Opinion

As the spread of COVID-19 in Canada slows down, the economic and social impacts of the pandemic are becoming more apparent. Faced with rebuilding an economy that was largely brought to a forced halt, Canada is at a crossroads of sorts.

The life of an immigrant is full of big and small adventures.

To the Editor: To the Weyburn city police, thank you for your bicycle safety programs at the schools and on the street. My five and seven-year-old grandsons and I were out riding, and we were stopped by a police officer.

The message when SaskPower released its annual report Monday was clear: there won’t be a decision coming on the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in other coal-fired power generating units for some time.

Innovation is a competitive advantage for Canadian farmers. It is through ongoing innovation that Canadian wheat exports will compete with the likes of the Black Sea.

In today’s modern language, we now hear the words “Inclusiveness, diversity and tolerance.” It is very interesting in hearing them, it seems we are getting less and less so.

Libertarians want absolute freedom in all circumstances, even if this means reducing governmental amenities and retracting technological advances. Libertarians by nature detest impositions by governments and financial institutions.

The editor: We heard about the provincial government’s plan to put a $4-10 billion finish to an ambitious irrigation program that was originally planned for Lake Diefenbaker in the late 1950s and into the 1970s. The program was left incomplete.

Premier Scott Moe had some curious things to say regarding the premier’s estimates on July 2 under questioning from Leader of the Opposition, Ryan Meili.

As Canadians, we are fortunate to live in a country with vast and abundant natural resources.