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Things I do with words... Blizzard brings out the spirit of a community

Things I do with words... Blizzard brings out the spirit of a community

A crisis brings out the true nature of a community. Take, for example, a blizzard. Given that the city simply doesn’t have the resources to plow every street immediately, people are going to get stuck.
Politics - Big shoe to fall on budget day

Politics - Big shoe to fall on budget day

The news that Premier Brad Wall is taking a 3.5-per-cent wage cut and is asking the public service to do the same might have come as some relief to some. Cut back civil servants wages — problem solved, right? Not quite.
Royals reveal how they remain cheerful all the time (satire)

Royals reveal how they remain cheerful all the time (satire)

During the 2016 Royal Tour of Canada, Canadians could not help but notice that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, always seemed to be cheerful. Despite a schedule that took them to seven B.C.
Kudos for unique event

Kudos for unique event

Dear Editor: Wow! Casino Royale! Congratulations to Re-Discover Downtown Yorkton and the Health Foundation for their exciting new fundraising initiative! Transforming a car dealership (Royal Honda) into a magical Casino Royale with murals, fashion sh
Judge finds persons can consent at gunpoint (satire)

Judge finds persons can consent at gunpoint (satire)

Alleged victim questioned as to why he didn't just keep his hands out of his pocket
Editorial - Take advantage of your golf course

Editorial - Take advantage of your golf course

It is that time of year when golfers think wistfully of the impending season and non-golfers think angrily about why the City continues to own and run an unprofitable amenity for a minority of the population.
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

The Ruttle Report - Won't you be my friend, friend?

The Ruttle Report - Won't you be my friend, friend?

Social media is a funny thing when you break it down and really dissect it.
Letter to the Editor - Do we need another option?

Letter to the Editor - Do we need another option?

Dear Editor, Bear with me on this... Blue jeans are a legal product. Anyone who sees fit to is entitled to buy them, and imagine a law saying that if you want to drive a car then you are legally obligated to own them...
Nurturing the value of resources keeps profits in the province

Nurturing the value of resources keeps profits in the province

Mr. Wall suggests unpaid days off for the public servants to balance the budget? Sacrilege, you scream in frustration if you are beholding to these public service jobs.
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