Opinion

Rural Saskatchewan people and First Nations people have often found themselves at odds, although it's not as bad as it used to be. The first time I explored this issue in depth was for a book entitled "Writing off the Rural West.

Thumbing through one of our gardening books, I saw a brief article about ground cherries. Are you familiar with this interesting little plant? My Mom, the intrepid gardener, was always eager to try a new plant.

Personal accountability took another hit over the weekend when an angry mob burned an RCMP truck, threw bottles, and menaced officers and emergency medical technicians in La Loche.

As time goes on, I am left with more feelings of hopelessness when it comes to the future of our country. I see young people all the time who exhibit bad qualities in laziness and a sense of entitlement.

According to a study published several years ago in the journal Science, few places on our planet have been untouched by modern humans.

Dear Editor: In a recent plebiscite, 62 per cent of prairie wheat producers voted to continue to market their wheat through the single desk, Canadian Wheat Board.

As the Saskatchewan provincial election approaches, voters and candidates alike must give the issues of housing and immigration the attention they deserve.

At 9:14 a.m., one blizzardly weekend last spring, I picked up my home office telephone and dialed long-distance. Someone picked up. "You're on, Kathleen.

Dear Editor: Another harness horse racing year in Yorkton has ended. A big thank you to the race fans, volunteers, sponsors and Exhibition Board who all helped to make the race meet such a success.