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Crossing dangerous

Crossing dangerous

On Wednesday, my dear neighbour was struck by a motor vehicle at about 5 p.m. on 10th and Winnipeg while trying to cross the street and died later in the hospital. It is so dark and there is no crosswalk.
Curbside recycling wonderful

Curbside recycling wonderful

I would like to take this opportunity to say how wonderful our new curbside recycling program is. It is a real treat to be able to bring the recycling to our curbside instead of packing it all up to dispose of at the recycling centers.
Thoughtful gestures

Thoughtful gestures

Monday, December 8th, six women were busy giftwrapping at the Child Development giftwrap booth at Pine Centre.
The embargo will remain

The embargo will remain

Here are four reasons why President Barack Obama’s decision last week to re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba was a good idea.
Drawing out the best

Drawing out the best

The greatest gift to a teacher is seeing former students doing well in life. I have been teaching for so long now that I am watching the children of former students enter my classroom.
Light up the night

Light up the night

Not so many years ago, there were few homes that didn't bother to put out at least a few Christmas lights. Not doing so identified that household as either Jehovah's Witnesses, lazy, scrooges or away for the holidays.
'This got the old head thinking'

'This got the old head thinking'

Jack Little was born in a small house in Saskatoon, Sask. in May of 1931. The only thing he remembers of that time was freezing his tongue on the coal shovel. Here is his story exactly as he told it to me.
Song of the Day

Song of the Day

I've developed the reputation as the office Grinch. It's not my fault. Christmas used to be my favourite holiday.
Gratitude for canine caper

Gratitude for canine caper

I am writing this letter in sincere gratitude for the tireless and heroic efforts that assisted in Tilly’s rescue from the icy waters of the Nechako at Cottonwood Park on the afternoon of Dec. 9th, 2014.
Charitable connections

Charitable connections

Brent Braaten’s front page photograph on Saturday December 13, 2014 with students Jaidyn Bjornson, Kabir Nijjar and Ty Bax titled ‘ Ten Days...