Opinion

Classes at the elementary and high schools in our little town are thinning out again this week. It isn't a flu bug or cold weather keeping students away this time, but the days before the February break.

As promised last week, here are another 25 of my favourite clippings from my many vision boards. I hope that some of these can motivate you towards achieving your goals. Many of them apply to more than just exercise.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Ed, my neighbour next door, tells me repeatedly that the greeter position at Walmart stores has to be one of the dumbest jobs ever created. His exact words are, "No one wants someone eyeballing you as you come in the store.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

What a difference five years can make. When the 2006 census was filled out by the people of Canada, things weren't looking so hot in Saskatchewan.

A member of Parliament, Stephen Woodworth, has a private member's bill proposing to give the human fetus legal standing in Canadian law. Under current law, the unborn has no recognition as a person until fully born.

Dear Editor I have often wondered why we pay taxes. I have owned a house in North Battleford for 12 years. Over the last several years changes have happened to our city that I just don't understand.

An eccentric philosophy professor gave a one-question final exam after a semester dealing with a broad array of topics.

Happy Family Day, whatever that means.