Opinion

Modern technology is absolutely amazing, especially when it comes to communication.

The line between public sector union greed and government stinginess in times of prosperity isn't really all that fine after all.

The Editor, Suspensions from a coach's side as to an over the top ruling that even made it to the big news. My first complaint is with the Estevan Mercury.

The Editor, Please send a bouquet of thanks to the ladies at the Bank of Montreal for helping prevent me from falling into a scam of a grandson in trouble in Montreal.

The 2011 federal election was historic in many ways, and the result (depending on one's party affiliation) is either one of rebuilding, or rejoicing, with a period of stability now able to settle in on Parliament Hill.

The Editor, We would sincerely like to thank all those individuals that were so eager to help us during the flood. It was amazing to get so many offers of help and so much support.

We don't really understand the hesitancy being shown by the provincial government and its appointed agencies to step up to bargaining tables these past few months.

When we last left you, I was wondering whether or not the NDP's Orange Crush was going to be fact or fable. Well, we got our answer. Jack Layton and crew now pretty well own Quebec, at least on the federal front.

The racing season at Estevan Motor Speedway begins tonight with a practice session for drivers to tune up their cars and get a feel for the track again. Lately I've been working on The Race Tracker, the Mercury's annual motorsports preview.

Jennifer's Journal