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Budget delivers on election promise

Budget delivers on election promise

Dear Editor There has been lively public debate, as there should be, about the amount of spending in this year's provincial budget. Some feel the government is spending too little, while some other people feel the government is spending too much.
Missing health info a scary situation

Missing health info a scary situation

If you've dealt with the health care system recently you will have noticed a greater reliance on computer technology.
A matter of time

A matter of time

Dear Editor Vandals hit CUPlex. Are we all surprised? I guess not. Millions of dollars spent and more to go and there are no cameras. Oye, the people who call the shots are probably waiting until it's finished.
Sorting and cleaning

Sorting and cleaning

Lately I've been on this "sort and clean so my kids don't have to do it after I die" kick. Rather than motivated by impending gloom, it's actually been a lot of fun.
Kicking corporate welfare bums to the curb

Kicking corporate welfare bums to the curb

The Saskatchewan film industry is up in arms because on March 21, the provincial government announced the annual average $8 million film tax credit was getting chopped.
Eliminating the poor-bashing around us

Eliminating the poor-bashing around us

It was about five years ago that the CBC reported 40 per cent of the world's wealth was owned by one per cent of the world's population.
Venus at its brightest April 30

Venus at its brightest April 30

The moon is full on the evening of April 6, hovering near Saturn and the bright star, Spica in the eastern sky.
Making amends

Making amends

The publication of a recent "boot" submitted by a resident disgruntled about a missed opportunity to share Allen Sapp Gallery with visitors from British Columbia was nixed by the publisher of the News-Optimist.
Stretching your way to flexibility, co-ordination

Stretching your way to flexibility, co-ordination

A good stretching routine needs to be a part of every fitness program. In fact, stretching to increase flexibility should be done at least once daily in order to obtain gains in range of motion.
Spruce up for Bradshaw

Spruce up for Bradshaw

Dear Editor What an exciting prospect to hear Terry Bradshaw is showcasing the Battlefords in the TV show , Today in America. Perhaps this will give more incentive to the City to support the Community in Bloom project and other upgrades.
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