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Science matters - Marine protected areas are one piece of a complex puzzle

Science matters - Marine protected areas are one piece of a complex puzzle

The federal government recently created two marine protected areas in the Pacific region and has committed to increase ocean protection from one per cent to 10 by 2020.
Sunny Side Up - Got questions about Heaven?

Sunny Side Up - Got questions about Heaven?

Hearing a heated squabble between her two young granddaughters, aged three and five, my friend removed the object of their dispute – her coveted cell phone.
Gardener's Notebook - A tribute of trees at Vimy Ridge

Gardener's Notebook - A tribute of trees at Vimy Ridge

Had we been alive 100 years ago today, we would have cheering for the Canadian boys to mark the success of the battle of Vimy Ridge.
Crime Diary - Saskatchewan nurse's $26K fine is a travesty of justice

Crime Diary - Saskatchewan nurse's $26K fine is a travesty of justice

In a civilized society, whether it is in the official justice system, public institutions, professional organizations, businesses, or even families, justice should be proportional. In the vernacular, the punishment should fit the crime.
Things I Do With Words -

Things I Do With Words -

The most obvious benefit of libraries is that they are a big building filled with information.
Editorial Cartoon April 12 2017

Editorial Cartoon April 12 2017

We get what we vote for

We get what we vote for

There is a lot of opposition going around regarding the Sask Party's latest budget. Kevin Doherty, the Saskatchewan finance minister, was in Yorkton last week to sell the budget with a presentation at the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Kudos for Yorkton Fire Department

Kudos for Yorkton Fire Department

Dear Editor: On behalf of the crew of STAR-9 from our Regina base and everyone at STARS, I would like to applaud Yorkton Fire Protective Services for the incredible support they provided our team on the evening of March 8, 2017, when our aircraft exp
Trudeau shows his true face

Trudeau shows his true face

Dear Editor: Remember all those fine sounding phrases like “real change”, “transparency” and “accountability” we heard from Justin Trudeau in his successful campaign to become Prime Minister.
"Public safety" a smokescreen for private profit

"Public safety" a smokescreen for private profit

Dear Editor: Over the next three years, the Wall Government is set to pay out around a billion dollars on the Regina Bypass project alone, as is outlined in the 2015-16 Public Accounts, Volume 1.
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