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Science Matters - We can't close our eyes to climate change

Science Matters - We can't close our eyes to climate change

Contrary to a common perception, ignoring climate change won’t make it disappear.
Settling in... - Ragin' on the Road

Settling in... - Ragin' on the Road

My vehicle is an incubator of unchecked aggression. Apologies for the overly-verbose language of that opening sentence.
History Corner - The political boundaries of the Prairie west in 1882

History Corner - The political boundaries of the Prairie west in 1882

The Dominion Government had decided to make divisions in the huge North West Territories to effect better governance over the proposed plans for settlement and the building of railways, etc.
Thinking I do with words - I predict a big bunch of little Tessa Virtues

Thinking I do with words - I predict a big bunch of little Tessa Virtues

In 1948, Barbara Ann Scott captured the hearts of a nation, and an Olympic gold medal, with her figure skating performance in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Politics - Rail backlog again causing headaches

Politics - Rail backlog again causing headaches

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but we appear to be back to 2013 when it comes to moving grains, pulses and oilseeds by rail.
The Ruttle Report - Happy Birthday, Dad

The Ruttle Report - Happy Birthday, Dad

There’s a hay bale sitting in the ditch just off of Highway 15 when you pull onto the main access road going into Conquest.
Love and understanding during Winter Olympics and Valentines Day

Love and understanding during Winter Olympics and Valentines Day

Every four years I, the couch potato, winter sports athlete in waiting, coach and judge, come alive. I’m settled nicely in my comfy chair with a hot cup of tea, some munchies and a loving wife who elects to leave me alone.
District resident encourages community members to object to GSSD’s gender and sexual diversity polic

District resident encourages community members to object to GSSD’s gender and sexual diversity polic

There is a new Gender and Sexual Diversity policy being drafted by the Good Spirit School Division and rolled out to our schools. It states that “trans(gender)-positive content” will be taught in all subject areas and for all grade levels.
Editorial cartoon - February 28, 2018

Editorial cartoon - February 28, 2018

Another tax hike?

Another tax hike?

Dear Editor: After the tremendous tax increase last year, I am very surprised that city management and council want another tax increase. Taxes are up, insurance rates are up, utility rates are up, vacancy rates are up, and property values are down.
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