Opinion

Smith Block fire at #29 East Broadway on July 1, 1961. The photo shows a fireman running for his life as the wall comes tumbling down. It was a fire that started around midnight and was under control three hours later.

There is no question that Saskatchewan’s NDP are bringing up legitimate government spending issues — big spending issues and small spending issues. Whether it’s the $1.

The annual Grain Millers Harvest Showdown is always one of the most interesting annual events in our community. The reason the show holds special interest is that it remains an event which has agriculture as its central focus.

Few things are more concerning in business than the possible impact of something new and unknown. And that is exactly what the agriculture sector is facing as the Canadian government remains steadfast in its commitment to implement a carbon tax.

When you think about it, the Saskatchewan Party should be “Standing up for Saskatchewan.” After all, the reason for their very existence is pretty much spelled out in their name.

It began simply enough. Just one of those things parents do to support their kids. In 1991, we’d barely moved to Saskatchewan from Ontario, and our son decided to sign up for Sea Cadets.

As I was doing some research for a Remembrance Day project, I came across a story that I wanted to tell you about. Make a cup of tea and get a tissue and sit down with me for a few minutes.

“Man, when you write your last column, you should just type out all the lyrics to Wonderwall.” My friend in radio told me that two months after I moved to Yorkton.

Born December 2, 1880 in Forest, Scotland, Alexander Ross came with his parents to Regina in 1886, which was then in the North West Territories.