Opinion

At times, when we see others walking a dangerous path, we long for better things for them. It may be a grown son or daughter, or other family member. Or simply a close friend.

Dog overcoats, dog dresses, dog bling, dog shoes, dog hats, dog haircuts, dogs that yap, dogs that yip, dogs that yodel, grrrrrrrr . . . Ladies and gentlemen, I submit the following.

It?s March and I?m tired of comfort food. I?ve craved enough salty, fatty snacks to last a year and although I want to bake and eat batches of cupcakes I don?t really want to eat batches of cupcakes.

Dear Editor If rumour has now led to fact, there will be a new hotel, perhaps with a bar and grill, erected in the town of Battleford. Also apparent is that perhaps some changes could be made in the attitudes of the owners.

Dear Editor One really has to question the choices of Steven Harper in the recently presented federal budget. Theres $18 billion for new fighter jets, $10 billion for new prisons and $6 billion for corporate tax cuts.

Why do you think teenagers start doing drugs? Or drinking? Or other self-harming behaviors? I agree (with you), some do engage in it just for experimentation, or for thrill seeking.

Water, water everywhere and the white stuff all over the place. Last Tuesday was World Water Day and as I read reminders on the Internet I reflected on how lucky we are to live in a place where this necessary resource is so plentiful and clean.

The City of Humboldt has presented an interesting question to its citizens regarding the future of Sutherland Theatre, located in what is now Humboldt Collegiate Institute and what will be the new Humboldt Public School.

Spring is finally in the air! This means many people are motivated to get moving after a long period of hibernating from exercise. This often means a return to running. For many, this also means the return of the dreaded shin splits.

Do you have a favourite recipe that you would like to make healthier? Perhaps it is a recipe that has been passed down from family or shared by friends. With just a few changes, many older recipes can be updated to make them healthier.