Opinion

The end of winter is near and with that starts the playoff season in sports such as curling, hockey and skating. Over the years as my children have grown, I have noticed a switch in attitude when it comes to the importance of winning.

When my daughters were little I was able to be at home with them. I was excited about taking on a new role in becoming a mom and I learned a lot as I developed a shift in focus and priorities.

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” ~ John C. Maxwell This past weekend I was in Regina with the Vipers 15U team.

Dear Editor: We recently received a letter from Lightstream Resources Ltd., requesting a significant discount in service rates. I understand Crescent Point is singing the same song.

Dear Editor: I would just like to point out an inaccurate statement in your December 2014 Welcome to truck country editorial. You stated that chassis cabs were available from Chrysler and Ford but not GM.

Just a few months ago oil and gas companies of all sizes and business profiles were scrambling to hire and retain new workers.

Here’s something to ponder: oil sector service companies now have a stack of letters on their desks demanding they cut the rates they charge the oil producers.

With crude oil prices in the tank, it’ll be interesting to see if that crude continues ending up in the tanker, as in tanker rail car. The National Post reported on Feb. 2 that demand for rail tanker cars had, well, tanked.

The Editor, Like many of us, I read the story of Gail and Jim Sack, who nearly lost their lives to carbon monoxide poisoning, and was relieved that the North Battleford couple was found by a family member and saved.

The Editor, In the wake of the deadly attacks on military officers in Quebec and on Parliament Hill last October, we must consider how to best protect Canadians from modern terrorist threats while safeguarding our values.