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Stifling selfishness key to a strong marriage

Stifling selfishness key to a strong marriage

How is life treating you, these days? How is your marriage? It is bringing out the worst or best in you? Maybe it is time for a little marriage tune-up. I certainly do not claim to know everything about the subject.
Is it worth it?

Is it worth it?

Everyone has their weaknesses. Everyone has bad days. Everyone strays from their ideal eating plan from time to time. When trying to lose weight, it is important to realize what the consequences are.
Riding along in a sea of green

Riding along in a sea of green

I haven't donned a uniform in decades. I haven't played a team sport and I left behind the green vest and green plaid skirt when I left private school after Grade 10.
Bitten by the dog days of summer

Bitten by the dog days of summer

"It is the worst kind of hot," claimed Ed, my neighbour next door. Ed's air conditioning has been running both day and night. Ed is dog-tired because if he turns his air conditioning off at night, it is too hot to sleep.
Denholm celebration deserves high praise

Denholm celebration deserves high praise

A bouquet to all the present and past residents of Denholm, who did so much work and joint participation to celebrate Denholm's 100th birthday.
Vacationing in Ontario

Vacationing in Ontario

Here I am again, still on vacation in Ontario and enjoying the wonderful weather we have been experiencing.
Beating the heat

Beating the heat

Saskatchewan summers of late haven't had heat waves like we've experienced in the last while, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher every day for over a week.
Admission of mistakes rare

Admission of mistakes rare

A bouquet to editor Becky Doig for admitting to her own human frailties in her piece about Ronald Peequaqua ("Missing man called N. Battleford Home," News-Optimist July 11).
When will you be coming back?

When will you be coming back?

I, along with the city, am feeling a wee bit lonely this morning. After enjoying the presence of several thousand visitors, their departure leaves an empty spot.
Demise of Ag. Society foreseen

Demise of Ag. Society foreseen

Dear Editor It is with profound sadness we foresee the demise of the Battlefords Agricultural Society, Inc. (the exhibition association). The sadness is exacerbated by the knowledge the decisions dictating whether the Ag.
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