Opinion

Ed, my neighbor next door, isn't fun to be near the last while. Our non-stop wet weather has brought out the worst in Ed. He is as touchy as an aggravated skunk and porcupine all tied up in one grouchy mess.

Everyone talks about the weather because there is nothing you can do about it. I say, "It is the year of the wet record book." Ed, my neighbour next door says, "It is the year of rain, mud and mosquitoes, and even they need rain coats.

Dear Editor Canadian workers have celebrated their achievements on Labour Day ever since it was declared a national holiday in 1894. This year the focus of the North Battleford and District Labour Council is on retirement security.

The age at which a top level professional athlete's skill begins to wane varies on which sport they play.

This week I'm going to talk about the Saskatchewan Roughriders and what they mean to the province.

As far as Canadian Football goes, the Labour Day weekend is often the most anticipated weekend of the regular season.

Dear Editor This is an invitation to the people of the Battlefords to join us in celebration of neighbourhood wellness. Sept. 11, from noon to 5 p.m.

Story:The weather this summer has made me skittish. After downpours that have flooded Maple Creek, Saskatoon, Yorkton and North Battleford, I get nervous when we get a lot of rain here in Estevan.

The two oldest granddaughters recently returned from nearly two months of summer training and adventure through the Army Cadet Camp they attended in Whitehorse, N.W.T.

Lots of folks want to write off the Steelers just because Big Ben will be missing the first four weeks, but they won't be facing many Super Bowl contenders and remain the only real alternative to Indianapolis to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.