Opinion

The birth of a new year in many ways is nothing more than the continuation of the calendar: another new day, a new week, a new month - but a new year can be more than that.

Look at 2014 as a year to move forward. Also take into consideration that while you may move forward in terms of monetary gain, so too will the agencies that intend to neutralize those personal financial gains you have made.

The annual alumni game between the Estevan Bruins and the Weyburn Red Wings is a tribute to the long history of both clubs.

One thing that the federal government disclosed near the end of 2013 was the fact that they have decided not to disclose salaries of most of their employees. The fact that it's your money being used to pay them, is of no consequence.

With a new year upon us, it's natural for most of us to look ahead to what might occur in our given world. Predicting anything for farmers is perhaps as difficult as prognostications can get.

Turning the calendar into a new year always presents endless possibilities.

The candy dish sits on the coffee table with remnants of thoroughly picked over holiday treats.

So, another year has gone by and it's now gut check time to see how I've done on my 2013 resolutions. 1) Lose weight, eat healthier and take better care of myself. Well I did really well up until July or so and it's been downhill since then.

Brrr... In my 24 years I don't think I've ever known a December to be quite this cold. Usually it's January and February that bring such freezing temperatures with them.

With a new year upon us, it's natural for most of us to look ahead to what might occur in our given world. Predicting anything for farmers is perhaps as difficult as prognostications can get.