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Minimize Restless Leg Syndrome with exercise

Minimize Restless Leg Syndrome with exercise

You may have heard of restless leg syndrome or you may even be one of the millions of unfortunate people who experience it. What is it exactly? Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is the urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.
Taking ownership

Taking ownership

Last week, I was alerted to a little visitor outside my front door - a small grey and white cat without a collar, sitting on my front step. Amazingly, when I asked him to hold on, to not run away, he stayed put while I went to get him some food.
Pomp and protocol is not for everyone

Pomp and protocol is not for everyone

Ed, my neighbour next door, hasn't much patience for more than a pinch of pomp and protocol. When you stand for our national anthem at the beginning of a hockey game and then sit down when it is done - that is more than enough ceremony for Ed.
Going where the open road leads

Going where the open road leads

In every season I spend time exploring the prairies, seeking both new and familiar places as I log kilometre after kilometre on the highways. It offers my curious mind a glimpse at how people live and the world around me.
Assisted living quest continues

Assisted living quest continues

Dear Editor This a report of the last six months' activity from the steering committee seeking enhanced living for seniors in the Battlefords and area.
Americans have lost their minds on spending

Americans have lost their minds on spending

Peering across the border just six miles to the south of me, I wonder if there is something in either the air or water that has contaminated the brains of our southern neighbours. Surely they must be squirrelly, if you look at recent headlines.
Too old to cut the mustard of travel anymore!

Too old to cut the mustard of travel anymore!

"Did you forget to shave for some reason? When you're young you can be scruffy and get away with it but not when you're old. You are looking rougher than chewing tobacco spit," Ed, my neighbor next door, informed me at the post office yesterday.
The wild world of sports

The wild world of sports

NHL: Why does everyone hate Eric Lindros so much? The guy was nearly as good as Lemieux for about a decade, scored at will and launched many opponents into the third row with murderous body checks.
Itching for adventure among the 'wildlife'

Itching for adventure among the 'wildlife'

Birds, beasts and bugs are all around this summer. The birds wake me every morning with their high volume melodies and I've been excited to see the various flashes of colour as I walk or sit outside.
ER staff show lack of caring

ER staff show lack of caring

Dear Editor I would just like to share my point of view regarding "Health care experience humiliating" (Regional Optimist, July 1). Ann Ewanchuck's story is similar to my experiences at the hospital emergency room.
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