Opinion

All friends of Alberta, and its oilsands

A number of years ago I purchased a CD by a group named the Freedom Singers; I’ve never stopped listening to or being blessed by their music. One line in particular of a song titled Daystar challenges me every time I hear it.

The City of Estevan is currently seeking the public’s input on a couple of very different issues. The first is the direction for the Estevan Leisure Centre’s weight room. It will be discussed at the May 7 meeting of city council.

Cheers: Cheers to the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins for the outstanding season they had. It was great to see the team back in contention for a league title, and the players handled themselves so well on and off the ice.

I’ve had some pretty cool experiences since coming to Estevan nearly 18 years ago. But one thing I wanted, but never had, was an extended playoff run for the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins.

My Nikkel's worth

A couple of weeks ago I received a phone call regarding my column in which I stated I sometimes choose not to vote. The caller was simply letting me know that there’s a way to vote in which you can “decline your ballot,” also known as a protest vote.

Those who are gunning for the one marijuana retailer permit in Estevan now know a little more about the regulations they’ll be facing. To the surprise of nobody, they won’t be allowed to operate within 200 metres of a school.

Over the seven games of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final, there have been sombre moments of silence and moments of ferocious noise in both Affinity Place and Nipawin’s Centennial Arena.

In the midst of the greatest dispute between two provinces since the 1995 Quebec referendum, the University of Alberta stepped in it, big time. They announced on April 10 that Dr.