Opinion

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, says, “Power attracts people, who like to run things and be bossy.” My old neighbour contends that some people will never be satisfied unless they are seen and heard.

“In Flanders’ fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row.” — John McCrae John McCrae’s classic First World War poem, In Flander’s Fields, tells of the field poppy. There are more than 70 poppy species, mostly native to Europe and Asia.

There are ample reasons why rural Saskatchewan will overwhelmingly support the Saskatchewan Party when the next election rolls around in 2020. Sometimes voting patterns can be a matter of habit.

Compiled by Dianne Young Published by DriverWorks Ink $14.95 ISBN 978-1-927570-43-2 Only those who’ve experienced the loss of a spouse can know the intense emotional feelings of that bereavement.

For a town our size, we are extraordinarily blessed with music. With a population of under 20,000 and with access only by boat or plane, we regularly host two international events.

What’s going on in your urban forest? You have probably noticed many of the elm trees in the city have been looking sickly lately. They have a thin canopy with sporadic leafing. Is it Dutch elm disease? No. An insect infestation? No.

In the heart of the one of our most beautiful areas of Saskatchewan in the Prince Albert National Park is Waskesiu Lake. In the Cree language, Waskesiu means “red deer” or elk. On the eastern shore of the lake is the town site of Waskesiu.

Dear Editor The recent move to change names of schools, buildings and paintings to cleanse history of references to what we today perceive as politically incorrect is just wrong. We wouldn’t be Canada if it wasn’t for John A. Macdonald.

Lindsey Leko, a 20-year conservation officer and a regular contributor to the columnist lineup at www.newsoptimist.ca, has provided some interesting information about the expanded role of conservation officers.

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, says if the shoe fits don’t wear it. He is telling everyone Meghan Markle should not have put her foot into Cinderella’s slipper.