Opinion

Dear Editor Regarding the City of North Battleford bylaw about school bus activated stop arm and flashing lights: it's a farce. I just spent all afternoon in court lately to testify against a driver who failed to stop.

When it comes to my outlook as a reporter I tend to be a "big picture" type of individual. So here's the latest North America-wide trend to ponder.

The numerous initiatives to revitalize rural Saskatchewan are hopeful signs, but they have not yet taken the rural economy back to the healthy state of diversification that characterized the pioneer era.

The NHL preview columns continue with the Northeast Division. Other than super-goon Milan Lucic and rookie Tyler Seguin, none of the Bruins roster could be picked out of a police line-up and a few aging vets like Recchi will not keep them close.

This Tuesday marked World Teacher's Day and although I didn't send any cards or flowers I did spend some time thinking about some of the educators who have made a profound impact on my life.

A bouquet to the individual who stopped the evening of Sept 26 on Highway 40 to Cut Knife at the scene of a car vs. deeraccident.

I had a tough time pulling myself away from the TV last week thanks to the sports action on the tube.

You religiously head to the gym every day and jump on the treadmill for 60 minutes. Every time you push a little harder than the day before.

Ed, my neighbor next door, has finally begun to combine. Ed says he would be done by now if it wasn't for such a wet year. It is the time of the year I occasionally run a lunch or supper out to Ed at his farm.

It seems everyone gets a special day or a week. This week, for example is Fire Prevention Week.