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Awards ceremony highlights waste

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) held its 17th annual Teddy Waste Awards ceremony, celebrating the best of the worst in government waste. The awards event took place on Parliament Hill at the Charles Lynch Press Conference Theatre.

Things I do with words... Phone scams now pretend to be someone local

Dave from Sheho was very confused on Tuesday morning. I was also confused on Tuesday morning, because I had just called Dave.

Generic drugs need access

To the Editor: A growing number of health professionals, patients, community groups and even politicians are calling for national pharmacare. But many Canadians likely wonder what pharmacare is and whether Canada is ready for it.

Change in equalization payments coming soon

Equalization, in its constitutional mandate, is meant to ensure “that provincial governments have sufficient revenues to provide reasonably comparable levels of public services at reasonably comparable levels of taxation.

Current job strategy needs fixing

To the Editor: A few weeks ago Social Development Minister Candice Bergen went off on an flight of fancy with false accusations about the economic record of previous Liberal governments.
Communities challenged to get physical

Communities challenged to get physical

Starting today, people across Saskatchewan will get active and log physical activity minutes for a chance to win $10,000 toward a community project designed to get kids moving more.
RCMP focus on seatbelts during March

RCMP focus on seatbelts during March

CRUNCH! It was a moment – and a sound – Eugene Brown of Arcola, Saskatchewan, will never forget.
Oilseed trade challenge appealed

Oilseed trade challenge appealed

Mark it down as “case closed” in Saskatche­wan’s favour, as the province has now won all aspects of its oilseed internal trade challenge with Quebec.
Avoid costly home renovation mistakes

Avoid costly home renovation mistakes

Home improvement projects can turn a house into a home. Homeowners plan scores of renovations to transform living spaces into rooms that reflect their personal tastes and comforts.
Ag Literacy week declared

Ag Literacy week declared

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 1 to 7, 2015, as Agriculture Literacy Week in Saskatchewan.
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