By: Jordan Twiss When the Saskatchewan Prosperity Project held a town hall in Leask this summer to discuss separating from Canada, the organization’s president, Brad Williams, made a simple proposition.If those who wished to remain a part of Canada were so confident that they would prevail, he said, they should demand a formal vote on […]
Read MoreAg sector diversity leaves some without support
By: Calvin Daniels When it comes to government supporting agriculture, it is generally thought — at least by farmers in general — that more can and should be done.Of course, that desire for greater support does tend to come by viewing the agriculture sector through a pretty targeted lens.
Read MoreA season to remember for Tyson Philpot
By: Bruce Penton Tyson Philpot has had an unforgettable Canadian Football League season in 2026.For starters, his team, the Montreal Alouettes, are one of the strong favourites (along with Edmonton Elks) to win the Grey Cup in Calgary Nov. 15. Individually, Philpot has had a remarkable, record-breaking season that will cement his status as one […]
Read MoreClaims of media bias unsupported by reality
By: Jordan Twiss Over the past decade, the general public’s attitude toward the media has undergone a monumental shift.Some of this can be attributed to the proliferation of social media, which has the power to twist narratives and shape opinions before reputable journalists can bring the facts to the discussion.
Read MoreSolutions to food sovereignty are obvious
By: Calvin Daniels The idea of food sovereignty is not a new one by any means.A bit of research suggests food sovereignty — the right of people, communities, and countries to define their own agricultural, labour, fishing, food, and land policies — was coined in 1996 by the international peasant movement La Via Campesina at […]
Read MoreCanadiens have Stanley Cup talent
By: Bruce Penton All of the pre-season prognosticators on TSN and Sportsnet didn’t stray too far when asked for their 2026-27 National Hockey League predictions about the final four and eventual Stanley Cup winner. Most of the talking heads who are insiders and have much more information than the average Joe — or Bruce — […]
Read MoreReferendum, midterms promise global shake-up
By: Jordan Twiss As we get deeper into fall, we find ourselves in the middle of election season.In what is typically a rarity in Shellbrook, residents just made the impossible decision to elect a new mayor from a pool of three highly-qualified candidates.
Read MoreEnding U.S. reliance could help everyone
By: Calvin Daniels With the loose cannon of international trade — U.S. president Donald ‘Tariff Tantrums’ Trump — still blustering away south of the border, Canada is looking for new possibilities for trade.The new trade partners are out there, but it won’t necessarily be easy to forge new trade pacts.
Read MoreIt’s been a rocky road for Colorado Rockies
By: Bruce Penton The New York Jets have been terrible in the National Football League over the last 10 years.The Chicago Blackhawks have sullied the team’s long-term reputation with putrid National Hockey League play over the same stretch.
Read MoreIn age of AI, newspapers matter more than ever
By: Jordan Twiss Even before I became a journalist, I often heard pundits and prognosticators predict that the days of physical newspapers were numbered.Such claims are hardly original. They’ve been made time and time again over the years – kind of like claims about Iran being days, hours, or even minutes away from acquiring nuclear […]
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