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Dog walker boot

Dog walker boot

A boot to the man who believes he is a good dog owner by diligently walking his dog every day at 5:30 a.m.
Educational assistants: Worth their weight in gold

Educational assistants: Worth their weight in gold

Two years ago, a debate raged in the public school system and the media on whether educational assistants should be largely replaced by "more professional supports" such as educational psychologists, speech pathologists and English as an additional l
More guns means more murder

More guns means more murder

Undoubtedly, readers of the News-Optimist have heard about the tragedy in Sandy Hook, Conn. by now. An armed gunman entered a school and killed a total of 20 children, six adults and finally, himself.
The greatest Christmas gift

The greatest Christmas gift

Although I rarely comment on current events I cannot ignore the grief and confusion associated with Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. In reality, it is everyone's tragedy.
It may not be of the world, but it was close

It may not be of the world, but it was close

This week, on Dec. 21, the world is supposed to end. At least, that's what some people think the Mayans predicted. I'm pretty confident it won't, but precisely six months earlier, on June 21, my world nearly ended.
Honesty is golden

Honesty is golden

A very special thank you to the nice gentleman who came across my purse in a shopping cart at the Canadian Tire store Dec. 10, and returned it to me. You were my guardian angel and I received everything in the purse.
Respect the signage

Respect the signage

Dear Editor I am writing this letter in regards to the two very precious and sought after reserved parking spaces for expectant mothers and families with small children located at the Territorial Mall in front of the main entrance.
The joys of old treasures and new places

The joys of old treasures and new places

It seems to me we rarely sit down anymore and are always on the move. When I was in Montreal this summer and commented on stacks of boxes at the curb side and television sets on the sidewalks I was told moving day is an annual event in the city.
A great experience

A great experience

A bouquet to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the Walk Through Bethlehem. A boot to the City of North Battleford for not clearing the street in front of the church. It was advertised the event was going to take place.
Sounding the alarm about violence against women

Sounding the alarm about violence against women

After the early December suspected murder-suicide allegedly involving NFL linebacker Jovan Belcher, there has been an inordinate amount of attention given by the media to the topic of violence against women and suicide.
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