Â鶹´«Ã½

The editor: To all First Nations, Inuit and Métis people – I have stood silently too long. I apologize for the wrongs and horribly unfair treatment you have received from the governments, churches and the general population.

My Dad graduated from the RCMP training depot in Regina in 1972. He spent the next 30 years as a proud member of the RCMP in B.C., working in North Vancouver, McBride, Fort St. John, Vancouver, Abbotsford and Langley.

The editor: The House of Commons has passed Bill C-206, an Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farm fuel), introduced by Conservative Member of Parliament Philip Lawrence in February 2020.

Estevan’s Playparks have been a valuable service to the community for decades, and should be a source of pride. Generations of children have grown up with the opportunity to enjoy some crafts in the morning, and go for a swim in the afternoon.

For the first time last week, I actually got stuck in somewhat of a traffic jam in Estevan (trains don't count), which turned my attention to social media. Weird? I know, but let me explain.

The MC was someone I knew well so when he introduced me by saying I have really big ears, I didn’t take offence.

The benefit of an older, more experienced government is they tend not to make the same mistakes as newer ones. It’s why they get re-elected.

Born to Ted and Nancy Brehaut, a son on June 22. He weighed nine pounds and three ounces, and has been named Clark Liam. He is a brother for Trace and a grandson for Judy and Earl Gibson, and Lane and Wendy Brehaut.

The editor: In the last three weeks I have submitted articles to the Carlyle Observer, our local community newspaper, regarding items of interest to the Royal Canadian Legion and the military history of Canada.

I talk to a lot of people each week and I have noticed a trend: bad news seems to be 10 times more common than good news. Now, if you think about it, that is not true. In fact, most people are blessed beyond measure.