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Bitten by the dog days of summer

Bitten by the dog days of summer

"It is the worst kind of hot," claimed Ed, my neighbour next door. Ed's air conditioning has been running both day and night. Ed is dog-tired because if he turns his air conditioning off at night, it is too hot to sleep.
Denholm celebration deserves high praise

Denholm celebration deserves high praise

A bouquet to all the present and past residents of Denholm, who did so much work and joint participation to celebrate Denholm's 100th birthday.
Vacationing in Ontario

Vacationing in Ontario

Here I am again, still on vacation in Ontario and enjoying the wonderful weather we have been experiencing.
Beating the heat

Beating the heat

Saskatchewan summers of late haven't had heat waves like we've experienced in the last while, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher every day for over a week.
Admission of mistakes rare

Admission of mistakes rare

A bouquet to editor Becky Doig for admitting to her own human frailties in her piece about Ronald Peequaqua ("Missing man called N. Battleford Home," News-Optimist July 11).
When will you be coming back?

When will you be coming back?

I, along with the city, am feeling a wee bit lonely this morning. After enjoying the presence of several thousand visitors, their departure leaves an empty spot.
Demise of Ag. Society foreseen

Demise of Ag. Society foreseen

Dear Editor It is with profound sadness we foresee the demise of the Battlefords Agricultural Society, Inc. (the exhibition association). The sadness is exacerbated by the knowledge the decisions dictating whether the Ag.
Revisiting old haunts

Revisiting old haunts

Dear Editor My daughter Arcady Bamford, was born in Saskatoon University Hospital in 1972, while I was working as a physician in Turtleford. We were there in 1972-743, before returning to the UK, where I worked as a paediatrician for 35 years.
Looking good compared to you

Looking good compared to you

Ed, my neighbour next door, suggested we go for a game of golf out at Neudorf last week. Trying to get one step ahead of Ed, I agreed to go only if he brought his wallet and drove us out there.
It's time for change downtown

It's time for change downtown

Dear Editor Thank you for publishing the article about Fi Smythe's experiences downtown ("Doing business downtown turns scary for one resident," Regional Optimist July 6).
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