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MLA's statements misleading and innaccurate

MLA's statements misleading and innaccurate

Dear Editor Hold on Larry Doke, your refutation (Regional Optimist June 15) of Bob Zurowski's columns in the News-Optimist and Regional Optimist in which you claim he is " misleading and inaccurate" is itself misleading and inaccurate.
Choose you words carefully

Choose you words carefully

You probably all realize that English people have to be careful about some of the expressions we use in Canada. It can sometimes be very embarrassing, as the expressions can mean something far different from the intended message.
A season of change and of possibilities

A season of change and of possibilities

In the cycle of endings and beginnings this time of year always seems the busiest.
Vandals kill summer enjoyment

Vandals kill summer enjoyment

Dear Editor Did you ever have one of those days? It's early in the morning. Everything is good until 8 a.m. when getting ready for a walk. Outside the lilies that were blooming red, yellow and pink are broken and thrown on the lawn and the street.
A privilege to work in a generous community

A privilege to work in a generous community

Dear Editor As we prepare to leave North Battleford for home in Ontario, after having the absolute pleasure of building the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, we find ourselves with the difficult task of saying goodbye.
Turning left on double solid irks reader

Turning left on double solid irks reader

A reader sends a boot to drivers on 100th Street who insist on making left hand turns across double solid lines to access businesses on the other side of the street. It certainly hampers the flow of traffic.
What are you willing to give up?

What are you willing to give up?

Everything that is worth anything likely comes with some sacrifices. Taking care of your health is no exception to this rule. Canada's Physical Activity Guide recommends 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week.
No apologies for statements made

No apologies for statements made

Dear Editor I do not apologize for anything I said during the public hearing last Monday evening on the demolition of the City Kinsmen swimming pool, rezoning Centennial Park land and building a large apartment complex on the site of the old swimming
Strive for humility, especially where science is concerned

Strive for humility, especially where science is concerned

It's strange the conversations one can have as a reporter. A while ago, I was speaking to someone who claimed to have definitive proof of the falsity of quantum theory.
Country roads, lead me home?

Country roads, lead me home?

It's confession time. Although this took place nearly 20 years ago, this is the first time I have ever revealed this deep dark secret. The other person involved promised she'd never squeal on me and I believe she kept her word.
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