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The senior dance bands fraternity

The senior dance bands fraternity

Usually every morning during the week at the Discovery Co-op Cafeteria, local musicians and a few of their wives and friends meet for coffee.
A lesson from history: protecting water sources

A lesson from history: protecting water sources

By Fred Clipsham Last week a law firm posted an ad in Saskatchewan newspapers advising people who were under the age of 18 and became ill at the time of the North Battleford contaminated water event in the spring of 2001 of a settlement under a class
Why we need more women in politics

Why we need more women in politics

I am happy to see so many councillors running for the election this time around. Eleven candidates for council and three for mayor is nothing to sneeze at. However, I am discouraged by the fact that there are only two women among a 14 person race.
You want to play, you have to pay

You want to play, you have to pay

Recently in the news we heard about a Montreal-area minor hockey coach who has been suspended for the remainder of the season for ordering his players to do pushups following a 7-2 loss on Sept. 18.
Insured-mortgage rule changes

Insured-mortgage rule changes

If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’ve probably heard about the recent changes to mortgage lending rules announced by the government. If you’re shopping for an insured mortgage, these changes could affect you significantly. Here’s how.
Oh, the irony of Ottawa lecturing Canadians on how to manage debt

Oh, the irony of Ottawa lecturing Canadians on how to manage debt

The Trudeau government is not exactly a model of rectitude when it comes to managing its own debt and deficit
Free speech is under attack, but Jordan Peterson stands firm

Free speech is under attack, but Jordan Peterson stands firm

We must be free to think and speak in Canada. If University of Toronto's Jordan Peterson can't do it with tenure, then who can?
When employer-funded education is tax-free

When employer-funded education is tax-free

According to the Conference Board of Canada, organizations that are committed to a strong learning environment for their employees will perform better than their competitors. In fact, there are a number of tax advantages, too.
One size family policy doesn't fit all

One size family policy doesn't fit all

Families employ various strategies to organize their work and family, so tailoring government programs to help is tricky
Horticulture and Hallowe’en

Horticulture and Hallowe’en

We never know if Hallowe'en will find us covered in snow, but this year I guess we will certainly have at least some of that white stuff around.
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