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Joan Ritchie Joyce Walter Jason G. Antonio Gordon Edgar Randy Palmer
As we have all been watching, dynamics down east have culminated into something that seems to be somewhat of a crossroads as to where we were and where we are going as a country. I certainly am not optimistic that we are headed into better times.
With the passions displayed, this is far from over even if the from Ottawa forcefully.
I believe this time in history Joan Ritchie is one of the worst days in the life EDITOR of Canada and all that this country represents. of the past few weeks was that absolutely no violence was being displayed on tv, despite the fact that Canadian mainstream media insinuated there was some. My lightning fast mind perceived that if there was violence being displayed by the protesters, it certainly would have been broadcast.
For most of this time, the PM of our country took a backseat to even paying heed to the situation from the onset, being incognito and hiding out. Many people, both sides of the house, believe he personally could have diverted the situation rather than letting it escalate to what it became. He turned a blind eye and deaf ear to the convoy/ protesters requests…and did not even try to deescalate the situation that our country faced by agreeing to meet with them.
In life, I have always heard that it is better to resolve differences through communication, whether or not individuals come to the same conclusion or decide to agreeto-disagree.
This seems to be a fairly systemic problem in the political realm across all levels of government. In many leaderships, arrogance and superiority seems to outweigh common respect for the general public. We also saw it last week in the perceivably shameful act in Parliament displayed by the PM as he directly insinuated that all members of the right stand with those that herald swastika’s and are Jewish. How erroneous to lump every individual into a pot of presumption because there were rogue individuals that did such. And then he walked out without apologizing like a spoiled brat, with attitude I might add. His arrogant ‘above the law’ attitude was blatantly visible.
PM Trudeau has seemingly proved himself again and again… getting caught in ‘black face’ more than once, in the SNC Lavalin sorted affair being caught for interfering, as well as a number of other controversy’s including the We Charity payouts to his family…Why would we expect anything different now?
The dissention in the country’s population is almost beyond repair.
Where we go from here is your guess as good as mine.
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In a rare display of co-operation, members of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a motion on Nov. 29, 2021, to amend The Saskatchewan Act via the Canadian Constitution. The amendment would change section 24 of the Act, retroactive to Aug. 29, 1966, which exempts CP Rail from paying several Saskatchewan taxes.
“As a matter of tax policy and business competitive all businesses while supporting Saskatchewan’s autonomy and cementing its place as an equal partner in Confederation,” the provincial government said.
The provisions in the Act for taxation requirements have not been amended since the document was enacted in 1905.
This loophole was informally closed in a handshake deal in 1966 when the company began paying taxes in exchange for federal regulatory changes affecting its operations. CP Rail is now suing Saskatchewan for $341 million in refunds, citing the 1880 agreement that exempted the railway from paying provincial taxes.
In the federal House of Commons on Feb. 9, MPs voted unanimously in favour of the amendment in another sign of rare co-operation. The amendment is now in the Senate for debate; if few or no changes are suggested, then the Governor General could proclaim it into law.
Saskatchewan NDP MLA Trent Wotherspoon was pleased that all federal parties agreed to unanimously support the amendment, considering it is a “unique and cool piece” that helps the province. Opposition in Saskatchewan, I’m real happy to have been part of initiating this amendment and working with government ministers and members to make that happen in the Saskatchewan legislature … ,” he said. This issue addresses jurisdictional inequalities of about the purported powers of taxation within the Constitution, he continued. Saskatchewan is treated differently than the founding provinces with limits on taxation, so the fairness for people and businesses here. Wotherspoon and colleague Nicole Saurer ap ing the province to act on this issue, he explained. Both committed to working constructively with the Sask. Party to pass this amendment. They then reached out to the leaders and respective critics of Canada’s federal parties about this issue and made the case about why this change was important to Saskatchewan. in the House of Commons. This is a good news story for Saskatchewan and an example of folks working across party lines toward something that’s really important for our province … ,” he said, noting he was grateful for the support that academics Howard Leeson and Merrilee Rasmussen provided in crafting the amendment. “We’re making a bit of history here because if the Constitution is amended — as is the indication at this Constitution would be amended with a motion that originates from the Saskatchewan legislature.”
By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com The Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild is back to in-person meetings and hopes to see their membership and activities rise this year.
The guild meets on the month, September to May, at the Masonic Temple at 1755 Main Street North.
Meetings are fairly informal, although there is a bit of a program, said president Lizanne Knox-Beam. “It’s more about the community itself, supporting each other and being there, and the friendship. The commonality of loving quilting, I guess, is the major thread of it all.”
The guild’s overall membership has fallen slightly due to the pandemic, but KnoxBeam estimates they still have about 60 members this year. They are always ready to welcome more.
“Membership after the end of October is $60 for the year,” Knox-Beam told MooseJawToday.com, “Otherwise, it’s $50 for the year. And we did have some new members that came out this year, who we are so glad to welcome.”
Meetings usually have about 35 members, who share coffee and baked goods, and bring what they are working show to the group. The guild also takes part in local charity work. “We do pillowcases for the hospital and for the dialysis ward,” Knox-Beam said. “And for the hospice here in town. At Christmastime, we always make placemats that we donate to Meals on Wheels, the hospital, and the care homes in the area.” Last Christmas, Prairie Hearts Quilters broke their record by making and donating close to 400 placemats. In addition, they make comfort quilts that are available to anyone in crisis. Recently, the guild gave comfort quilts to the children of a family whose house had burned down. Knox-Beam said that any local organization in need can A bear quilt made by a member of the Moose contact her, and the guild will Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild (from Face- arrange for comfort quilts to be book) donated. The next public Quilt Show is scheduled for April 2023. about the guild and how to join by visiting their website or Facebook page. www.prairieheartsquilters.com Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild | Facebook
Picture Left to Right: Tanya Legare (MJDSCA Administrator), Albert Taylor (Anavets #252 Director),
Rubert Webb (Avavets #252 Director) and Robert
Andrews (MJDSCA President) Picture taken lower level at Moose Jaw and District Seniors.
Moose Jaw Anavets donate to Moose Jaw and District Seniors Assoc.
As new chairs were purchased for their club, the Moose Jaw ANAVETS #252 wanted to give back to the senior community. The ANAVETS donated 80 of their used chairs to Moose Jaw & District Seniors Association
