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End of life should be a personal choice

End of life should be a personal choice

Dear Editor I would just like to take this moment and say I agree with Stephen Fletcher the Member of Parliament for Charleswood, Man. who gave an interview a few weeks ago about his feeling on assisted suicide.
Some people can even hurt themselves in their sleep

Some people can even hurt themselves in their sleep

Regretfully, Ed, my neighbour next door, heard I had a knee problem. I assured him it was nothing, not even worth mentioning, but he sensed a little embarrassment on my part.
Hey, where are my pedestrian rights?

Hey, where are my pedestrian rights?

Crosswalk safety. It may not be as prevalent of a discussion as public transportation or shoddy roads, but it's something that is very much worth addressing in Humboldt.
All the Prime Minister's Men (and Women)

All the Prime Minister's Men (and Women)

As a Grade 11 student, I had a chance to sit in the Senate briefly during the nickel tour offered at the time.
Society looking for new blood

Society looking for new blood

Dear Editor At a recent meeting of the Battlefords North West Historical Society, vice-president Larry Romanow challenged the members with a question, following a brief summary of what he had to say.
Apples just the beginning

Apples just the beginning

This year I have an unexpected but greatly appreciated item for which to give thanks. It all began with a bag of apples. Here's what happened: I'd just purchased my walk-on ticket and was attempting to attach the heavy bag to my suitcase.
Winter isn't going to catch me this year

Winter isn't going to catch me this year

This week is another week without the dreaded snow. I am thankful! After last year any day without snow is a good day. We seem to be having grey weather right now like Victoria has every time I have gone there to see my mother.
An opportunity to be part of the solution

An opportunity to be part of the solution

Dear Editor In light of the recent rise in violent crime and other public safety issue the North Battleford Good Neighbour Network is sponsoring a public meeting to have a forum for people to be heard, share their successes and hopefully get answers
Autumn leaves have many uses

Autumn leaves have many uses

My mother, without the benefit of the Internet, Netflix, tablet computers or the now ubiquitous smarter-than-me phone - had to be inventive in keeping us kids occupied. So in the fall, out came the blank paper, crayons and a few gathered leaves.
Harvest done so tilling for spring seeding

Harvest done so tilling for spring seeding

The good harvest weather is tough to find as it is dewy now until almost noon and is getting dark just after supper. Oh where, oh where did summer go? This almost feels like November weather.
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