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Beating the heat

Beating the heat

Saskatchewan summers of late haven't had heat waves like we've experienced in the last while, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher every day for over a week.
Admission of mistakes rare

Admission of mistakes rare

A bouquet to editor Becky Doig for admitting to her own human frailties in her piece about Ronald Peequaqua ("Missing man called N. Battleford Home," News-Optimist July 11).
When will you be coming back?

When will you be coming back?

I, along with the city, am feeling a wee bit lonely this morning. After enjoying the presence of several thousand visitors, their departure leaves an empty spot.
Demise of Ag. Society foreseen

Demise of Ag. Society foreseen

Dear Editor It is with profound sadness we foresee the demise of the Battlefords Agricultural Society, Inc. (the exhibition association). The sadness is exacerbated by the knowledge the decisions dictating whether the Ag.
Revisiting old haunts

Revisiting old haunts

Dear Editor My daughter Arcady Bamford, was born in Saskatoon University Hospital in 1972, while I was working as a physician in Turtleford. We were there in 1972-743, before returning to the UK, where I worked as a paediatrician for 35 years.
Looking good compared to you

Looking good compared to you

Ed, my neighbour next door, suggested we go for a game of golf out at Neudorf last week. Trying to get one step ahead of Ed, I agreed to go only if he brought his wallet and drove us out there.
It's time for change downtown

It's time for change downtown

Dear Editor Thank you for publishing the article about Fi Smythe's experiences downtown ("Doing business downtown turns scary for one resident," Regional Optimist July 6).
Talking about The Amazing Spider-Man, and the success of comic book hero movies

Talking about The Amazing Spider-Man, and the success of comic book hero movies

Here I am with another box office update in the wake of the release of the latest blockbuster of the summer, The Amazing Spider-Man. The movie opened July 3 in theatres across North America, following an impressive weekend debut in overseas markets.
Social problem, not pawn shop problem

Social problem, not pawn shop problem

Dear Editor This is in response to "Doing business downtown turns scary for one resident" (Regional Optimist July 6). The article states " vagrancy, pawn shops and empty storefronts have been a problem for a while " This view is narrow-minded.
A bouquet to Battlefords Union Hospital

A bouquet to Battlefords Union Hospital

Dear Editor I was admitted on the evening of March 6 to Battlefords Union Hospital emergency. After a CT scan, it was determined I had suffered a mild stroke. There were no beds, so I was kept overnight in the ER.
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