Opinion

A letter to the editor published on this page is a stark reminder to our newsroom of the need to attribute information, and also to dig a little deeper beyond what is fed to us by media relations personnel.

In a few days the writ will be dropped and Saskatchewan will be heading to the polls. This is no surprise, because the Nov. 7 election was called the day after the last provincial election four years ago.

Dear Editor The Battleford's Humane Society made the decision to close its impound area Sept 9 due to a number of dogs infected with parvo being present in this area. This is a very contagious disease and spreads readily.

Call it the changing of the seasons, the end of summer or the kickoff to a new agenda but to me it still involves the changing of the closet. Fall (well, we're nearly there) conjures up so many endings and beginnings.

Dear Editor A tip of my hat to Martha Carleton for the fine letter ("Rental rates harming families" News-Optimist, Sept. 14).

Comment and History from a Prairie Perspective

It is probably safe to assume most of us do not generally employanalogies referring to military campaigns when discussing local urban development policy.

Too often people get excited about a brand new start. They're going to lose 30 pounds by eating right and following a new exercise regimen. I know this because they have it all documented in a binder with color-coded tabs. They are organized.

Dear Editor, Good morning, North Battleford: At this time of year, we have our children returning to school. We also have drivers who are oblivious to this.

Ed, my neighbour next door, is feeling frustrated. He cannot control the weather and must wait to get going again at his harvest after recent rains. Ed is sure that once you are retired like me, life is frustration free.