Opinion

Why do you want to lose weight? I mean, really, why ? Start a list, right now. Write down all the reasons for your desire to lose weight. Some of the reasons may be vain. You want to look better in your wedding dress.

Saskatchewan is growing. Our economy is robust, our population thriving. It is an exciting time to be a Saskatchewan citizen. The pride we feel for our province now serves to attract new residents.

I recently moved from one small Saskatchewan town to another. I've come to appreciate the quiet and the small schools, the friendly neighbours and the pace just a little slower than the city. I really don't mind moving.

Ed, my neighbour next door, stops shaving during the rush of harvest. His beard, a healthy growth of stubble, was evident yesterday when he asked me about our recent trip to Ottawa.

Do you really believe the government of Stephen Harper will balance the books by 2015? Only if he cuts expensive, useless programs.

I would like to give a big thank you to the two men who helped me and stayed with me when I had my accident Sept. 6. You two stayed with me until all the emergency vehicles came then you were gone.

In August 2004 I had the privilege of addressing a national conference held in Newfoundland. I had been invited by a global pharmaceutical company to speak about the lessons I had learned through my battle with cancer.

Census details released last week focusing on the family, show a rising number of Canadians are bypassing the altar and are opting for common law arrangements.

Dear Editor On behalf of the John Williams Federal Liberal Leadership Campaign I wish to express that we grieve the loss of Senator Herb Sparrow who was a contributor and confidante for me as leadership candidate and Liberal Party member.

A friend stopped by recently, and over coffee the topic came up of possibility of, yet again, Quebec leaving. With the election of the Parti Quebecois recently, it's the first time in a long time this subject has had much meaning in this country.