Canora Courier

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

( Editor’s note: The following article details highlights of events which have been reported on by The Canora Courier during the course of 2016 to serve as a source of nostalgia for the year that has passed.

When round robin play in the Duck Mountain Super League of men's curling concluded in Benito January 3, Don Bowes and Ken Newell, each with records of four wins and two losses, were tied for top spot.

A total of 10 teams entered into a Christmas bonspiel held by the Canora Curling Club at the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre.