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Weyburn Review editorial

My Nikkel's Worth column

We needed precipitation. I mean, we really needed precipitation. I don鈥檛 know if I鈥檝e ever seen a region that was so eager to welcome some rain that would break up a stretch of beautiful weather.

There might have been a few loud shouts of joy, or popping of champagne corks, or even deep sighs of relief in Estevan last Tuesday. After all, the provincial budget had an announcement that was long overdue.

When it comes to training, behaviour modification and animal enrichment, I can go on for days.

Did I catch your attention? Results like this aren鈥檛 realistic or maintainable. Yet, we see titles or headlines, or crazy testimonials and think it鈥檚 possible and try the crazy gimmick, quick fix, or deprivation diet that claims you can do it too.

Mental health has become a buzzword this year, with people slowing down to look inward and so many others struggling during the pandemic year.

Remembrance or celebration? Simply put, it depends on reasons and attitudes. I certainly have experienced them both this year and both have affected my life forever.

The first report of April finds us enjoying warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. Since I last reported on the 31st of March, we had one of our staff members retire, Judy Moore.

Sympathy to Mel and Vivian Vail and other family and friends on the passing of Violet Margaret June (Vail) Meadows. She passed away in Regina on March 23 at the age of 88 years.