Opinion

A friend of mine who happens to be a teacher in the city made a couple interesting observations as to why his union has now twice failed to ratify a contract.

It may come as a shock to many of you, but I actually enjoy reading. But while my esteemed colleagues might read scientific style, fact based books or fantasy/sci-fi stuff, I do not.

For genealogists who are researching Scottish family ties, a publication worth checking is "Scots Magazine". The sub-title is "For people who love Scotland", and it makes fascinating reading that will add a new dimension to your genealogy research.

Oh, Canada, what will become of you? Although I'm proudly Canadian, my early memories are mixed. After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, our government unfairly deprived my family of citizenship rights and exiled us to the B.C.

So the Yorkton Terriers held their annual general meeting last week, and the night was one which should leave local hockey fans wondering what comes next for the franchise and in broader terms the entire Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

The federal government has enacted Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, which they say is designed to prevent you from receiving emails that are considered to be, at least, a nuisance and, at most, criminal in an attempt to steal personal information.

Dear Editor: The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has a mixed reaction to the changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program recently announced by Employment Minister Jason Kenney and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander.

I think about farewells as I write this column on summer's opening day - a grand one. The sky wears a suitable baby blue with white polka dots. I sit in the front passenger seat of our vehicle, tapping my computer keys.

Dear Editor This spring, farmers have been receiving cheques from the former Canadian Wheat Board. These unexpected and unusual cheques are labeled as "final payment adjustment".