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Sparrow was a great Canadian

Sparrow was a great Canadian

Dear Editor On behalf of the John Williams Federal Liberal Leadership Campaign I wish to express that we grieve the loss of Senator Herb Sparrow who was a contributor and confidante for me as leadership candidate and Liberal Party member.
We're done with the empty threats

We're done with the empty threats

A friend stopped by recently, and over coffee the topic came up of possibility of, yet again, Quebec leaving. With the election of the Parti Quebecois recently, it's the first time in a long time this subject has had much meaning in this country.
Fitness Matters

Fitness Matters

There are many detox drinks, supplements and diets on the market. All vary in their duration and price. What are they all about? And are they good for us? The point of a detoxification is to rid your body of toxins that can build up over time.
Reunion countdown

Reunion countdown

Dear Editor July 12, 13 and 14, 2013, will bring many former employees of the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford, to the Battlefords. The hundreds of employees over these past 100 years, lived in and around the Battlefords, but retired elsewhere.
New places interesting, but not necessarily better

New places interesting, but not necessarily better

I love travelling and learning about new places. I've always loved living in Saskatchewan and often find myself comparing the places I visit to home.
There are worse things than cranky words

There are worse things than cranky words

Ed, my neighbour next door, had a kind word for me the other day. I almost fainted, but I suspect it was a slip of his tongue and won't happen again. I mentioned to Ed I had been grouchy at work with a friend and a couple of other people.
Disturbing detachment

Disturbing detachment

There is something wrong when somone's first instinct, upon witnessing someone getting injured in front of them, is to take a photo and post it on a social media website.
Did students get a better education 50 years ago?

Did students get a better education 50 years ago?

As summer draws to a close, and the five teachers/administrators in our family (three children, and two daughters-in-law) and grandchildren, head back to school, I reflect on my school days, and my career, in the public school system and how things h
A historical week

A historical week

As components of the Credit Union Complex open and move rapidly toward completion, history is being made in the Battlefords.
Your card is declined

Your card is declined

After just a few months shy of 30 years as a holder of a major credit card and, in their words, "an absolutely perfect record," both Hubbie and I had our cards declined this week.
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