Tuesday June 18, 2013




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EDITORIAL - Volunteering provides much needed help

Much needed funds are annually raised through various walks, fundraising activities, barbecues and raffles. In just the last few months we have seen thousands of dollars raised for a host of charities, all with great causes.

Columnists

Variations galore for fish head soup

Welcome to Week LVI of 'Fishing Parkland Shorelines'. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman,...

New curriculum raises concerns

Next year school divisions across the province will pilot a new science curriculum for Grade 11....

Judge offers sage advice to students

It was kind of a weird Wednesday in Yorkton provincial court last week. At least two judgments went ...

Lily tour planned for Neepawa

The next meeting of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be on Wednesday, June 19...

Learn from your past

Genealogy research has come a long way: now detailed family histories are just a mouse-click away....

Grab your partner

“It’s time to get your faith dancing,” croons gospel singer Sandi Patty.

Harper responding poorly to scandals

Politics is and always has been a dirty business. Because of that, I am amazed that Prime Minister...

Great public transit makes for a great city

What makes a city great? Among other things, great cities are tolerant communities that welcome and ...

Trout tourney on a windy day

Welcome to Week LV of ‘Fishing Parkland Shorelines’. Like most of us I am a novice...

Science, fun and some learning too

The great Carl Sagan said, “Every kid starts out as a natural-born scientist, and then we...

Don Harper’s plausible deniability tested

I found a description of a crime boss on Wikipedia and could not help notice how accurately it...

Gardening is good for the young and old

My Sweetpea always said that we never stop learning, and that is very true for gardeners. If we get ...


Letters

Letter to the Editor - Girls Guides thank community

Dear Editor:On behalf of the Parkland Prairie Girl Guides Extra Ops unit, we extend a heartfelt...

Letter to the Editor - ‘Cops’ term irritates

Dear Editor:I couldn’t help but cringe at reading your headline “Yorkton cops seize 23...

Letter to the Editor - Ag funding reality

Dear Editor:In the last provincial budget the Sask. Party government played up an announcement that ...

Letter to the Editor - Upset by bottle theft

Dear Editor:First, I would like to introduce you to what Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada...

Letter to the Editor - Bullying serious issue

Dear Editor:Bullying has become a very serious problem. The news media has done a credible job...

Letter to the Editor - Time for dialogue

Dear Editor:Recently, the federal government decided to drop its long-held management...

Letter to the Editor - Terry Fox Run future is in jeopardy

Dear Editor:After 31 years, Yorkton Terry Fox Run could end.Over the years, the Yorkton Terry Fox...

Letter to the Editor - Local 4-H show effort is applauded

Dear Editor:A huge THANK YOU to the Yorkton Exhibition Association and staff for hosting the annual ...

Letter to the Editor - Unhappy with hospital parking ticket

Dear Editor:I am a 69 year old retired Yorkton Regional Health Centre employee. On March 13, 2013,...

Letter to the Editor - Wheat Pool questions

Dear Editor:What happened to the Sask. Wheat Pool? During 1972 to 1992 Sask. Wheat Pool was the...

Letter to the Editor - Chiefs overpaid

Murray Mandryk’s commentary in the Feb. 26 issue of the Leader Post entitled “Elders...

Letter to the Editor - No freedom in choice

Dear Editor:In several media releases Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz, is espousing the virtues ...






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