Letters

Making a difference during COVID-19

April 2, 2020

When the Seniors’ Centre closed its doors for coffee in Planet Veregin, we knew stuff must be getting real. And the same for gathering places all over our region. Social ...

Veterinary services recognized as essential

March 28, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that human health, animal health, and social services are intertwined. Successful management of public health requires a “one...

Kamsack resident unhappy with town policy

September 16, 2019

I would like to preface this letter to the editor with some sage Biblical advice written by St. Paul to the Church at Ephesus: “For our struggle is not against flesh and ...

Kamsack RCMP to host Town Hall meeting

May 29, 2019

The Kamsack RCMP will be hosting a Policing Priorities Town Hall meeting on May 29 at 7 p.m. in the OCC Hall. “The RCMP wish to invite members of the public to attend the...

Depopulation not the answer for unwanted or feral animals in rural areas

May 1, 2019

I am writing in response to your news item concerning the bodies of dogs found near the Runnymede tracks. While I fully comprehend the dangers of feral dog packs and ...

Price at the pumps causes concern for reader

April 3, 2019

The price at the pumps has jumped 10 cents this week for no apparent reason other than to overflow the already full coffers of the fossil fuel royalty; and not a word of ...

“You have to be lucky all the time. We only have to be lucky once.”

November 28, 2018

In 1984, the Irish Republican Army tried to kill British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with a bomb. They did not succeed, but they did send a message. “You have to be ...

Former Premier responds to Mandryk column on debt

September 12, 2018

Recently, political columnist Murray Mandryk wrote in this paper about provincial debt. I thought it reasonable then to offer these additional facts. Much like some ...

Senior unhappy with loss of Greyhound bus service

July 25, 2018

Well, another slap in the face for us seniors who depend on the bus to get around. First, STC and now Greyhound. There will be no way to get anywhere. This government ...

Letter to the Editor from Minister Kaeding

July 17, 2018

Since February 28, a group of people have camped illegally on the legislative grounds to focus attention on a range of issues. Our government understands there are ...

Reader encourages RM of Keys council to say no to the ILO

June 20, 2018

I understand that at its regular council meeting on June 19, our RM of Keys council will consider the granting of discretionary use approval for the intensive livestock ...

Severe weather and intensive livestock operation in RM of Keys cause for concern

June 13, 2018

Our family has farmed land for 115 years in the Keys Municipality, and for the most part good agricultural and animal husbandry has been utilized by friends and neighbors ...

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Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame 2020 Inductees includes Kamsack ...

May 19, 2020

The Baseball Hall of Fame says the game is an integral part of Saskatchewan's history. This ...

Togo girl plays Yorkton Venom Volleyball, wins gold

April 6, 2020

A newly-formed U16 Yorkton Venom Volleyball team has attracted players from the surrounding area,...

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Early election reasoning not sound

March 15, 2020

There’s a fine line in life between doing the right thing and wrong thing and that line gets even finer when politics is involved. Take the controversy over Premier Scott...

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SIGN Kamsack Family Resource Centre offers holiday support

December 27, 2020

For parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age five, the Kamsack Family Resource Centre (FRC) located at 241- 2nd Street in Kamsack, is currently open with ...