The Saskatchewan Bulletin, May 6, 1987, p. 9 "DEEP IN THOUGHT. Councillors ponder the pros and cons of one of the more than 120 resolutions they dealt with at Council '87. They looked at all resolutions in detail, during small-group sessions, then put their final stamp of approval or denial on motions at the Saturday plenary session."
The Saskatchewan Bulletin, May 6, 1987, p. 2 COMPULSORY MEMBERSHIP TO END? The greatest challenge teacher organizations will face in the immediate future may well be the possible end of compulsory membership. And, (CTF Secretary General) Stirling McDowell told the opening session of the 1987 meeting of Council, they must prepare to meet that challenge."
The Saskatchewan Bulletin, May 6, 1987, p. 5 "LOFSTROM CALLS FOR QUALITY WATCHDOG. In his report to spring Council, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation General Secretary Mel Lofstrom said teachers are upset with a number of recent developments, including funding cutbacks for this province's schools, government interference in teacher collective bargaining in all western provinces and the 'unprecedented attack by the government of British Columbia on the teachers of that province.'"
The Saskatchewan Bulletin, May 7, 1986, p. 4 "NEW LIFE MEMBERS. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation has recognized the long and dedicated service of two Saskatchewan teachers by awarding them STF honorary life memberships. Jean Clyde with STF President Bert Gordon."
The Saskatchewan Bulletin, May 6, 1987, p. 3 "LOBBYING AT LEISURE. MLA Doug Anguish (NDP - The Battlefords), left, and provincial opposition education critic Myron Kowalsky (NDP - Prince Albert), centre, chat with STF president-elect Glen King during an informal reception for members of the legislative assembly, Saskatchewan members of Parliament and other guests, hosted by the Federation on the Wednesday evening of Council week."
The Saskatchewan Bulletin, May 6, 1987, p. 8 "HEPWORTH SEES NEW REALITIES: ED. 'KEY TO SUCCESS'. As the world's economic structure changes and Saskatchewan's resource income falters, the education system is becoming the key to whether the province will succeed or fail in the future, according to the minister of education."
The Saskatchewan Bulletin, April 18, 1986, p. 1 "SPREADING THE WORD. Among the interviews which councillors, STF executive and staff gave to Saskatchewan news media during the recent Council in Regina was one, pictured above, involving executive member Gwen Munro and French-language CBC television. Though she said it wasn't tres facile, Munro explained the deliberations of Council for the benefit of the province's francophones."
The Saskatchewan Bulletin, Oct. 9, 1985, p. 1 "COUNCIL EXAMINES DETAILS: TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ANNOUNCED. The tentative provincial agreement was the focus for councillors both before their meeting began (above) and during it (below) (this photo). The two-year proposal is now in the hands of teachers awaiting their decision on whether it will be accepted."
The Saskatchewan Bulletin, April 18, 1986, p. 6 "LEADING THE DEBATE. Each of the eight small groups in which councillors debated details of resolutions were led by knowledgeable STF members and had Federation staff as resource persons. Above, from left former executive Morris Dolman of Regina chairs one session, with STF executive assistants Pat Donegan and Rita Bouvier helping out."
The Saskatchewan Bulletin, April 198, 1986, cover page; "TEACHER DEMOCRACY. Council represents Saskatchewan teachers' 'legislature' at work, with each of the 230 delegates from across the province voting on policies, the STF budget, and statements of position on many education issues. Above, Northern Lights S.D. councillors Lily McKay of Cumberland House and Graeme Wesson, of Wollaston Lake, vote during the plenary session."