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Abuse of parliamentary democracy dangerous

Abuse of parliamentary democracy dangerous

Dear Editor I am astounded by the fact pollsters are saying a large number of Canadians think the fact the Harper government has been found to be in contempt of Parliament is just an example of more "political games," as Stephen Harper has alleged.
Random kindness

Random kindness

A bouquet to the gentleman who bought us lunch at Wendy's last year. It was March 2010; we were at Wendy's in Lloydminster. My four young children and I were travelling home to British Columbia and stopped for lunch.
Salting away scary driving experiences

Salting away scary driving experiences

Oh no, it's going into the other lane. I'm in the other lane. Take foot off gas. Steer into the skid. Keep your eyes where you want to go. My camera bag falling on me from the passenger seat. Don't let it spin, or you'll roll.
NDP plant a money tree

NDP plant a money tree

Dear Editor After hearing a bit more about the Saskatchewan NDP policy debate, I now understand why they put a tree for the cover of their final draft. It's the money tree. That is the only logical explanation I can offer.
Respect the power of words and choose carefully

Respect the power of words and choose carefully

Words strung together into phrases can have such power. They can swirl in a person's head for years if they sting deep enough or they can provide a lingering reminder of love or strength.
More exercise myths revealed

More exercise myths revealed

I could probably write about exercise myths every week. There are so many misconceptions, misunderstands and un-truths out there.
Will Canada be trapped inside Fortress North America?

Will Canada be trapped inside Fortress North America?

Dear Editor Canadians should be concerned that the Harper government's perimeter security talks with the United States might leave Canada trapped inside a U.S.-dominated "Fortress North America.
Public Gratitude Paid to Devoted Doctors and Nurse Practioner

Public Gratitude Paid to Devoted Doctors and Nurse Practioner

Dear Editor, Beginning on Jan. 1, with the exception of the relief of a locum doctor for two weeks, Dr. M. Shoiab and Dr. M. Mbaoga have maintained the rigorous 24 hour emergency medical care at the Turtleford Intergrated Health Care Center.
Ballooning spring waistlines

Ballooning spring waistlines

According to Ed, my neighbour next door, only bears lose their fat during the winter. "Humans tend to gain weight during the winter and may be bugling at the seams by spring," observed Ed last week.
Smaller can be better than bigger

Smaller can be better than bigger

For years, we've been seeing a lot of things get bigger, in the hopes that they would also get better. Local hospital boards became health districts, then the districts became regions.
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