Opinion

Endangered species day was established 15 years ago. It is a day for us to learn about the wildlife, plants, animals and insects that are at risk of disappearing and perhaps most importantly, what we can do about it.

You’d be amazed at the power that having one fine day can have on the human psyche. Or maybe you wouldn’t, considering where we are in the world right now. I was fortunate enough to have such a day this past weekend.

One of the many things I look forward to this time of year is the smell of freshly mown grass. It may not be one of the more pleasing aromas on the spectrum for some, but because of its association with other activities, I really like it.

The novel coronavirus is under control and the curve is being flattened … except where it isn’t. And the plan to re-open Saskatchewan is proceeding in a sensible, methodical way … except where that’s not happening.

It is becoming a rather old refrain at City Hall of late as City Administration reinforces the reality that infrastructure is aging, and as a result is deteriorating at a rate that as Trent Mandzuk – Director of Public Works noted at the regular meet

Recently, the Saskatchewan government authorized $4.

Some people, during the isolation phase of the pandemic, have accomplished considerable worthwhile things. Friends have painted the entire inside of their homes. Some have made quilts or scrapbooks for each child.

Take a break from your yard work, gardeners, and let’s have a quick cup of tea together before getting back to work.

I imagine that most kids wouldn’t admit to this publicly, but I’d bet a steak dinner that many of them do miss going to school right now.

We packed a picnic basket and headed out, highly anticipating the surprise we had planned for our mom. It was July of last year and she was flying into Edmonton from Abbotsford to attend a family reunion.