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A tale of two wildly different election campaigns

A tale of two wildly different election campaigns

Canada and the US approach to electing leaders is a reversal in perceived national character
Worker choice laws make union leaders more accountable to their members

Worker choice laws make union leaders more accountable to their members

They also lead to a stronger labour market and economy
Soggy harvest weather unwelcome development

Soggy harvest weather unwelcome development

Vic’s View
76 trombones, 40 young people and one smartphone

76 trombones, 40 young people and one smartphone

From the Top of the Pile
Unknown effects from medications putting Canadian children at risk

Unknown effects from medications putting Canadian children at risk

A small effort could make a big difference in child drug safety
Future cost of proposed dam astronomical

Future cost of proposed dam astronomical

Commentary
Electoral system creates phony majorities

Electoral system creates phony majorities

Dear Editor When asked by the late Jack Layton to enter federal politics, renowned Inuk environmental activist Shelia Watt-Cloutier declined because she "couldn't possibly survive the loud and uncivil manner in which the House of Commons conducts its
Agriculture, environment non-issues?

Agriculture, environment non-issues?

Dear Editor Three candidates representing three parties in this constituency and the Liberal and NDP candidates have said nothing as far as I know about the environment or about agriculture. They are up against the present minister of agriculture.
The Tories turned back the clock 115 years

The Tories turned back the clock 115 years

Dear Editor Once again we have propaganda about how the federal Tories help western Canada. Let the record show just how helpful they are to agriculture.
Acknowledge caring professionals

Acknowledge caring professionals

Dear Editor I am writing this letter on behalf of my father, who due to his ongoing health issues, was hospitalized at Royal University Hospital and at Battlefords Union Hospital. This was written prior to his passing Aug. 18.
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