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Municipal leaders should be outraged with SaskParty broken promise
February 4th, 2010 - 10 h 39
Editor:When Brad Wall told the SUMA convention on Feb. 2 that he was breaking his promise to increase funding to municipalities, it was certainly no surprise. The real surprise, however, was that our municipal leaders gave him a standing...
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Nothing fair about government treatment of workers
February 1st, 2010 - 23 h 54
Editor:This letter is in response to the Rob Norris letter entitled 'Province has helped workers through strategic efforts'. Norris would have us believe that workers in Saskatchewan are benefiting from his government's legislative efforts. I...
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Snow removal crews saluted
February 1st, 2010 - 15 h 40
Editor: I would like to commend the city on their quick response to the snowfall that fell on the weekend of Jan. 23. Within the following week, the main arteries were cleared and many secondary. The overtime by the city crews in tackling such...
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Questioning Liberal stance on childcare
February 1st, 2010 - 15 h 39
Editor:Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff says childcare will be a priority for him to create jobs, reduce poverty and provide early learning. Sadly he did not get the early learning certificate from the last lesson the Liberals were given when...
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Game of hockey brings out the worst in some people
February 1st, 2010 - 12 h 48
Editor: What is it about the GAME of hockey that brings out the worst in people? Over this past weekend I have had the misfortune of witnessing adult fans harassing a 17-year-old official (who was supported by two adult linesmen) and a coach...
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Senior upset with healthcare
February 1st, 2010 - 11 h 55
Editor:I am a senior citizen living in the southwestern corner of Saskatchewan. We are having numerous problems with our health care and the Cypress Health Region. I have written, as have many of my friends, to the Premier the Minister of Health...
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SAHO's 'fair' final offer certainly unfair
February 1st, 2010 - 11 h 51
Editor:I would like to share my perspective on the SAHO final offer that Susan Antosh describes as ‘fair’. I do not see anything fair about it.I am a Licensed Practical Nurse at Saskatoon City Hospital in the Ambulatory Care...
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Irony found in Senate appointments
February 1st, 2010 - 10 h 28
Editor:I could not help noting the irony the other day when Stephen Harper appointed five senators to the Upper House. There they were ready to go – but, look, the House is prorogued, the Members are taking an enforced holiday (isn’t...
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City needs to lead in placing a school liaison officer in SCCHS
February 1st, 2010 - 10 h 23
Editor: The community has been notified that sometime next month the new council will be deliberating the 2010 municipal budget. By March we will know if the spending spree will continue on trinkets and toys or if there will be any emphasis on...
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Weather highlights problem with healthcare in rural areas around Swift Current
February 1st, 2010 - 10 h 18
Editor: Heathcare in the Southwest is almost non-existent. When I came here in 1969 there was a doctor in every small community and small hospitals. They did small operations in Eastend and Frontier -- yes, there was a hospital and a doctor...
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- January 27th, 2010 Haiti needs real solutions
- January 26th, 2010 Government not above court challenges on CWB
- January 26th, 2010 Nothing frivolous about farmer control
- January 26th, 2010 Farmers should decide future of CWB, not WTO
- January 26th, 2010 Elected health boards would be more accountable
- January 21st, 2010 Going for Healthy Living Gold
- January 20th, 2010 MLA Forbes rips SaskParty for lack of Seniors Housing
- January 19th, 2010 Voters should voice opposition to decision to prorogue government
- January 18th, 2010 Family upset with health services in Maple Creek
- January 14th, 2010 Province working hard to protect the interests of workers
- January 14th, 2010 Workers rights under attack
- January 14th, 2010 Health emergency shows importance of doctors and nurses in rural settings
- January 13th, 2010 Building a stronger economy together
- January 13th, 2010 Chinook School Board says province must cover higher expenses during upcoming budget
- January 7th, 2010 Turner Syndrome troubles can be avoided with proper diagnosis and treatment
- January 5th, 2010 Harper one of Canada's most controlling Prime Ministers
- December 29th, 2009 Producer car loading sites are important to farmers
- December 24th, 2009 Christmas Eve 1921
- December 22nd, 2009 No Scrooges in small business
- December 22nd, 2009 H1N1 still worth protecting against
- December 18th, 2009 Open letter on climate change
- December 18th, 2009 Saskatchewan's energy sector at risk at Climate Change Conference
- December 17th, 2009 Working together for farmers - or not
- December 11th, 2009 40th Anniversary of the Official Languages Act
- December 9th, 2009 Swift Current youth practicing their faith
- December 2nd, 2009 Riders get a rare chance to rise higher
- December 2nd, 2009 NFU Youth showing the kind of leadership long overdue in agriculture
- December 2nd, 2009 Coyote problem deserves real solutions for ranchers to protect their livelihood
- November 30th, 2009 Former reporter appreciated support
- November 30th, 2009 Writer hopes new Chinook Board of Education will have a positive impact
- November 30th, 2009 CWB needs support
- November 30th, 2009 H1N1 clinic ran smoothly
- November 27th, 2009 What was motorist thinking?
- November 27th, 2009 Sharing Rider memories
- November 26th, 2009 Hazlet school experience was life changing
- November 23rd, 2009 SaskParty showing true colours in supporting big business
- November 23rd, 2009 Bullying: An evolving threat to our children’s health and well-being
- November 17th, 2009 WTO draft threatens rights of prairie farmers
- November 16th, 2009 Wonderful helpers provided comforting support
- November 12th, 2009 Ritz must stand up for farmers' marketing systems at WTO
- November 6th, 2009 Swift Current should be proud of local rider
- November 6th, 2009 CEO H1N1 flu shot not in line with priorization of immunizations
- November 4th, 2009 Community comes together to help those in need
- November 4th, 2009 New wind energy moves positive but not enough
- November 1st, 2009 Response to a form letter from Brad Wall
- October 30th, 2009 Returning Veterans
- October 26th, 2009 Unhappy Bronco fan
- October 21st, 2009 Educational control needs to return to communities
- October 19th, 2009 Overstated debt totals not fooling anyone
- October 19th, 2009 Shocking lack of awareness of Chinook School Division election
- October 16th, 2009 Citizens encouraged to vote
- October 16th, 2009 City Hall culture has to change
- October 14th, 2009 Endorsement of fellow candidate
- October 12th, 2009 Kildaw appreciates chance to help Herbert flourish
- October 12th, 2009 Ban technology which distracts drivers
- October 8th, 2009 Province explains updates to H1N1 plans
- October 6th, 2009 City election should focus on improving the community
- October 5th, 2009 Open letter from John Wall
- October 5th, 2009 Socialism is alive and well
- October 2nd, 2009 Saskatchewan Seniors Association Newsletter - October
- October 2nd, 2009 School board candidate withdraws and gives endorsement to other candidate
- September 30th, 2009 Southwest Crisis Services proud of past 25 years
- September 23rd, 2009 Prostate Cancer Awareness Week a chance to open discussion about most common cancer among men
- September 16th, 2009 Adults need to change attitudes to teens
- September 16th, 2009 NDP calls on province to reverse decision on hearings
- September 16th, 2009 Travelling couple appreciate kindness of strangers
- September 16th, 2009 Concerns over project repayment in Ponteix
- September 15th, 2009 Stranded family appreciates fast service
- September 14th, 2009 Swift Current shows generosity during Terry Fox Run
- September 11th, 2009 Rat updates are needed
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- September 10th, 2009 Support school board candidates committed to keeping schools open
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- September 9th, 2009 Election not needed
The Premier is to busy with the $1 million dollar study for a $375 million dollar Stadium for Regina. Similarily he could spend around $10 million...