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Politics - Bad job news just starting?

Politics - Bad job news just starting?

It obviously isn’t all bad news. In fact, under the circumstances of being in another recession and the continued fall in oil prices, Saskatchewan’s August job numbers weren’t quite as bad as some thought they would be.
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

The Tories turned back the clock 115 years

The Tories turned back the clock 115 years

The editor: Once again we have propaganda about how the federal Tories help western Canada. Let the record show just how helpful they are to agriculture.
Impact of flooding far-ranging

Impact of flooding far-ranging

Dear Editor: Open Letter to: All Saskatchewan People The Flooding in the Quill Lakes is no longer just the problem of a few farmers, it is soon to become everyone’s problem. Every taxpayer has a stake in this.
Suzuki wrong

Suzuki wrong

Dear Editor, David Suzuki is wrong to imply that the group I lead, the International Climate Science Coalition (ICSC), was set up by “fossil-fuel interests.” In reality, the ICSC was founded in 2007 by Terry Dunleavy, OBE, of New Zealand. Mr.
New research demonstrates the merits or incorporating old idea

New research demonstrates the merits or incorporating old idea

When I was growing up on a small mixed farm a half century ago summerfallow was the norm when it came to crop planning. Farmers just naturally left one-third to one-half of their cropable land fallow each year.
Dam project to have far-reaching implications for everyone

Dam project to have far-reaching implications for everyone

The editor: The flooding in the Quill Lakes area is no longer just the problem of a few farmers, it is soon to become everyone’s problem. Every taxpayer has a stake in this.
Autumn enjoyment

Autumn enjoyment

In the last few days typical autumn weather was enjoyed. Rain, forecasted for a good part of the prairies as a low crosses the region, will be upon us in a few days. Hopefully harvest is completed in many areas after many interruptions.
All things considered... Through a child’s eyes

All things considered... Through a child’s eyes

With every change in season, I try to take a new bunch of silk flowers to my mother’s grave. Like so many others who do the same for their loved ones, bringing flowers is a way to honour her memory.
Fishing Parkland Shorelines - New lures and a mystery too

Fishing Parkland Shorelines - New lures and a mystery too

Welcome to Week CVXXIV of ‘Fishing Parkland Shorelines’. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman, loving to fish, but far from an expert.
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