Readers offer their opinions on the Saskatchewan Party’s record over the last 17 years and an increase in the cost of handicapped parking passes in Saskatoon.
We received the Saskatchewan Party brochure in which they trumpet retaining more doctors, nurses and teachers, with more funding for them and seniors. Their illogical explanation is that this is far better than 17 years ago, while they can’t keep all of the hospitals the NDP left us with in 2007 actually operating.
Improving things for all Saskatchewan people since 2007 was the Saskatchewan Party’s main job — something at which they have failed miserably. But they certainly make sure their cronies wealthy, and they certainly blame everyone else for their reckless decisions.
For this election, they are still blaming the NDP of 17 years ago. What the hell has the Saskatchewan Party been doing for us since 2007?
Ewald Lammerding, Saskatoon
Moe government spurns evidence
In addressing the shockingly high deaths from overdoses, the government cut funding for the provision of pipes and demanded a one-for-one needle exchange even though 25 years of research overwhelmingly indicates that it is an ineffective approach and puts people who are at risk in harm’s way.
What about addressing major problems like access to health services, underfunding of public education, the growing numbers of homeless people, and the high rates of death from drug overdoses.
Moe’s government’s approach to policymaking can only be described as policy-driven evidence, or policies in search of a problem, or policies based on no evidence at all.
Lesley Biggs, Saskatoon
Handicap parking passes hiked
I recently was at Saskatoon city hall to renew my accessible parking pass, which is currently $60 per year. I was informed that at renewal time next October, the cost will be $100! This is a significant increase, and will not be affordable for many people with handicap placards.
While I understand that the city’s coffers need to be filled, it shouldn’t be at the expense of those needing accessibility passes.
Diann Block, Saskatoon
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