Opinion

Tourism seems to be at the top of the list in terms of local news as we head into 2012.

Looking at where Premier Brad Wall's Saskatchewan Party now sits, it's hard to imagine it having many struggles in 2012. Its 64-per-cent and 49-seat win in the Nov. 7 election obviously gives it an unquestionable mandate to govern as it sees fit.

Happy New Year, Gardeners! I know we still have a lot of winter left ahead of us, but now we can absolutely look towards spring! The days are getting longer, after all! Looking through a decorating magazine, I saw a photo of a most stunning room.

I resolve to memorize more Bible passages this year. They grow my spirit. Besides, I have Beans to keep ahead of. Celebration day, feast on the table, house full of people. Five-year-old Butterfly Bean watches me pour out cider. Whispers, "Nana.

The Zebra Crossing, a sensitively re-furbished century-old Yorkton home, hosts several businesses these days. But I recall it best when customers came for rooibos tea and conversation. Sat at glass tables and tall iron chairs.

Despair not, gardeners, we've had almost a week of the days getting a wee bit longer; it might only be a few minutes more of daylight, but it won't be long before we can see a difference.

The new year lays on the horizon and it promises to be an interesting one for our city.

With the creeks on the rise, one might think it wasn't such a good year for rural Saskatchewan. Well, it was at least a pretty good year when it came to getting what they wanted out of their governments. Let us quickly review 2011.