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Moneyball

Moneyball

Two of the things I love the most are (a) movies, and (b) baseball. What could be better than either of those? Why, what else - a baseball movie, of course.
Caption flew straight

Caption flew straight

Dear Editor I want to commend you on behalf of myself and several friends who all appreciated the witty, informative, clever and funny caption for the flagpole picture in the Sept. 28 edition of the News-Optimist (Page 5).
Seeking connections to Ireland

Seeking connections to Ireland

Dear Editor I am trying to trace the family of my late grandmother's sister. One of her daughters was named Jane, her married name was Kochan and she lived in North Battleford in the early 1960s. Other family members lived in North Vancouver, B.C.
E + R = O, the math of life

E + R = O, the math of life

When the world gives you lemons make lemonade. I love that expression, absolutely love it, since it is probably one of the most profound comments in human history and maybe the most consequential.
The many benefits of circuit training

The many benefits of circuit training

Circuit training has taken North America by storm recently. It is no mystery why it's popularity has grown so much. The benefits of circuit training for men and women are being realized by people all over the globe.
A province immersed in vibrant culture

A province immersed in vibrant culture

This province is alive with culture. I was lucky enough to spend Sunday afternoon at the Word On The Street festival in Saskatoon listening to the voices of some of my friends and some of my literary heroes.
Disaster averted

Disaster averted

The next time you catch yourself making a snide remark about North Battleford's fire chief or one of his deputies using a department vehicle to drive to the store for a litre of milk, think about what could have happened Wednesday to homes in the Kil
There is nothing to worry about

There is nothing to worry about

Ed, my neighbour next door, is feeling frustrated. He cannot control the weather and must wait to get going again at his harvest after recent rains. Ed is sure that once you are retired like me, life is frustration free.
Mideast conflict has nothing to do with morals

Mideast conflict has nothing to do with morals

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective
Pick up the pace

Pick up the pace

There really is nothing worse for a person in somewhat of a hurry than getting caught on a city street behind a vehicle that's travelling 30 km/h or so below the speed limit when the streets are in good condition, and there are no children running ar
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