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Post-turkey musings and other thoughts

Post-turkey musings and other thoughts

Thanksgiving has passed, and turkey-eating season is now on hiatus until Christmas. Each year Thanksgiving causes us all to become a little philosophical and sentimental, and reflect on why we’re thankful.
Fall sitting not to be forgotten

Fall sitting not to be forgotten

While the political focus across the country is on the federal election and the parties’ push for votes, provincial politics can’t be overlooked. The fall sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislature kicked off on Oct. 13.
Figuring out how to vote…

Figuring out how to vote…

With the upcoming Federal election on Oct.
Seeing things differently...

Seeing things differently...

The Cons of Curfews Lynne Bell Are curfews a good idea? I'm not convinced that they are. In 2002, the Town of Carlyle instituted Bylaw No.
Boundary Dam one year later

Boundary Dam one year later

It’s been a little more than a year since delegates from around the world gathered at the Boundary Dam Power Station for the grand opening of the integrated carbon capture and storage project – the first of its kind in the world.
Counting down the days

Counting down the days

It’s day No. 66 of the federal election campaign. I’ve seen the “Justin – He’s just not ready” television attack ad against Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau only 714 times since the campaign began. (Admittedly, I don’t watch much TV).
Election represents and opportunity

Election represents and opportunity

The editor, Who is served by suppressing information? Discontinuing the long form census means there won’t be any reliable data collection regarding living conditions of Canadians.
Voter card is not ID

Voter card is not ID

The editor: Have you received your voter’s information card? Can you spot the statement, “Please note that this card is not a piece of ID?” Harry Neufeld is an Elections Canada expert who recommended that cards be recognized as ID.
How would things look like for our industry under each party?

How would things look like for our industry under each party?

On October 19, Canadians will elect a new government. As of late September, it was still very much anyone’s game. About the only thing that seems off the table is a strong Conservative majority.
Mayor’s Musings

Mayor’s Musings

by Weyburn Mayor Debra Button
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