Opinion

By all the usual measurements, this has already been a very different Saskatchewan election campaign than maybe we're used to seeing. In fact, you may have trouble recognizing it as a Saskatchewan election at all.

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society has their regular meeting tonight, October 19, 7:00 p.m. in the Sunshine Room, SIGN, North Street in Yorkton.

It is Small Business Week, a time to salute the importance of the sector to our community. In Yorkton there is a definite feeling of optimism in terms of business, an optimism built of several factors.

Dear Editor: The Kidney Foundation "Give The Gift Of Life" Fun Run/Walk held in Yorkton on June 26, 2011 raised pledges of $10,305. Raffle proceeds of $2270 were donated to the Yorkton Hemodialysis to help with purchasing new chairs.

I'm not the only one unhappy with economic systems based on constant growth and endlessly increasing exploitation of finite resources - systems that concentrate wealth in the hands of a few while so many people struggle.

Dear Editor: The York Lake Road issue is still a very hot topic - especially for those of us that must drive it daily.

The September Showcase for the SJHL was held in Estevan over the weekend. There were over two dozen scouts taking in the action, including eight National Hockey League teams that were represented.

It's Thanksgiving day as I write this. The dining table extends clear into the living room. We'll gather round it in a few hours, a collection of family and friends. They'll arrive any minute, expecting laughter, food and fellowship.

By now, we've all likely cleaned up a good portion, if not all, of our gardens.

By the time you read this, you will be in the midst of one of the most predictable Saskatchewan election campaigns in history. Although Premier Brad Wall has not yet gone to see Lt.-Gov.