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OpEd - Will Rural and Urban Municipal Amalgamations in Saskatchewan Become Reality (Part 4) Paid Members Public
The concept of rural and urban municipal amalgamations in Saskatchewan is being heralded by the provincial government as a way to enhance efficiencies in planning, administration and sustainable financial management.
OpEd - “Tax the AXE”! Paid Members Public
My December 20th letter to the Last Mountain Times raised the issue of “Political SPIN”, in particular focusing on “Axe the Tax”! (Of course, this is Poilievre’s mantra: re the “Carbon Tax”, although Conservatives generally like to “cut taxes” and social services.)
OpEd - Will Rural and Urban Municipal Amalgamations in Saskatchewan Become Reality - Part 3 Paid Members Public
The Saskatchewan system of Rural Municipalities and Urban Municipalities, SARM and SUMA respectively, is one of the most representative systems in the country. This current system allows for a direct connection between the residents and the local government.
OpEd - Will Rural and Urban Municipal Amalgamations in Saskatchewan Become Reality (Part 2) Paid Members Public
A municipal district is described as the “voluntary merging of at least one rural municipality and at least one urban municipality to create a new type of municipality.”
Op-Ed: Will Rural and Urban Municipal Amalgamations in Saskatchewan Become Reality Paid Members Public
Saskatchewan's municipal landscape faces potential changes as amalgamation discussions gain traction
Op-Ed: How Did Scott Moe Become Premier of Saskatchewan? Ties to Regina Bypass Scandal and Leadership Failures Emerge Paid Members Public
The controversial Regina Bypass project continues to cast a shadow over Saskatchewan politics, with allegations of corruption, insider dealings, and conflicts of interest, Political Interference in the Provincial Auditor, Justice System and Law Enforcement, RCMP, and the opposition NDP Party.
Dear Editor: Political SPIN, SPIN, SPIN! Paid Members Public
The “flooding” has information and/or disinformation to help people be “simple-minded” about issues.
Op-Ed - Firearms License Renewal Frustrations Paid Members Public
Frustration mounts over PAL renewal, online process, and government spending on ineffective firearm buyback programs.
Op-Ed - Blue Bloods Cancellation Frustrates Selleck Paid Members Public
CBS cancels Blue Bloods despite strong ratings, sparking debate about traditional values and relevance to modern audiences.
Civil wars Paid Members Public
I find it amazing just how lightly Canadians take their civil liberties
Same as it ever was Paid Members Public
I have an aunt who is turning 103 this summer. I remember, as a kid, she and my mother talking about their older brother who returned from WWII as a changed man. He never spoke to his sisters again after his return from Europe, and they were unable to fathom why. I know it hurt them both deeply.
