Opinion

So late December seems to be becoming as much a minefield of 'political correctness' as it is a time to celebrate.

The federal government has announced an exciting NIMBY project. It will put nature in millions of backyards by establishing Canada's first urban National Park in the country's largest urban area.

Can you believe that Christmas is almost here? There are several plants that traditionally represent Christmas, so make a cup of tea and sit with me for a few minutes, and let's chat Christmas plants.

Saturday night, I was watching America's Most Wanted, and I started wondering who are Canada's Most Wanted. I, quickly, discovered a website with a number of unsavory types on it and I don't think anyone was from Saskatchewan.

If ever a system needed some updating it is the one whereby urban municipalities are able to annex land from surrounding rural municipalities in order to facilitate community growth.

Grief is an unruly visitor - and even more so, when it drops in near Christmas. Surrounded by the mirth of others, the knife of loss cuts on both sides. For a time, the death of a loved one shuts normal faculties down.

Dear Editor: With the end of this physical year of 2011. Many different occurances reflected this year. The prime example was the teachers strike. Different opinions from near and far. Both pros and cons of the general public.

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in hope that it can save at least one elderly person from being abused. My father, 98 years old (99 per cent blind and very hard of hearing) who loves his independence resides in a private care home in Yorkton.