Opinion

The Editor: I have tried over the last few years to sit back and not publicly voice my opinions and watch things work out in their own way and time.

Long ago, the phrase "never look a gift horse in the mouth," was coined. We're not exactly sure from whom that quip originated but the wisdom of the statement is undeniable.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a CFL-best 5-0 after Saturday's 32-20 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Guelph, ON and not surprisingly, you're starting to hear the comments all across Saskatchewan.

Phil Mickelson will likely go down in golf history as one of the 12 best of all time - he'd be anywhere from eight to 12 on most lists - but because of his career running parallel to that of Tiger Woods, he's never even been ranked No.

Marna's Musings

It was the strangest thing. When I write I usually am able to express more plainly and evidently what I think or feel as opposed to simply talking with someone. But, I had never before had tears come to my eyes as I relayed my thoughts to a page.

Recently I had a couple of experiences which really focused my thinking on the depopulation of rural Canada. The first was a short fishing trip out to the old Togo Bridge.

Weyburn has been a city now for a full century, and thus a very full and busy schedule of ceremonies and celebrations have been scheduled to mark this auspicious occasion.

Something might be getting lost in the never-ceasing debate our citizens are having over how garbage is collected from the businesses and residences in Estevan and subsequently deposited in a landfill.

Several weeks ago the passing of Dr. Henry Morgentaler was noted in the media. While part of the nation was saddened by the passing of this man, others were jubilant. Now, I cannot say I sided with either.