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Potash fight shows Wall's growth

Potash fight shows Wall's growth

The two big knocks against Brad Wall before and since becoming Saskatchewan Premier have been as follows: * He's too young, inexperienced and immature for the job, and; * He's too much of an old Grant Devine Progressive Conservative tied to its philo
Discipline for Rypien just right

Discipline for Rypien just right

Things happen. People lose their cool in the heat of the moment, and things happen.
Thoughts on potash and good people

Thoughts on potash and good people

Are you finding this potash debate rather interesting? Last Thursday, we heard our premier take a solid left turn while making the announcement that he and his government weren't in favour of turning Saskatchewan's potash resources over to an Austral
Worth the wait

Worth the wait

Before I get too far, I will preface the following comments by noting that I am a member of the Spectra Place Arena Committee and as such, you can take my comments with a grain of salt if you want.
Loss of library will hurt Bienfait community

Loss of library will hurt Bienfait community

It is disheartening to hear that the Bienfait Public Library has fallen on tough times and is destined for closure at the end of this week unless some white knight, disguised as a librarian, comes riding in at the 11th hour to save the day.
As I See It

As I See It

Concern about Canada's place in the world was heightened recently when, in an unprecedented first, Canada was beat out for a seat on the United Nation's Security Council.
Feds need to stand up for Sask. on potash file

Feds need to stand up for Sask. on potash file

What's apparent is that the Saskatchewan Party government needs help from their federal government counterparts right now on the potash file. What's not necessarily apparent is whether Ottawa will provide that help.
Remembering Mom

Remembering Mom

This past week I flew halfway across the country for a family wedding. And of course, while I was there, I went up for a visit with my Mom. Well, I went to sit with her for a while.
Rare tractor headed to the U.S.

Rare tractor headed to the U.S.

The other day an email was sent to Yorkton This Week with a note about a John Deere 8020 selling in a farm auction near Moosomin recently for $90,000. The email was interesting on a number of levels, even though it was a rather short note.
Out and About:
Shift of change

Out and About: Shift of change

The Canadian government officially placed Bisphenol A (BPA) on the country's toxic substance list.
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