Readers offer their opinions on the state of health care in Saskatchewan, the snowstorm response in Saskatoon and a letter about Donald Trump.
I felt for the public squeezing into the one room where everything from signing in, (with slips of paper), pre-waiting, the vaccinations and the post-waiting all took place. I felt sorry for the parents trying to keep their children occupied for so long. I felt sorry for the elderly trying to make their way.
The nurses were doing their best at tables in the middle of the clamour trying to help soothe crying kids, explain things to the hard of hearing, administer shots and record data. Their dedication is amazing.
Yet the question has to be asked is this the best we as a province can do? This is, in my opinion, a symptom of the neglect from our provincial government. Understaffing, lack of facilities, playing down the importance of vaccinations all lies at the feet of our premier and minister of health.
They might point to lots of opportunities to make appointments for vaccinations in Saskatchewan. Sure if you want to wait a month or drive to Prince Albert. Perhaps the premier might start sending us to Alberta for vaccinations but, alas, Alberta’s premier doesn’t believe in them either.
Little wonder we trail the other provinces in most health care metrics.
Gerard Saretsky, Saskatoon
Fiscal snow approach sparks skepticism
Yes, but, well, not in this case. Our fearless managers and councillors — who knows who decides these things? — figure that, this time, with another five months of winter before us, they’re going to be fiscally responsible.
Do these people not realize that we live in a winter-dominated climate, where major snow dumps are virtually inevitable?
But they want to be fiscally responsible when it comes to the estimated $18 million to do our side streets … thereby benefiting every single citizen.
They like to say that the realization of the arena/convention centre won’t affect city taxes. I’ll believe that when pigs fly. And let it not be forgotten that federal and/or provincial financial assistance comes from the same source — taxation.
So a big thanks to our city hall brainiacs for nothing. If only citizens could vote in a referendum on this issue.
Wayne Eyre, Saskatoon
Worry about Canada instead of America
Don Parenteau, Saskatoon
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