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Can any oil extraction be ethical?

Can any oil extraction be ethical?

In his book Ethical Oil, Ezra Levant raises an important point about the moral implications of products and activities in the global economy. I applaud the move to raise ethics to greater prominence in discussions around trade and economics.
Hard to comprehend change's impact

Hard to comprehend change's impact

Climate change is one of those issues which held media attention for a time, and while very little has been resolved regarding its impact, is now garnering less attention because public interest is fleeting on almost everything these days.
My Doxology of Praise

My Doxology of Praise

The world's a bleeding mess, God. It's time to raise praise anyway. For faith, family and friends, always at the top of my list. But for other things too. In these days of tremendous trouble everywhere, thank you for good and bad news.
First Nations issues not so different

First Nations issues not so different

Rural Saskatchewan people and First Nations people have often found themselves at odds, although it's not as bad as it used to be. The first time I explored this issue in depth was for a book entitled "Writing off the Rural West.
Learn how to care for garlic

Learn how to care for garlic

Thumbing through one of our gardening books, I saw a brief article about ground cherries. Are you familiar with this interesting little plant? My Mom, the intrepid gardener, was always eager to try a new plant.
RCMP treatment appalling

RCMP treatment appalling

Personal accountability took another hit over the weekend when an angry mob burned an RCMP truck, threw bottles, and menaced officers and emergency medical technicians in La Loche.
EDITORIAL CARTOON

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Justice system needs fixing

Justice system needs fixing

As time goes on, I am left with more feelings of hopelessness when it comes to the future of our country. I see young people all the time who exhibit bad qualities in laziness and a sense of entitlement.
Pimachiowin Aki: protecting the best of what's left of the natural world

Pimachiowin Aki: protecting the best of what's left of the natural world

According to a study published several years ago in the journal Science, few places on our planet have been untouched by modern humans.
Letter to the Editor - Producers vote yes

Letter to the Editor - Producers vote yes

Dear Editor: In a recent plebiscite, 62 per cent of prairie wheat producers voted to continue to market their wheat through the single desk, Canadian Wheat Board.
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