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Expensive decision for taxpayers

Expensive decision for taxpayers

Dear Editor I have something to say about "City pushes for Jesus is Alive site cleanup" (News-Optimist April 11). Councillors said they wanted Olaf Peterson to clean up the rubble and pay his back taxes, or the City will have to do it.
Historic designation a first step

Historic designation a first step

Dear Editor Recently, I forwarded letters to city, town and government officials, service organizations and important agencies in the Battlefords requesting a letter of support in our quest to have the Saskatchewan Hospital designated a provincial he
City applying a double standard to derelict property

City applying a double standard to derelict property

Dear Editor It was with interest that I read your article in the April edition regarding "City pushes for Jesus is Alive site cleanup.
She's sunk, now let her be

She's sunk, now let her be

I didn't think it would be possible, but last week finally slaked my thirst for all things Titanic.
Ready remedy for wrinkles and a bald head

Ready remedy for wrinkles and a bald head

Ed, my neighbour next door, received an Easter greeting he greatly resented this year. His relatives from Edmonton spent Easter here in Melville with him and Ruby.
Fad diets and the yo-yo

Fad diets and the yo-yo

"I've tried diet after diet but still can't seem to keep the weight off." That is a statement I have heard over and over.
An echo of the community

An echo of the community

A community newspaper is something of an echo, especially in material printed on opinion pages. It is in this forum members of the community can voice their opinions, good and bad, on a wide variety of topics.
Have a hand in making history

Have a hand in making history

Dear Editor Over the past several years there has been much controversy in our community about the need for a multipurpose recreational facility for the Battlefords.
Onus not on City to release information

Onus not on City to release information

Dear Editor This letter is in response to the April 6 column, From This Corner, in the Battlefords Regional Optimist. Editor Becky Doig accuses the City of being reluctant in releasing information about the CUPlex vandals.
A time for new life to spring up

A time for new life to spring up

How was your week? Hopefully good. If not, I really hope you have a better one this week. It rained at last, but it probably wasn't nearly enough for the farmers. It is a start. I admire farmers.
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