Opinion

High volatility continues to affect world financial markets. So many outcomes, it seems, have become unpredictable – from U.S. trade policy to FIFA soccer matches. Should one be concerned? Actually, recent market gyrations do not catch us surprised.

During Prohibition (1915-24), too many people in Saskatchewan were drinking illegally, thanks to bootleggers. Prohibition had contributed to a marked increase in crime and violence. The new slogan became “moderation.

The phone rang and the caller graciously agreed to call me back on my cellphone because my new hearing aids are useless on the landline, but amazing when connected to the cell. Then, in the politest way possible, she let me have it.

Summer is half over and hopefully you have had a chance to get out and enjoy some holidays. Our family did some camping and we are looking forward to another trip to Greenwater Lake Provincial Park, located southeast of Melfort.

Canadians spend anywhere from $4.7 billion to $8 billion on cross-border shopping, and if you spent either the July or August long weekend looking for bargains in the U.S.

Dear Editor The article authored by Brian Zinchuk as published in your Aug.

Every Saskatchewan hotel built on the corner of “Railway and Main” has a story. The stories of the Landis Hotel, recorded in the town’s local history book, are truly compelling, and sad.

Last week the column was all about that dark, crumbly, sweet smelling material that is the product of aerobically decomposed organic material called compost.

Saskatchewan-born Jean Hubbard, now 92, joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps on her 18th birthday! To read her interview with author Elinor Florence, formerly of North Battleford, click here: www.elinorflorence.com/blog/jean-hubbard-cwac

“Nothing divides and unites people like music,” I told Ed my old neighbour from Saskatchewan. Summer always finds various music festivals in Saskatchewan. They make it easy for people to take in the music they want to hear.