Opinion

Linda’s Lines

Humboldt Public School promoted reading on Sept. 8 by holding a wrap-up to summer reading. Besides a handful of prizes for their students, every student got to take home a book. As a reader myself, it is very encouraging to see kids reading.

There are two leadership races happening in this province over the next couple of months, which means we’re going to see a lot of politicians come to our neck of the woods to try to get the votes of local party members.

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

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John Cairns’ Leg Watch

If there is one thing the last week and a half has taught us in the Canadian Football League it is that seemingly all bets are off, unless of course you are the Calgary Stampeders.

John Cairns’ News Watch

Dear Editor It might be thirty years since I remarked that we are products of our own era. I doubt if I am the only person who ever said that. Anyone who grew up during the Second World War, for example, grew up with a wartime mentality.

I just came back from a wonderful vacation. And while I did not go hang out at a beach somewhere or travel to a foreign country, I did get to spend some quality time with family, including my 89-year-old grandpa.