Opinion

Amanda Minchin

The editor: In the July 10 article in the Estevan Mercury on Units 4 and 5 at Boundary Dam to be retired, there was a comment made by SaskPower that, in my view, tried to “sugar coat” this whole announcement.

For the first time in a number of years, I’m truly excited about my vegetable garden. For one thing, I’m finally retired from my work as a business writer and now have time to spend weeding and nurturing both the flowers and edibles.

Cheers to the Estevan Motor Speedway for the beautiful facility, well-run racing program and a great opportunity for family-friendly fun. Don't say there's nothing fun to do in Estevan.

We’re getting a clearer picture of how Highways 39 and 6 will look in a few years. You can’t blame local residents for being frustrated. The federal government announced last week that it would contribute $53.

Words have always been a tool to me, something I’ve been able to mould to fit any and all situations, a dagger hidden behind a cloak ready to be unsheathed at any moment.

It can be the subject of humour or perhaps a shake-of-the-head-moment as we wonder: did we really need to be told that? It's the instructions on products we use regularly that seem unnecessary, but ones companies feel the need to print to reduce the

By Linda Wegner For the first time in a number of years, I’m truly excited about my vegetable garden. For one thing, I’m finally retired from my work as a business writer and now have time to spend weeding and nurturing both the flowers and edibles.

By Ken Rolheiser

My Nikkel's worth column