Opinion

When I first came to Estevan 10 years ago, the mayor at the time explained to me that one of Estevan’s greatest strengths was that it had multiple key industries. It had agriculture, like pretty much all of Saskatchewan.

Where have you gone, 2018? It seems like just yesterday we were reflecting on the stories, the moments and the tribulations of 2017. We were looking forward to what 2018 would bring. That was more than 360 days ago.

One of the most interesting people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting is a guy in Whistler, B.C., named Jack.

Corey Atkinson

Brian Zinchuk

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Estevan has hosted a couple of Yellow Vest Movement protests and a truck convoy recently. After all, a central tenant of the Yellow Vest Movement in Western Canada focuses on their opposition to the carbon tax.

Peace is a word that is used a lot at this time of year. We sing Silent Night and talk about the coming Prince of Peace. We give out cards that speak of peace on Earth and we hope for a little peace and quiet during our time off.

It’s not surprising that I’ve been humming, “Away in a Manger” these days (after all, it is the Christmas season) but I’ve found myself thinking more about the wood. Neither humorous nor particularly profound, here are my musings.

I knew this day was going to come eventually: I won’t spend Christmas with my parents. I’ve been very fortunate over the years to be with mom and dad for Christmas. In fact, from 2002-2017, we were together at Christmas every year, except for two.

Cheers to the Estevan Kinsmen Club for the Christmas Card Lane that is currently set up on Souris Avenue North.