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A vision for the future of health care

A vision for the future of health care

I have the good fortune to take part in many conversations about the future of Canada's health care system.
Reunions rebuild connections, strengthen bonds

Reunions rebuild connections, strengthen bonds

Standing under a tree as the shady spot shrinks on a hot summer day or sitting in a cramped but luxurious trailer to escape mosquitoes at dusk can bring friends and family closer together, but summer is also a great time for reunions.
Plastic recycling questions

Plastic recycling questions

I'm writing with regard to our REACT recycling program. A while back, I was told that we were going to start recycling plastics again as there is a Saskatchewan company that is manufacturing building products from recycled plastics.
Adaptation

Adaptation

The only thing constant in life is change. People change. Communities change. Buildings change. Nothing really stays the same.
Study history

Study history

Dear Editor As I read the letter (News-Optimist July 18) from the president of the Battlefords Agricultural Society regarding the likely demise of that old and honourable institution, I muttered, "I saw that coming.
Penalty penchant spoiling the game

Penalty penchant spoiling the game

Dear Editor Over recent evenings I have watched two games between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Edmonton Eskimos. The officials must have worn out their hip pockets dropping and picking up flags.
Disappointment with the City

Disappointment with the City

Dear Editor In regard to Dana Alexander's letter (News-Optimist, July 18) I am disappointed with the actions of the City of North Battleford in dealing with the Battlefords Ag. Society. My involvement with the Ag.
Remember the downtown mall?

Remember the downtown mall?

Dear Editor I was disheartened to read the recent letter by Dana Alexander, laying out the City of North Battlefords' concerted plan to put the Battlefords Agricultural Society out of business.
The game of catch and the dancing gorilla

The game of catch and the dancing gorilla

There's a classic psychology experiment that goes something like this. The subject is shown a video that shows two teams of people passing a ball around in a circle, and asked to count the number of passes made by one of the teams.
Two full moons in August

Two full moons in August

The moon is full as the month begins, ending in full phase again - two full moons in one month. Aug.11, the moon occults (passes in front of) Jupiter for viewers in the western Pacific; it's a close conjunction for others.
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