Northern Saskatchewan Opinion

Stop taking advantage of student athletes

I’m sure by now many of you have heard of Penny Oleksiak, Canada’s newest star after collecting a Canadian record four summer Olympic medals but what some of you might not know is that Oleksiak is a fan of musician Drake and tried to buy tickets to o

Aug 17, 2016 8:25 AM Read more >

2016 Box office update as summer season winds down

Cairns on Cinema

Aug 16, 2016 9:37 AM Read more >

Meandering thoughts

I had a free hour at my disposal the morning before my youngest son graduated, so I ran over to my lawyer's office and updated my will.

Aug 15, 2016 12:47 PM Read more >

How can I encourage you?

Linda's Lines

Aug 15, 2016 9:38 AM Read more >

These Are Our Legends

Narrated by Lillooet Elders, transcribed and translated by Jan van Eijk, Illustrated by Marie Abraham Published by University of Regina Press $24.

Aug 14, 2016 11:12 AM Read more >

Even in summer, the news goes on

John Cairns' News Watch

Aug 12, 2016 12:12 PM Read more >

Reader responds to letter on protest

Dear Editor Re: Letter published Aug. 11, 2016 in the Regional Optimist. Mr. Hult complained about the public protest on Aug.

Aug 12, 2016 11:16 AM Read more >

Pokémon Go is a lesson in economics

From the Top of the Pile

Aug 11, 2016 9:12 AM Read more >

Blocking the bridge gets no sympathy from this reader

Dear Editor On Thursday, Aug. 4, I had a business appointment in North Battleford. On the way home at about 5 o’clock, I came up on a column of cars and trucks going very slowly.

Aug 10, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

What will come of the MMIW inquiry

The federal government has launched their Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women inquiry on Aug. 3, featuring five prominent indigenous members from across the country heading the inquiry.

Aug 10, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >