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Seeking ‘Shirl’

Seeking ‘Shirl’

Dear Editor I recently came across about 20 letters "Shirl" wrote to Mr. N. Stiko back in the spring of 1955. They are love letters to him. I recently read that Mr. Stiko passed away in 2015.
Poinsettias brighten the season

Poinsettias brighten the season

As the holiday season approaches, the garden centres and other retail outlets are ablaze with holiday plants. The most traditional holiday plant is, of course, the poinsettia.
There's no critical thinking without a base of knowledge

There's no critical thinking without a base of knowledge

21st century learning advocates fail to recognize that critical thinking cannot take place when you know nothing about a subject
How are they going to fill the $600 million hole left from oil’s decline?

How are they going to fill the $600 million hole left from oil’s decline?

Around this time in November, the provincial finance minister traditionally provides the fall budget update, letting the people of Saskatchewan know how well we are doing. That update is coming soon, but on Nov.
How Texas avoided big deficits when oil prices fell

How Texas avoided big deficits when oil prices fell

The narrative that the big deficits and run-up in debt now occurring in Alberta were unavoidable consequences of a fall in energy prices doesn't withstand scrutiny
Sweden gives parents more choice in education

Sweden gives parents more choice in education

Sweden's more competitive educational environment encourages - even forces - schools to respond to the needs, preferences and wishes of parents
Art of Immersive Soundscapes

Art of Immersive Soundscapes

Edited by Pauline Minevich and Ellen Waterman Published by University of Regina Press $39.95 ISBN 9-780889-772588 Music, laughter, the rustling wind: sound enriches our lives.
How to Be Assertive and Demonstrate Self-Confidence: Part three of seven

How to Be Assertive and Demonstrate Self-Confidence: Part three of seven

Janice was mindful of the many different aspects when people communicate. With this learned from an early age she was able to communicate effectively. This helped her in grade school, college and throughout her career.
Thanks for the wake up call, Husky

Thanks for the wake up call, Husky

Dear Editor By the time this letter makes it to printing it will be four months since the Husky oil spill occurred.
Deliver us from The Mom

Deliver us from The Mom

Dear Editor I heard recently that the teachers in a certain school in a certain province had sent notes to parents informing them there would be a smudging ceremony in that school.
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