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COLUMN: Saskatchewan, like the rest of Canada, has a tough road ahead

COLUMN: Saskatchewan, like the rest of Canada, has a tough road ahead

The long-awaited final draft of the province’s budget has come. It may be a few months late, but for good reason. The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees in 2020.
Pouring public money into abandoned oil wells

Pouring public money into abandoned oil wells

With the boom and bust oil industry showing signs of yet another severe contraction, it’s time to rethink the long-standing policy of propping up the fossil fuel sector with public funds.
Reader voiced concerns about the Confederate flag on jerseys

Reader voiced concerns about the Confederate flag on jerseys

I am writing to say it is odd that your paper chose to run a story from the Associated Press on NASCAR's removal of Confederate flags from their races, instead of owning-up to the fact your local hockey team still features the same flag on their jers
CAN'T GO. WON'T GO. NEVER GO.

CAN'T GO. WON'T GO. NEVER GO.

As we come – hopefully – to the end of a challenging time in world history, plans are being made for the re-opening of the church.
Lea McLeod offered procedures for handling difficult co-workers

Lea McLeod offered procedures for handling difficult co-workers

Unpleasant people are part of life – there’s no doubt. During our lifespans, most people we’ll meet are caring, generous, considerate and helpful. But there’s also a minority who are challenging.
The good news is school will be back in September

The good news is school will be back in September

Weyburn This Week editorial
Cheers and Jeers for June 11

Cheers and Jeers for June 11

Cheers: Cheers to the organizers of the Black Lives Matter protest in Estevan on Sunday for what was a peaceful event that brought a variety of people from the community together, including the police.
At any given moment

At any given moment

Twenty-one-year-old Jerry Landis had a problem. The aspiring singer/songwriter had tasted success as a 16-year-old when one of his songs became a minor hit, but since then he could not come up with anything that anyone wanted to hear.
What is the future of the media in Canada?

What is the future of the media in Canada?

A free and independent press is the lifeblood of any democracy. Here in Saskatchewan, the media landscape continues to change and evolve.
The police need our support

The police need our support

My Nikkel’s Worth column
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