Brian Zinchuk, Battlefords News-Optimist;

In following the commentary and news coverage afterwards, it has become apparent that several myths have arisen on both sides of the affair, and some things that should be considered.
Let’s begin by noting the chief justice of Saskatchewan’s Court of Queens Bench chose to assign himself as the judge for this case. That’s right from the top. If anyone should be expected to ensure a fair trial, one would think it would be the chief justice of province.
Much has been made of the all-white jury. But the calling of 750 potential jurors of a jury pool is extraordinary. That was a deliberate attempt by the court to provide as wide a jury pool as possible, and certainly larger than anything I encountered. That just a sliver of those potential jurors showed up is a reflection that many people, including First Nations people, did not wish to put in an effort for this case. Perhaps if all, or even most, of those 750 people showed up, given the local demographics and substantial Indigenous population, it would have been impossible for the defence to challenge them all people of visible minorities. There would have been too many.

RCMP searching for perogies stolen from Ukrainian Catholic Hall

The Sask Stock Growers have launched a wildfire relief fund;

“We’re collecting donations of cash, hay, feed, trucking – whatever people can offer,” said SSGA President Shane Jahnke. “The fires destroyed animals, buildings, fields, feed and everything else in their way. Miles of fencing were destroyed. With winter coming, there’s a lot of people who need help.”
The most recent fires near Burstall, Leader, and Tompkins on October 17 were propelled by strong winds, and advanced quickly across fields and grasslands. Another fire near Glentworth in early September also caused extensive damage.
Tens of thousands of acres were burnt in the fires, and close to a million dollars worth of livestock died in the fires or had to be euthanized. “Some producers have lost over half their herds,” Jahnke said.

If you can help, click the link. Tell them we sent you.

Cleanse the name of eugenicist Tommy Douglas from every building; revise every text book.

NDPers split; CPC, LPC voters oppose re-naming schools after Sir John A. https://t.co/SQfPD4Sln1 pic.twitter.com/ehS0IIySSF

— David Akin (@davidakin) August 29, 2017

Don’t suggest, don’t simply raise his moral failings and sketchy associations as a debating point, because the left doesn’t debate — they only advance.
So, just cleanse.. Now.
And no, I’m not joking. Make them scream, make them rage and ultimately, make them play by their own rules: make them defend the preservation of their own offensive monuments to their own deplorable histories.

This is welcome news in rural Saskatchewan.

The team will consist of 258 armed officers with arrest and detention powers, including:

• 120 police officers from RCMP and municipal police services
• 60 police positions currently deployed to the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan Initiative
• 30 new police positions and 30 repurposed police positions currently funded by the Ministry of Justice
• 40 Ministry of Highways commercial vehicle enforcement officers with expanded powers
• 98 Ministry of Environment conservation officers

Announcement at 10am: Speculation is that he’s announcing a departure from politics.
You can listen live here.
Speculation is confirmed: Brad Wall retiring from politics and will continue in his role until a new SaskParty leader is in place. Open thread!
“He broke the back of the New Democratic Party in Saskatchewan, and that is no small thing“ – Colby Cosh

Recalled in Western Canada.

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BB/MA 2018 AL 17 and 6 291 548

Not unheard of, at all.

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