Opinion

A few years ago, I went for a drive up Highway 39. I tried to envision what the highway would look like with double lanes.

Saskatchewan has adopted a European concept for the new overpass near Balgonie. The government has opted for traffic circles, or roundabouts, for each end of the overpass. It’s a departure from what you would normally see.

July has been a busy month for tourism in Assiniboia. Canada 150 celebrations filled the streets, and day camps and swimming are keeping dozens of young families active.

There are indications from the provincial government that the proposed and long-awaited twinning of Highway 6/39 may actually never happen, following a recent meeting between Highways Minister David Marit and his American counterpart from North Dakot

Brian Zinchuk

Local residents who still needed a boost of patriotic spirit following the Canada 150 celebrations on and around July 1 could have used a visit to the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum last Wednesday.

One entry into the 1989-90 O-Pee-Chee hockey card set featured Theoren Fleury a young Calgary Flames forward in his first card.

Touring and Travelling Tips One of the best parts of summer is having the time to do some of the things you really enjoy. This can mean long bike rides, playing football, golfing, camping, hiking, and all kinds of fun activities.

Life can be difficult. Sometimes it seems that you just about get all the puzzle pieces in place and then something comes along and shakes everything up again. There is always another problem or something more to worry about or sort out.

I love it when family gets together, always have and I hope I always will.