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The health case for putting a price on pollution

The health case for putting a price on pollution

Climate change is an emergency causing systemic damage to the health and well-being of many around the world, including Canada
Could being too sick to talk be healing to others?

Could being too sick to talk be healing to others?

I knew my old neighbour from Saskatchewan must have been sick when I did not hear from him. Ruby, Ed's wife, answered the phone when I called Melville to check on Ed. She had taken a day off work to take care of Ed.
Quebec reining in public debt and reducing taxes

Quebec reining in public debt and reducing taxes

Quebec is showing the rest of Canada that it's still possible to balance the budget, rein in public debt and reduce taxes
Recovery claim hugely inflated

Recovery claim hugely inflated

Dear Editor Ninety-three per cent recovery? Really? On July 20/21, 225,000 litres of diluted heavy crude oil escaped from a ruptured Husky Energy pipeline into and onto the banks of the North Saskatchewan River near Maidstone.
Just an old guy in a uniform, more than he seems

Just an old guy in a uniform, more than he seems

Just before Remembrance Day, Unity lost another Canadian veteran. Bill Fleming was well known to many for his smile, his sense of humour, his gift of music, his dedication to the museum and Legion as well as many other factions in Unity.
Regina RV policy example of over-governing

Regina RV policy example of over-governing

This little missive popped up in my Facebook feed for some reason. While I don’t live in Regina, if I did, and owned an RV, I would be breathing fire. The City of Regina’s official Facebook page said, “It’s officially time to pack up summer.
NHL showing support for a fellow player is nice to see

NHL showing support for a fellow player is nice to see

The National Hockey League community is a great group. You oftentimes see players punching each other in the face or slashing each other with sticks but you seldom see them come together.
Difference between remembrance and promoting war

Difference between remembrance and promoting war

We hear it all the time; the argument that Remembrance Day promotes violence and war. I am not going to disputes anyone’s beliefs to the contrary, but I think there are some things that need to be discussed. Bad people exist.
Be a lighthouse

Be a lighthouse

I found the light within myself and suddenly I seem to find myself surrounded with people, invitations and social contact like rarely before. What is going on here? It started small.
Hamburger

Hamburger

By Daniel Perry Published by Thistledown Press $18.95 978-1-77187-097-9 Hamburger, Daniel Perry’s new collection of short fiction published by Saskatoon’s Thistledown Press, is loaded with clever, provocative, thoughtful tales.
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