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Lessons from the sea: Setting sail

Lessons from the sea: Setting sail

It's more than a decade since I began writing these articles and I wanted to offer something fresh and inspiring. Going over some of my past musings I decided to offer these Lessons from The Sea.
Political spin creates mistrust

Political spin creates mistrust

Dear Editor The Sask Party's Bob Bjornerud wrote a long letter in the Dec. 29 News-Optimist, evidently in response to an article quoting Dwain Lingenfelter in the Dec. 15 issue.
Smaller projects also deserve support

Smaller projects also deserve support

Nothing dies as completely as the local news cycle in the period between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Left Out a page turner

Left Out a page turner

I didn't get a lot of sleep in the days immediately following Christmas, and I blame it all on John Gormley.
2011 Box Office Year in Review

2011 Box Office Year in Review

Welcome to my annual Box Office Year in Review column, where I look at the winners and losers of the year 2011.
Take offensive with ATV abuses

Take offensive with ATV abuses

Dear Editor Perhaps the Battlefords could try curtailing obnoxious ATV use the way Thornhill did. One weekend last fall, RCMP pounced all over illegal behaviour.
Individualized funding gives clients power

Individualized funding gives clients power

Dear Editor Jan. 5, there was an article in the Regina Leader Post, "Home Care, now and in the future".
A cautionary tale

A cautionary tale

The Yuletide is a season for sorting through memories. Sometimes a faded memory, almost gone forever, thrusts itself forward to be revitalized. One of them came to me recently.
Battlefords Top 10

Battlefords Top 10

Any media outlet worth it's salt is pumping out at least one "list" this time of year. These include "top 10" for anything from worst celebrity gaffs to the year's top newsmakers.
Understanding why your child may be impatient

Understanding why your child may be impatient

Have you ever asked your child to wait? Especially for something exciting, like their birthday, a visit from friends or family, or an activity. What is their usual reaction when you ask them to wait? Probably negatively.
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