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Tax freedom a hazy concept

Tax freedom a hazy concept

Dear Editor, The Fraser Institute calculates June 6 was Tax Freedom Day "when Canadians start working for themselves after paying off the total tax bill imposed on them by all levels of government." There are biased word choices here.
Colourful past haunts photography icon

Colourful past haunts photography icon

I found a most interesting post on one of the photography blogs I frequent, photofocus.com. Its author, Scott Bourne, is widely known and highly regarded in the professional photography business.
Huge gaps between salary grids

Huge gaps between salary grids

Dear Editor Nurses are paid $71,240 for their first year on the job compared to $46,419 for first year teachers.
Teachers use strike time in the community

Teachers use strike time in the community

Dear Editor June 1, the front page of the Battlefords News-Optimist had the headline "Teachers March in the streets," and the accompanying article reported "teachers in elementary and high schools in the province were on strike for two days.
Solid support for the food bank

Solid support for the food bank

Dear Editor I would like to extend a sincere appreciation to the Battlefords community for support of our annual CBI Food Bank Drive. We collected $2,014.
Ticket prices for pro sports are through the roof

Ticket prices for pro sports are through the roof

Today I am going to talk about ticket prices for professional sports teams. I am ranting on the subject because of all the excitement in Canada over a National Hockey League team returning to Winnipeg.
Not all gov't spending wasteful

Not all gov't spending wasteful

Dear Editor The June 1 issue of the New-Optimist carried a letter that illustrates how a faulty premise can still result in an enlightened and true conclusion.
Sarcasm, in all its forms, springs eternal

Sarcasm, in all its forms, springs eternal

After extensive scientific research and general trivial frustration incurred on a daily basis, I would like to report and see if there may be any possible diplomatic or academic solution to cure the onslaught of new linguistic dialogue we now face.
Learn to give not take in your marriage

Learn to give not take in your marriage

I recently attended a wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony, filled with loving family and friends. I usually just enjoy going to weddings, but this time I analyzed the words during the ceremony.
Significantly great

Significantly great

I've been mulling over the difference between greatness and significance. According to my dictionary the meanings are pretty much the same; according to my musings, the distinction is more about size than importance. Let me explain.
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