David Anderson was MP for Cypress Hills Grasslands for Nearly 20 Years Longtime member of Parliament David Anderson announced he will not be vying for a sixth term in office and will not be running the upcoming federal election this fall. Anderson announced, “It has been an honour to serve the people of southwest Saskatchewan… Continue reading Local MP Will Not Run in 2019
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Budget looms as Sask. politicians prepare for session to resume today
Source: Adam Hunter, CBC News, March 1, 2019 Sitting begins on Monday, wraps on May 16 As Saskatchewan’s provincial politicians return to the legislature Monday after a two-and-a-half month break, the upcoming budget — set to come out March 20 — looms. The three-year back-to-balance plan is “on track” according to finance minister Donna Harpauer. The province’s most… Continue reading Budget looms as Sask. politicians prepare for session to resume today
Keep Our Energy Sector Running
I remember seeing a For Sale sign on an old 2002 model car that read: “The Queen rode in this car in 2002. It starts, it runs, it stops.” The sales tactics were both funny and original, but at the end of the day, they were still selling an old, junkie car. Similarly, Canadians are… Continue reading Keep Our Energy Sector Running
What’s the Media’s Problem Child Up To?
The mother of a problem child was advised by a psychiatrist, “You are far too upset and worried about your son. I suggest you take tranquillisers regularly.” On her next visit the psychiatrist asked, “Have the tranquilizers calmed you down?” “Yes” the mother answered. “And how is your son now?” he asked. “Who cares?” she… Continue reading What’s the Media’s Problem Child Up To?
How Will ‘You’ Spend Your Incentive?
An accountant read a nursery rhyme to his toddler and said, “No Sweetheart. Little Bo Peep wouldn’t receive a tax rebate for losing her sheep, but I like the way you think.” Traditionally, you receive a rebate after you pay for a product. I’ve never heard of a rebate where you are reimbursed beforehand, but… Continue reading How Will ‘You’ Spend Your Incentive?
Live Outside the Box in 2019
A teacher made the comment in class that if your parents have glasses, then you will probably end up having to get glasses, too. One of her students yelled out, “Oh no! My mom has glasses!” Then she paused and added, “Oh wait … I’m adopted!” That little girl came to her own conclusions, and… Continue reading Live Outside the Box in 2019
Looking for the Extraordinary
On Christmas morning a dad points and says to his daughter, “Open that one next, Sweetie!” The daughter unwraps the gift he was referring to and finds inside a singing Christmas tree. “Dad, I told you how much I hate these obnoxious singing Christmas trees!” she whined. “I know, I know,” he agreed. “But open… Continue reading Looking for the Extraordinary
51 People Swindled is Too Much
A newsboy was standing on the corner with a stack of papers, yelling, “Read all about it! Fifty people swindled!” Curious, a man bought a paper and checked the front page. Finding nothing, the man said, “There’s nothing in here about fifty people being swindled!” The newsboy ignored him and went on, calling out, “Read… Continue reading 51 People Swindled is Too Much
Did You Ever Wonder Why?
A little girl noticed several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her mom’s brunette head. “Why are some of your hairs white?” she asked. “Every time you do something wrong, one of my hairs turns white,” her mom answered. After a thoughtful pause the girl asked, “Why are all of Grandma’s hairs… Continue reading Did You Ever Wonder Why?
They Fought for Our Freedoms
A woman recalls a high school assignment she had where she was to ask a veteran about World War II. Since her dad had served during the war, she asked him a few basic questions, and then very gingerly asked, “Did you ever kill anyone?” Her dad got quiet, then in a soft voice said,… Continue reading They Fought for Our Freedoms