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In appreciation of PBS

In appreciation of PBS

Comment and History from a Prairie Perspective
Retaining pond will create hardship

Retaining pond will create hardship

Dear Editor We have lived in Neilburg for 63 years and have played an active part in the community. We have a farm and a herd of purebred Speckle Park Cattle. For the past 45 years we have occupied the SE 1-45-26 W3.
Run into a spring

Run into a spring

Spring is fast approaching. That means marathon season is upon us once again. If you have been considering entering a marathon this year, preparation is key.
We still need International Women's Day

We still need International Women's Day

I feel lucky to live in a region where women seem to have more opportunities than anywhere else in the world.
Not yours? Don't touch it.

Not yours? Don't touch it.

Vultures. They're possibly the most disliked birds in the world because they pick on the dead and the dying. Crows and ravens are also carrion-eaters, and are also disliked by many.
Independent review explained

Independent review explained

Several letters to the editor (February 16) raise questions and concerns about the proposed merger of Carlton Trail Regional College (CTRC) and St. Peter's College (SPC.
Expecting others to know better

Expecting others to know better

Ed, my neighbor next door, has the blunt habit of saying exactly what is on his mind. Like a persistent mosquito, he is relentless in volunteering his opinions about what I'm doing or not doing.
Fire departments question merger

Fire departments question merger

As news of the proposed merger of Carlton Trail Regional College (CTRC) and St. Peter's College (SPC) is quietly made public, there are many concerns and issues that need to be addressed.
A Titanic day I'll never forget

A Titanic day I'll never forget

In Grade 7, I had to give my first speech. What on Earth would I talk about for a whole three minutes? It would be an eternity. This is a serious decision for a 12-year-old. At least I thought so at the time. Therefore, I would reach into the past.
B.C. Dogs suffer too

B.C. Dogs suffer too

Dear Editor It is disheartening that this letter could be written about several dogs in my neighbourhood, too. One Akita is tied by an eight foot log chain to the trunk of a major conifer where it has no access to any form of shelter.