Opinion

I think the monsoons are over at the moment. This year we can never be sure. We have had close to 10 inches of rain here in the last two weeks. There is not a dry slough or water run on the place.

For the better part of a decade I had the privilege of working for a company that specializes in researching and preparing background material for industrial investors. It was fascinating work.

A barbecue unit is about as standard in Prairie households as microwaves and lawnmowers. And what a grand summer for barbecues it's been! I learned to barbecue while living and working in South Africa for some eight years.

It's essential for life and a valuable commodity across the planet, but it isn't its life sustaining properties that have had water in the news recently. I was in Calgary last week when the horrific events unfolded there.

Dear Editor Regarding, "Tax notice an unwelcome surprise" (Regional Optimist, June 13), North Battleford residents who have questions about any City-related issues should be able to get clear answers.

Ed, my neighbour next door, noticed me carrying various articles to my garage last week.

In the moments of frustration, exhaustion, and sheer busy-ness of life, it may be difficult to find time to show or say "I love you" to our children.

The Ottawa Senators recently announced a name change for their arena. Scotiabank Place has become the Canadian Tire Centre. You read that right.

In the words of Dr. McCoy, "It's dead, Jim." This was the realization I had a few days ago looking at a large, majestic elm tree in our backyard. The end of June was here, and it had maybe 15 per cent of the foliage one would expect.

Dear Editor Several months ago I wrote a letter critical of the Dekker Centre's lack of shows and a reliance on "tribute shows" to pay the bills. Sadly very little has changed, in fact the situation is now dire.