Opinion

Ed, my neighbour next door, told me he was going fishing Sunday morning. Of course I had to ask, "Are you going to church first?" He answered with a resounding, "No church for me any Sunday!" "Don't you ever go fishing?" Ed inquired.

Being ranked number one is always a sought after situation, right? Well, not always.

Each of you has, or will, deal with the loss of a loved one at some point in your life. And each of you must find your own personal way of dealing with the grief associated with this loss.

I have the good fortune to take part in many conversations about the future of Canada's health care system.

Standing under a tree as the shady spot shrinks on a hot summer day or sitting in a cramped but luxurious trailer to escape mosquitoes at dusk can bring friends and family closer together, but summer is also a great time for reunions.

I'm writing with regard to our REACT recycling program. A while back, I was told that we were going to start recycling plastics again as there is a Saskatchewan company that is manufacturing building products from recycled plastics.

The only thing constant in life is change. People change. Communities change. Buildings change. Nothing really stays the same.

Dear Editor As I read the letter (News-Optimist July 18) from the president of the Battlefords Agricultural Society regarding the likely demise of that old and honourable institution, I muttered, "I saw that coming.

Dear Editor Over recent evenings I have watched two games between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Edmonton Eskimos. The officials must have worn out their hip pockets dropping and picking up flags.

Dear Editor In regard to Dana Alexander's letter (News-Optimist, July 18) I am disappointed with the actions of the City of North Battleford in dealing with the Battlefords Ag. Society. My involvement with the Ag.