade 8, recertify in Grade 11

Start first aid training in Grade 8, recertify in Grade 11

I’ve been pondering this column for a few weeks, ever since I recertified my first aid training, yet again.
Uncertainty discouraging mining investment in Canada

Uncertainty discouraging mining investment in Canada

Spending on exploration - the lifeblood of the industry - dropped for the fourth consecutive year and is at its lowest point since 2005
Growing vegetables in containers

Growing vegetables in containers

Regardless of how little space you have it is still possible to garden. Even if you only have a small balcony, you can still enjoy eating fresh vegetables grown in containers.
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