Opinion

Like a home renovation project run amok, the bill for the Credit Union CUPlex continues to climb.

Dear Editor In 2013, the Historic Saskatchewan Hospital, North Battleford, will celebrate 100 years of service to the mentally ill.

North Battleford city council met Monday. Among highlights during the reports portion of the agenda were: SaskPower issued a call for proposals for a self generated Electricity Demonstration Project for Rinks.

The thing I remember most from our years spent in Sointula was the fog. Few days were untouched by it. Sometimes I knew, even before I opened my eyes, that it had rolled in.

It seems it?s impossible these days to catch up with old friends, because in general, you are probably already caught up due to Facebook. Implicit in this blessing is also the curse - it takes away things to talk about.

New research shows youth like getting a self-esteem boost more than they do sex, money or food. For example, they would prefer getting a good mark on an exam, or getting a compliment from someone.

Dear Editor When you talk about customer service excellence, it is often the little extras that make the difference. Getting to know the customers' names, regular purchases and even everyday habits becomes commonplace.

It's quiet here in this prairie town, the barking of dogs and the calling of children echo in the afternoons and the chorus of the trains' whistles and wheels can wake me from a midnight dream. But, all in all ,there is a deep peacefulness.

Congratulations! You made that New Year's resolution and you're sticking with it. You've been trying to eat right and you try to make it to the gym at least three times a week.

How well do you know your spouse? If they were standing in line this past month to return an item you purchased for them during the holidays, that might be a sign you may not know them as well as you think.