Opinion

Dear Editor I want to say this as softly as possible, especially since we're so desperate to welcome spring and put the weird winter that wouldn't end behind us. My Christmas cactus is blooming. I had to explain something to it. We did that already.

If you listened carefully the evening of Monday, April 29, you would have heard a collective groan rise up from the houses of entrepreneurs all over Saskatchewan as they watched the evening news.

I promise you: lawn season is nigh. But while you have the time from not mowing, here are a few points to consider when choosing grass species to use in establishing a new lawn or renovating an existing one.

Dear Editor A hot political topic has long been lack of accessible, quality, affordable primary health care services, especially in rural and remote areas of Saskatchewan.

Dear Editor I understand that the City has a plan to revitalize the downtown. The first thing that should be done is put the parking meters back. This would stop all day parking. Lyle Russell Rural North Battleford

It's been quite a week. Though not in chronological order, I first want to offer my thoughts and prayers to the people who lived, and in too many cases, died, in West, Texas.

Dear Editor I want to clarify some "facts" given about the harmful effects of aballoon release stated in "Halt the deadly balloon launch (News-Optimist, April 23).

This week, I'm going to talk about some of the exciting big events going on that have people around here all fired up. I am referring, of course, to that upcoming Paul McCartney concert booking for Mosaic Stadium Aug. 14.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

There are two main techniques to start a lawn: sowing seed or laying sod.