Opinion

Dear Editor The North Battleford Good Neighbour Network is hosting the fifth annual Neighbourhood Wellness Block Party from noon to 6 p.m. on the 1200 block of 107th Street in North Battleford Sept. 7.

Dear Editor Regarding the photo, "Little Birds, Big Beaks" in the Aug. 1 edition of the Regional Optimist, we have a nest just like it with four of these "Mouth Mash" swallows, only with a little more straw and mom's feathers sticking up vertically.

The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame has recognized agricultural leaders for 43 years.

In 1723, Vivaldi wrote The Four Seasons. His seminal work, the set of four violin concertos is meant to give the listener the impression of experiencing the weather of each of the seasons of the year.

The 2014 Winter Olympic Games will open in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, a mere 178 days from now.

We've probably all heard the expression "reading between the lines." Whether from wisdom or suspicion, the expression refers to the ability to figure out what the speaker or writer is really saying.

Dear Editor A Conservative mail-out asks "Who's on the right track to enhance Canada's fiscal strength?" An action listed is closing tax loopholes. Yes, it is right to close tax loopholes but more importantly the tax rates need to be right.

Well, another beautiful week with only a little drizzle on Wednesday morning to break the weather. A little shower like that helps fill the crops and brings them closer to harvest. A lot of canola has gone out of flower.

I've been recently told by a reader that my opinions have no place in the newspaper, but oh well, I just can't help myself. A recent headline in another publication grabbed my attention: Illegal butt implants killing, maiming women.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has been thundering around like stormy weather this past week. He aggravated his right shoulder while playing baseball with his grand kids.