Opinion

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

"They had over 200 yards rushing? That's ridiculous." - Roughriders defensive lineman Marcus Adams. Yes, they did. The Calgary Stampeders came into Regina Sunday afternoon with a clear-cut game plan; rush the ball.

Jennifer's Journal

There are early indications that Estevan is heading directly into another banner year of economic and population growth.

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