Opinion

I cannot believe I am writing this but Toronto is quickly becoming a championship sports city. Yes, that’s right. The city where you could always count on the teams either being bad or finding a way to lose has suddenly figured out how to win.

Dear Editor I just want to express our personal thanks to Garnet and Ashlyn Elmer for their submission of the Merry Christmas Battlefords North Star article in the Dec.12 issue of your new paper.

John Cairns' Leg Watch

Some members of local non-profits wanted to spread the message of Giving Tuesday this year, promoting the idea of giving back in order to counteract all the commercialism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday the Tuesday after the rigmarole.

Patricia Quinn, Phil Leibel’s daughter, met me at Tim Hortons on Dec. 8, 2016, to relate her dad’s life and musical career. It was a long interview; there was much to tell.

On one occasion back in the 1980s, my band, The Rhythm Aces, was booked to play for a rodeo dance at the Civic Centre. We were hard pressed for a keyboard player. But then, at the 11th hour, Gary Gansauge stepped in with us. We knew he was good.

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

I would like to put in my two cents worth regarding the recent article in Maclean's magazine, and the comments upon it by our mayor and councillors.

From the Top of the Pile

Dear Editor I was wondering the other day about the law and today’s society. We all walk around daily smiling like law-abiding people, caring for our neighbours. We all want our streets to be safe and crime free.