Northern Saskatchewan Opinion

A barrel of Western Canadian Select wouldn鈥檛 buy a Big Mac meal on Friday, March 27

The evening of Friday, March 27, I was hungry. Damned hungry. I鈥檓 not going to many restaurants these days, for obvious reasons, but I looked up on my phone how much it would cost me to buy a Big Mac. The answer was $5.89, plus tax.

Mar 30, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Make me a daffodil

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Mar 30, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Ministerial message: We need not fear the unknown

In Mathew 10:29, Jesus said, 鈥淎re not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your father. But even the hairs of your head are numbered. Fear not then, you are more valuable than sparrows.

Mar 29, 2020 9:21 AM Read more >

COVID-19 has brought Hollywood to its knees

Cairns on Cinema

Mar 27, 2020 7:59 AM Read more >

A call in the night could be important and urgent

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Mar 26, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >

Ask the Money Lady - Empty-nester no more

I am 72, retired and a widow. I like living alone and keep myself busy with friends and hobbies. Recently my son and his new wife moved in with me to save money. While I do like the company, it is very tight in my little house.

Mar 25, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

OPINION: We need to know if COVID-19 is in our communities

If there鈥檚 a confirmed case of a COVID-19 in your community, shouldn鈥檛 you get to know? If you ask the Saskatchewan Health Authority or the province, the answer is no.

Mar 24, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

OPINION: Only bold, immediate action can keep economy from plunging off pandemic鈥檚 cliff

It is time for big decisions from governments of all sizes and stripes in Canada. One week of workplace hemorrhaging from COVID-19 has punched a sinkhole into the economy, with a half-million Canadians into employment insurance.

Mar 24, 2020 11:41 AM Read more >

Importance of growing food

Every year that we live brings us new happenings.

Mar 22, 2020 1:39 PM Read more >

There is a time for self-isolation 鈥� keeping away from others.

鈥淚 hear you鈥檙e having lots of cases of COVID-19 confirmed in British Columbia,鈥� Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, said yesterday when we Skyped. 鈥淢ore than we want,鈥� I answered.

Mar 22, 2020 11:42 AM Read more >