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Share prosperity with teachers

Share prosperity with teachers

In a March 23 news release, Finance Minister Ken Krawetz tabled a budget that listed a $53.4 million surplus. Minister Krawetz stated that Saskatchewan's economy is expected to lead the nation this year.
Sculptors leave lasting legacy

Sculptors leave lasting legacy

Dear Editor This letter is in reference to "Sculpting a super symposium" (Regional Optimist, May 13.
A wise decision

A wise decision

Dear Editor Members of Council of the City of North Battleford are to be complimented on their unanimous decision to grant discretionary use of the Wilson and Zehner property as a medical clinic.
First Nations clean up

First Nations clean up

The pages of this newspaper and the Wednesday, News-Optimist often carry stories and promotions from local sources and various communities around the region about community cleanup days.
It's all about how swift you are

It's all about how swift you are

Three times a lady Taylor Swift is, as she enjoys even more success with album number three, Speak Now. Compared to Taylor Swift and Fearless, Speak Now involves some meaning incorporated into the stories and love and heartbreak.
Seeking hidden treasure at garage sales

Seeking hidden treasure at garage sales

Garage sale season makes me feel like a pirate. I feel a little like I'm crossing over into someone else's personal space and when I find treasure and get a good deal I feel I can return home victorious with my bounty.
A little courtesy, please

A little courtesy, please

Last week, I sat down with some doctors in Humboldt to talk about the shortage of professionals like themselves in this community.
Why bother writing it down?

Why bother writing it down?

We become too easily desensitized to news of natural disasters. After all, they are inevitable and even the most sensational stories of crime, neglect or ineptitude have become all too commonplace.
'Have' status brings out the 'gimme' in labour unions

'Have' status brings out the 'gimme' in labour unions

Since taking on the rarified status of a "have" province, Saskatchewan seems to have it alright. What we have is a gathering groundswell of labour unrest, that, in spite of the Sask.
Turn cell phone into modern air raid siren

Turn cell phone into modern air raid siren

In the comments section following a CBC.ca story on the devastating fire that wiped out a large chunk of Slave Lake, Alta. ?tommy d fan? wrote: ?Canada needs a nation wide policy of how to deal with what will become more common in the future.
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