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Revisiting old haunts

Revisiting old haunts

Dear Editor My daughter Arcady Bamford, was born in Saskatoon University Hospital in 1972, while I was working as a physician in Turtleford. We were there in 1972-743, before returning to the UK, where I worked as a paediatrician for 35 years.
Looking good compared to you

Looking good compared to you

Ed, my neighbour next door, suggested we go for a game of golf out at Neudorf last week. Trying to get one step ahead of Ed, I agreed to go only if he brought his wallet and drove us out there.
It's time for change downtown

It's time for change downtown

Dear Editor Thank you for publishing the article about Fi Smythe's experiences downtown ("Doing business downtown turns scary for one resident," Regional Optimist July 6).
Talking about The Amazing Spider-Man, and the success of comic book hero movies

Talking about The Amazing Spider-Man, and the success of comic book hero movies

Here I am with another box office update in the wake of the release of the latest blockbuster of the summer, The Amazing Spider-Man. The movie opened July 3 in theatres across North America, following an impressive weekend debut in overseas markets.
Social problem, not pawn shop problem

Social problem, not pawn shop problem

Dear Editor This is in response to "Doing business downtown turns scary for one resident" (Regional Optimist July 6). The article states " vagrancy, pawn shops and empty storefronts have been a problem for a while " This view is narrow-minded.
A bouquet to Battlefords Union Hospital

A bouquet to Battlefords Union Hospital

Dear Editor I was admitted on the evening of March 6 to Battlefords Union Hospital emergency. After a CT scan, it was determined I had suffered a mild stroke. There were no beds, so I was kept overnight in the ER.
The call of the wild

The call of the wild

More than a few members of Saskatchewan's population will be moving south this week, heading to Craven for the Craven Country Jamboree, a days-long country music festival.
Separate the men from the boys by the size of their toys

Separate the men from the boys by the size of their toys

Our Prime Minister has aspirations to be President of Canada, maybe even a knighthood thrown in for good measure, as in, Sir Stephen Joseph Harper.
The excuse Rolodex - debunked

The excuse Rolodex - debunked

So, you don't exercise. What's the reason? I assure you I have heard them all. The only people who shouldn't be exercising are those with a physical limitation and their doctor recommends no exercise.
In the heat of love, summer weddings meld community

In the heat of love, summer weddings meld community

One of my warmest memories is of my cousin's wedding in a tiny rural church. It was hot, the hottest I've ever been.
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