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  Bill C-391 passes second reading in the House of Commons

  November 5th, 2009 - 11 h 54

  Cypress Hills-Grasslands MP David Anderson is pleased that a legislative bill to repeal the long-gun registry has passed through the House of Commons. On November 4, MPs voted 164 to 137 in favour of Bill C-391 which is an Act to amend the...

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  SEIU WEST members attend rally at Saskatchewan Legislative Building

  October 26th, 2009 - 12 h 13

  Several members of SEIU West boarded a bus early Monday morning to attend a rally at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building that also includes CUPE and SGU Unions. SEIU WEST President Barb Cape says thy are expecting between 400 and 500 people at...

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  Throne Speech aims for reductions of surgical wait times

  October 22nd, 2009 - 12 h 37

  An ambitious goal of tackling surgical backlogs and recruiting more doctors to Saskatchewan were among the highlight initiatives of the Speech from the Throne delivered Wednesday by Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Dr. Gordon Barnhart. With the...

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  Wait times a priority for Wall in new legislative session

  October 21st, 2009 - 11 h 39

  During an interview earlier this week Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall highlighted a desire by the province to tackle health care wait times during the upcoming legislative session. “There might be some interesting parts around health care....

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  Premier Wall preparing for October 21 start to fall legislative sitting

  October 8th, 2009 - 0 h 00

  "For the province to do that it has meant a lot of investment in infrastructure. We have created some construction jobs and we see that having an impact on the job numbers." "Now as we move out of the recession we also have to be mindful about...

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  Liberals table non-confidence motion in House of Commons

  October 1st, 2009 - 13 h 01

  The Liberal opposition has tabled a motion of non-confidence against Steven Harper's Conservative government. "The Conservatives have given Canada a government whose only ambition is its own survival, and treats adversaries as enemies. They've...

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  Swift Current has not yet produced enough School Board nominations

  September 28th, 2009 - 11 h 20

  With just two days remaining to file nomination papers, only three individuals have stepped forward to run to represent Swift Current ratepayers on the Chinook School Division Board. Returning Officer Dianne Hahn points out that people have until...

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  Carnell selected as Green Party candidate for Cypress Hills-Grasslands

  September 9th, 2009 - 11 h 13

  With an uncertain future facing the federal minority government, the Green Party has selected a candidate to run in the Cypress Hills – Grasslands Constituency.Chris Carnell from Frontier edged out two other candidates in a nomination race on...

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  NDP urges talks on federal travel Visa rules

  September 4th, 2009 - 10 h 54

  NDP Immigration critic Cam Broten said agriculture, tourism, and post-secondary education will be hurt by this decision and urged the Wall government to take action on this file. "Brad Wall claims to have a strong relationship with the federal...

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  Government introduces new minimum age of employment

  September 2nd, 2009 - 13 h 07

  Also established is an 'absolute' minimum age of 14 as long as those 14 and 15 year old workers fulfill certain requirements. This regulatory change will come into effect 14 days after being published in the Saskatchewan Gazette. Advanced...

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Other news

• July 21st, 2009 NDP wants wind power expanded in Saskatchewan
• July 2nd, 2009 Swift Current Comprehensive High School to get five more day care spaces
• June 25th, 2009 Black-footed Ferret returning to Grasslands National Park
• June 25th, 2009 City passes new resolution to proceed with annexation
• June 11th, 2009 Lingenfelter scared to run in rural Saskatchewan
• June 4th, 2009 Disbelief of NDP leadership decision
• June 4th, 2009 Dwain Lingenfelter chosen as new leader of Saskatchewan NDP
• May 28th, 2009 City hosting public consultation meeting on uranium on June 3
• May 28th, 2009 Stewart and Elhard shuffled out of cabinet
• May 28th, 2009 Harper and Conservatives are wrong too many times
• May 21st, 2009 Most Herbert properties to see drop in taxes
• May 21st, 2009 NDP investigation not enough
• May 21st, 2009 Ombudsman report calls on government to be more flexible in making decisions
• May 14th, 2009 City on track with long term debt payments
• May 14th, 2009 NDP moving forward with leadership race

• May 14th, 2009 Most Herbert properties to see drop in taxes
• May 7th, 2009 NDP throws out contested memberships
• May 7th, 2009 Hale report due today
• April 30th, 2009 NDP scrutinizing membership numbers
• April 30th, 2009 NDP leadership candidates square off in Swift Current forum
• April 30th, 2009 Spring road bans lifted on Monday
• April 30th, 2009 Southwest receiving $50,000 in airport improvement funding
• April 23rd, 2009 Southwest receiving $50,000 in airport improvement funding
• April 23rd, 2009 Is there a hidden hike in balanced city budget?
• April 16th, 2009 Minimum wage increases in May
• April 9th, 2009 Calvert highlights accomplishments at NDP fundraising banquet
• April 9th, 2009 Council to unveil 2009 budget tonight
• April 2nd, 2009 Southwest Saskatchewan senior groups to receive funding for facilities upgrades
• March 26th, 2009 Mailing privileges used to attack Goodale
• March 12th, 2009 Rural residents benefit from program enhancements
• March 12th, 2009 NDP continue showcasing SaskTel mismanagement
• February 26th, 2009 Anderson 'encouraged' by livestock support payment
• February 26th, 2009 NDP will hold province accountable during spring legislative session
• February 26th, 2009 Southwest receives $6.7 million in federal dollars through Building Canada Fund
• February 19th, 2009 Atomic Energy of Canada Limited: Not a rosy record
• February 19th, 2009 SWF applauds private members bill gun registry changes
• February 19th, 2009 Special Swift Current City Council meeting set for Tuesday afternoon
• February 5th, 2009 Wall delivers economic booster shot
• February 5th, 2009 City takes over buildings from Swift Current Ag and Ex
• January 22nd, 2009 Governments followed wrong financial advice
• January 22nd, 2009 Anderson should cooperate
• January 15th, 2009 Poll finds economy at the top of Saskatchewan concerns
• January 8th, 2009 Let's Talk Taxes
• January 1st, 2009 Let's Talk Taxes
• January 1st, 2009 Eye-opening federal crisis included some bonuses

• December 18th, 2008 Let's Talk Taxes
• December 11th, 2008 Wells calls CWB director election results a "victory for farmers"
• December 11th, 2008 Single desk supporters voices' heard
• December 4th, 2008 Proroguing Parliament an appalling precedent
• December 4th, 2008 Anderson stunned by opposition power grab in Ottawa
• December 4th, 2008 Anderson hopes cooler heads previal during break from House
• December 4th, 2008 Let's Talk Taxes
• November 27th, 2008 Dion says Harper has lost legitimacy
• November 27th, 2008 Opposition parties plan to topple Harper government
• November 27th, 2008 Mean-spirited act shows Harpers true colours
• November 27th, 2008 Political games put ahead of governing the country
• November 27th, 2008 Citizens should re-vote instead of support alliance
• November 27th, 2008 Opposition leaders explain actions in letter
• November 20th, 2008 Throne speech outlines Southwest interests
• November 20th, 2008 Cypress Health Region making $4.2 million in improvements
• November 13th, 2008 Let's Talk Taxes
• October 23rd, 2008 Anderson wants strychnine use extended
• October 23rd, 2008 Wall announces major tax reduction
• October 23rd, 2008 City taking next step in annexation plan
• October 16th, 2008 Cat controls needed
• October 16th, 2008 Anderson Re-Elected in landslide victory
• October 16th, 2008 Wall announces major tax reduction
• October 16th, 2008 Nothing accomplished in election
• October 9th, 2008 Crop Insurance report tabled
• October 9th, 2008 Anderson Re-Elected in landslide victory
• October 2nd, 2008 Political appointed staff increases tough to take
• October 2nd, 2008 Anderson showed lack of vision
• October 2nd, 2008 Vote to preserve your rights and privileges
• October 2nd, 2008 Cheerleaders not needed during debate
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