Opinion

Brian Zinchuk

The numbers are in for the most recent concert in Estevan, and they likely aren’t what the City of Estevan expected. Financial statements for Alice Cooper’s visit back in August showed the city suffered a deficit of about $17,000.

A sad anniversary is approaching in Estevan. Nov. 5 will mark one year since the closure of the Civic Auditorium.

Leaving the Prairies was difficult, made easier, though, by the presence of our two sons and their families in the town we now call home. Still, hours and days were spent in silent weeping.

By Linda Wegner Leaving the prairies was difficult, made easier, though, by the presence of our two sons and their families in the town we now call home. Still, hours and days were spent in silent weeping.

Cheers to Tim Pippus from the Estevan Church of Christ for all of his wonderful words in his biweekly faith column. Cheers to Corey Atkinson’s column in the Oct. 10 Mercury.

A promise to you: this will be the last time I will write about turning 40. I know there are more pressing things in the world than my 40th birthday.

By Shelley Luedtke In a discussion reminiscent of the artificial versus real Christmas tree debate, I listened to a group discuss the pros and cons of pies made from scratch versus store bought. I don't like pie.

By Ken Rolheiser An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside Me. It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil… the other is good.” “Which wolf will win?” the grandson asks.

After treating marijuana use and possession as an illegal drug for decades, Canadians now have to change their thinking from this day forward, as what had been called a “gateway drug” is now legal for recreational use, not just medicinal use.