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Irate about rate increases

Irate about rate increases

I am writing to inform our community about a sudden and unreasonable increase in fees for services at the Humboldt Aquatic Centre. The rate we had been paying for a month of aquacise was $36.
When sirens wail with pleasure

When sirens wail with pleasure

The setting can make all the difference. Take, for instance, the guttural honk and screaming siren of an emergency vehicle.
BUH gives fine service

BUH gives fine service

Dear Editor A little over two weeks ago, I was rushed by ambulance from my cabin at Turtle Lake to Battlefords Union Hospital. I was given excellent service and X-rays of my back for an accident that occurred at the lake were taken.
Sidewalk conditions 'gross'

Sidewalk conditions 'gross'

Dear Editor I'm not a business owner, but I do work downtown. I'm wondering when street sweepers became a thing of the past.
Wall firmly aboard anti-union band wagon

Wall firmly aboard anti-union band wagon

Dear Editor One thing that economists of all political stripes agree on is the fact the main driving force of modern economies is the consumer. As the consumer goes, so goes the economy.
Yorkton Regional High School class of '93 produces its second Olympian

Yorkton Regional High School class of '93 produces its second Olympian

And he happens to have been a friend of mine
We love a distraction - it's better than real news.

We love a distraction - it's better than real news.

I mentioned last week a psychology experiment that shows the subject a video of two teams quickly passing a ball.
The link between idleness and productivity

The link between idleness and productivity

Now that the weather is finally co-operating, it's time to take a vacation. Or is it? Many people think they are too busy to take a real vacation, one where the smart phone stays at home and work is truly turned off for days at a time.
Remembering Guy Fawkes Day excitement

Remembering Guy Fawkes Day excitement

I'm sitting here in Brooklin, Ont. Enjoying the beautiful cool evening on my daughter's deck. It is Canada Day and hopefully I'll be able to see some fireworks from here. The rest of the family took off to see them from a far better vantage point.
Questions to consider

Questions to consider

Dear Editor Why is it that people who want to conserve our climate, environment and resources are called radicals and people who support radically changing our environment and atmosphere are called conservatives? It is reported 215 million people wat
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