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How much sodium is too much?

How much sodium is too much?

It is everywhere. Reduced sodium this. No salt added that. On and on. It's no wonder we think that sodium (salt) is a bad thing. Although sodium has a bad reputation, our body does require it to function properly.
Remembering the power of the printed word

Remembering the power of the printed word

As our world becomes increasingly enmeshed with the digital universe, I received a reminder this week about the power of the printed word. I received a letter to the editor in February 2012 in which Rita di Ghent of Toronto, Ont.
Good old Fashioned service is still here and healthy in the Battlefords

Good old Fashioned service is still here and healthy in the Battlefords

My bouquet is to our locally owned and operated Dairy Queen store. I am impressed by the good "old fashioned" service there. I am a retired social worker and I do frequent DQ.
Why aren't the malls full? We have winter here

Why aren't the malls full? We have winter here

Canadian shoppers are idiots. Recently I had the chance to peruse the Weyburn City Centre Mall. I had visited the Smitty's there before, but never had actually seen the rest of the facility. I was amazed at how empty it was.
Credit to whom credit is due

Credit to whom credit is due

Dear Editor First, on behalf of the North Battleford 2013 Centennial Historical Committee and the Battlefords Heritage Society, I would like to acknowledge and thank editor Becky Doig for her involvement in the Battlefords' history community and the
Watch your opponent

Watch your opponent

Hubbie and I have enjoyed board game competition for all our married life and over the years we've established a most pleasurable routine. Name it, we've probably played it.
Put permits in their place

Put permits in their place

As a person with a handicap parking permit, I would like to remind people that you are not to drive with the permit hanging from the rear view mirror, it says so on the back. This should include other sight impairing junk.
Wine: Celebrating Uniqueness

Wine: Celebrating Uniqueness

A friend sent me a picture of neon sign that read: "Save the Earth. It's the only planet with wine." Many people in our province are exploring and enjoying the world of grape wines for a variety of reasons: celebration, food enhancement, relaxation.
Winter inspires activity creativity

Winter inspires activity creativity

It's a busy life we lead, but it doesn't matter how snowy and dreary it gets there are always ways to keep busy.
Movement erodes worship of the almighty dollar

Movement erodes worship of the almighty dollar

Dear Editor I have now attended two marches with Idle No More and have been extremely impressed as to the peaceful nature of the movement. There is a gentle dedication in INM that recognizes the inherent good that is in most people.
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