Opinion

The evidence is clear. We are facing catastrophic climate change. So what has the response been of our federal government? Despite all the rhetoric, not a lot. Not only that, we continue to provide taxpayer subsidies to the fossil fuel industry.

There are two ways a government can aid the arts. One is to finance and provide supports for programming. The other is to do nothing and let God sort it all out. One of these works well. The other doesn’t. Which one is which? Take a guess.

Civility has not been lost. The people involved in the Humboldt Broncos disaster are the proof. They have stayed noble throughout the ordeal - and in doing so, have allowed others to follow their example.

There can be no doubt that 2018 was a very challenging year for our region. We faced job losses, shutdowns of critical infrastructure and an ongoing housing crisis.

The mistletoe associated with Christmas does not grow in Canada, but its more destructive relatives are widespread, infecting evergreens.

Yellow vested protesters have been seen in small pockets across the province. In 2019, let’s resolve to remember Saskatchewan’s provincial motto: “From many peoples, strength.

Dear Editor, Since Hudbay announced the probable closing of the zinc plant in 2021, I’ve heard vague solutions given, such as we have to diversify our economy or become a service centre or increase tourism, but there are no concrete proposals on how

2018 has been a tough year for people where I’m from. People have lost their jobs in communities like Thompson and are set to lose them in Flin Flon. Communities like Churchill are working hard to regain their footing.

Dear Editor, Administrating the City of Flin Flon, to coin a phrase, must be like pushing a rope uphill. In light of Hudbay’s recent announcement, that hill just became a whole lot higher.

A traditional winter green rarely available to us in its natural form is mistletoe. The mistletoe associated with Christmas is a European plant growing on willow, oak, apple and other deciduous trees from Britain to Europe and into northern Asia.