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New blood from an old source

New blood from an old source

There's a lot to be said for new blood in any organization, but Brad Pattinson's return to the city council table this week is a reminder that sometimes a veteran voice, with a familiar agenda, can also spark new life.
Dust an insidious byproduct of progress

Dust an insidious byproduct of progress

Dear Editor Regarding "Dust riles Riverbend Trailer Park residents" (News-Optimist, Sept. 14), welcome to club. Many of us in the heavy oil area have lived with thick dust for years.
Encounters with Tibetan Chickens

Encounters with Tibetan Chickens

I was in a small town in China, Ganzi, if you're interested in looking it up, like a surprising number of people my age, trying somehow to find myself in the dust, eight-hour bus rides and chaos that is still most of Asia off the beaten track.
Big gov't projects contribute to inflation

Big gov't projects contribute to inflation

I had an interesting discussion with North Battleford-based Liberal leader Ryan Bater the other day.
Rink needs repairs

Rink needs repairs

Dear Editor Waseca is in dire need of upgrades and maintenance for our recreational facilities. Friends of Waseca was started as a fundraising group to raise money and awareness of this.
Begin a heart healthy lifestyle today

Begin a heart healthy lifestyle today

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, every seven seconds someone in Canada dies of heart disease or stroke. In fact, cardiovascular disease accounts for more deaths in Canada than any other disease.
Faithfully adding years to your life

Faithfully adding years to your life

Recently, Ed, my neighbour next door, was disgusted with a news statement that said: "As little as 15 minutes of exercise a day can add years to your life." "There is nothing that can add years to your life," insisted Ed.
Voters must hear all views

Voters must hear all views

Dear Editor In just a few short weeks voters in Saskatchewan will be electing a new government. If you believe the latest polling numbers, the Saskatchewan Party has a large lead among decided voters.
We all become victims of property crime

We all become victims of property crime

It isn't something a person can really expect or plan for, but we need to carry insurance against it and, although it is always a shock, it seems it isn't as surprising as it should be.
No sense in head in the sand approach to crime

No sense in head in the sand approach to crime

Crime exists in the Battlefords. Some would even argue crime is rampant in the Battlefords, and they wouldn't have to go any further than Statistics Canada to back up that claim.