Opinion

I’m finding it more and more difficult to listen to or watch most news broadcasts these days because it seems terrorism, brutality and injustice (to name a few) dominate our world.

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, considers every day alike. He rejects going to church on Sunday as he sees Sunday as no more sacred than any other day. My old neighbour has lots of people who share his view.

I recently received my STARS Air Ambulance home lottery and 50/50 tickets in the mail.

The problem with old governments is they don’t take criticism as seriously as they should.

The moon was full May 29, so is still nearly full as June begins. Watch for Saturn 1.6 degrees south June 1. Mars is three degrees south June 3.

Visiting local greenhouses to see what is new and exciting is something I look forward to every spring.

Dear Editor Attendance at this year’s Battlefords Treasures Craft Show was quite successful and our customers’ response to the show and the quality of vendors displaying there was positive.

Dear Editor While house hunting, my daughter's family mentioned they were considering buying an acreage. I discouraged her saying she would regret the lost time and money spent commuting for work, extra-curricular trips and recreation.

The week of May 7 to 13 was observed as National Nursing Week. While many of you would know that I do not like having awareness days and weeks all the time, I do think nurses, as well as all health care workers should be celebrated.

Urban Forestry Part 2