Opinion

Dear Editor Call me old-fashioned or even overly conservative, but, as an octogenarian, I can handle that about my rather negative view on the ever-increasing propensity of couples to cohabit without benefit of formally getting married.

Since the races for mayor in both Battleford and North Battleford are over thanks to acclamations for Derek Mahon and Ian Hamilton respectively, I am going to talk about the other campaigns going on elsewhere in the province.

I am tired of reading the News-Optimist about downtown North Battleford and how Carousel Bingo is a detriment to the situation.

Dear Editor The vote on motion 312, which was a motion to study the scientific evidence available to substantiate whether an unborn baby is in fact a human being, occurred Sept. 26 in Parliament. Sadly, the majority of MPs did not support the motion.

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.