Opinion

Yorkton, Assa. — The station buildings, including tanks, etc. are now almost completed, most of the carpenters having gone east. Among the buildings now in the course of erection at the new town site may be mentioned: Two stores; Messrs.

“It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson. I don’t know about you, but I learned a long time ago to keep my circle small.

Our family has farmed land for 115 years in the Keys Municipality, and for the most part good agricultural and animal husbandry has been utilized by friends and neighbors for all of these years.

A few weeks ago I, and a number of other parents with whom I’ve sat through kindergarten graduations and band concerts with got to tag along with our kids as they toured the local high school, Estevan Comprehensive School.

Dear Editor, A few years ago, I tried driving a zero-turn lawn mower for the first time. I was thrown off and the machine ran me over. It was a life-or-death situation and resulted in the loss of my left leg below the knee.

Decoration Day has come and gone in Yorkton and most people in the community were largely unaware it happened. Therein lies a sadness in as much as the people and the efforts the day recognize continue to deserve our thanks.

Our family has farmed land for 115 years in the Keys Municipality, and for the most part good agricultural and animal husbandry has been utilized by friends and neighbors for all of these years.

*Mild spoilers for Ocean’s Eight * Ocean’s Eight is just fine. Like a functional piece of furniture, it accomplishes its modest goals with workmanlike efficiency.

“It was just a small lump,” said my friend. “I never worried at first.” But it nagged her, so she made a visit to the doctor. Tests revealed a rapidly growing cancerous tumour.