Opinion

One of the more intriguing mysteries about the late Jack Layton's career is why he didn't do better here. After all, when Jack Layton started out as federal NDP leader, all he and his party had going for it was Saskatchewan.

Dear Editor: Responding to the "Concerns over new Manor rules" of Wed. July 27. That letter clearly expresses how the residents, their familes and most caregivers feel.

While the Preacher took himself out of province to visit family for a few weeks, I laid a flagstone path to the back garden, hoping to surprise him on his return. The path didn't impress him much.

I, honestly, have never ever cast a ballot in any election and voted for an NDP politician, but I still couldn't help but be moved by the passing of Jack Layton on Monday.

This space is generally reserved for comment on issues which relate directly to our city, but this week Yorkton This Week joins all Canadians in saying good bye to Jack Layton.

Faced with the choice of going to great lengths to keep our aging pup comfortable, I had to ask myself a hard question one day a while back.

A dear friend of ours has a very interesting hedge around his yard, and I'd like to tell you about it.

Whether you admire what Liberal leader Ryan Bater is attempting to do may largely depend on your perspective. On one hand, his commitment to winning The Battlefords seats on Nov. 7 provincial election might seem commendable.

Fighter Jack Layton hangs up his gloves.