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The end of the Mansbridge era

The end of the Mansbridge era

Well, once again you are being subjected to a column about the impending retirement of Peter Mansbridge. And the reason is because I’m all worked up by Brian Zinchuk’s recent From The Top of the Pile column about Mansbridge.
Bylaw enforcement could save lives

Bylaw enforcement could save lives

Dear Editor North Battleford has a problem with vegetation and fences on property lines. Properties have trees, hedges and fences up to the sidewalks and intersections that do not comply with zoning bylaw No. 4.
Healthy marriages remain a public good

Healthy marriages remain a public good

Provide the stability and structure that allow for the development of aspirations and the flourishing of family members
Double-double trouble on the coffee front

Double-double trouble on the coffee front

Canada ranks third among the world's top coffee drinkers, thanks to the ever-present Tim Hortons chain, but consumption patterns are changing
Indigenous communities deserve economic choice

Indigenous communities deserve economic choice

Allowing free market ownership of urban reserves can give First Nations the economic clout to move ahead, despite having to pay taxes
Don't keep score

Don't keep score

A while ago, I read a blog post that was too good not to be shared with a teacher or principal. Immediately, I started to write an email to a principal I had once worked with. Then my day got busy and the email didn't get sent.
The scientific side of autumn frost

The scientific side of autumn frost

There is fall in the air on the prairies. Even though the daytime temperatures are often still warm, at night our temperatures are dipping low enough to stop growth in hot crops like tomatoes and to colour up leaves.
Reality of education spending in Saskatchewan

Reality of education spending in Saskatchewan

Archaic regulations, union monopoly, lack of responsiveness to parents holding back the Saskatchewan public school system
Genuine riches

Genuine riches

Like me, I’m sure you’ve received dozens of notifications over the years that inform you that you are eligible to cash in on millions of dollars.
It's time to rally behind Canada's oil and gas sector

It's time to rally behind Canada's oil and gas sector

When a sector that employs thousands and keeps our country prosperous suffers, you don't shrug your shoulders and do nothing
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