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Layoff theory a scare tactic

Layoff theory a scare tactic

Dear Editor Much has been said by the Saskatchewan School Boards Association and the Government of Saskatchewan with reference to avoiding the "Alberta experience" that has occurred this year with teacher layoffs in that province.
No need to compete with others?

No need to compete with others?

Ed, my neighbour next door, was upset to discover me removing the horseshoe pits in our backyard yesterday. Winning is a big deal with Ed. Out of a dozen games of horseshoes against me over the last few years, Ed has won most.
Grads occasions to celebrate

Grads occasions to celebrate

Sometimes a person wants to go to a ball, be surrounded by beautiful things and see and celebrate only the very best in others. Graduations are great occasions to celebrate.
Farmers want power not marketing choice

Farmers want power not marketing choice

Dear Editor Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz says farmers want choice in the marketing of export wheat and barley. I say farmers want power - bargaining power and choice will not deliver that power to them.
Training diet combo gets best results

Training diet combo gets best results

It is an age old debate. When trying to lose weight is it best to do cardio, weights or simply to follow a diet plan? When exercising for weight loss, how intense should the activity be? The answer is pretty simple.
Father's Day gift giving ideas

Father's Day gift giving ideas

I usually don't write about gift giving ideas for Mother's Day, because most people are aware of how to make this day work, and know what to give for gifts.
Grandparents' warranty is a sweet, sweet deal

Grandparents' warranty is a sweet, sweet deal

?Mom, Dad, I?m pregnant!!? As I very ungraciously cough my potatoes onto the remains of my meal, I quickly run through the list of all the carefully played out conversations to respond to any of our children?s ?firsts? with dignity and grace.
Always ready for duty

Always ready for duty

It's been one of those "mixed emotion" weeks. Sitting with family to watch our eldest granddaughter cross the stage and receive her Grade 12 graduation certificate, I couldn't help but reflect on what had transpired over the years.
Finding toys that our kids will play with

Finding toys that our kids will play with

I sat down recently and watched the documentary "Babies" with my wife for an at home date night. A mistake in selection for my wife, because I sat down to critique the movie.
Food and fundraising need a nutrition angle

Food and fundraising need a nutrition angle

Fundraising is used to support many valuable activities in our communities. Sports, recreation, social service and health-related organizations often raise funds to pay for all or part of what they do.