Opinion

I can't believe how fast the summer flies by. I love the sunshine and have a farmer's tan so distinct I'll have to keep wearing short sleeves even if I go to a beach this summer.

Dear Editor This is in response to "Advised to avoid downtown" (Regional Optimist, July 20 The letter compares North Battleford to much larger cities such as Toronto and London.

Pearls of wisdom. They are of great value. They keep us in suspense, make us laugh or make us cry. We can become angry, insulted, sad or depressed, and we can be inspired. Words are priceless.

So we're getting a new stadium in Regina for our Roughriders. That's pretty exciting news. And with a price tag of $278 million, it's bound to be an impressive space when it's completed in 2017. But that announcement sparked a question in my mind.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if problems could be solved as easily as they are over a cup of coffee? In conversation with friends while riding our "ferry highway" this week, we used our verbal skills to attract and retain the perfect businesses to our ci

Dear Editor This is in response to "Pawn shops not the problem'' (Regional Optimist, July 13). I have lived in Ontario and been to many places, like Toronto, London, Ottawa and Vancouver, B.C.

Last week provided more proof to me that even when I'm supposed to have a weekend off, the job of a reporter never ends. July 14 I was in Regina, in the stands at a Saskatchewan Roughriders home game against the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium.

How is life treating you, these days? How is your marriage? It is bringing out the worst or best in you? Maybe it is time for a little marriage tune-up. I certainly do not claim to know everything about the subject.

Everyone has their weaknesses. Everyone has bad days. Everyone strays from their ideal eating plan from time to time. When trying to lose weight, it is important to realize what the consequences are.

I haven't donned a uniform in decades. I haven't played a team sport and I left behind the green vest and green plaid skirt when I left private school after Grade 10.