Opinion

Dear Santa, I am in Grade one. I like reading. I like iPads. How are you? Why do you have reindeers? This year I was good. I helped David play the Wii.

It’s that time of the year when Christmas cards are being sent. Stores have made the switch in merchandise and their aisles are full of busy shoppers. People are looking forward to family coming home.

Yup, I am one of those people. A real grinch, I dread the Christmas season. I haven’t always been this way. I remember as a kid being so excited I couldn’t sleep for a month in advance.

It started as a text message from a friend about four months ago. Bryce: “Hey, any interest in going to the Apple Cup?” Me: “Yeah, I’m kind of interested.” Bryce: “OK, I just bought tickets.

It was with great pleasure that I set out with my co-worker to attend the Bragg Creek Artisans and Redwood Meadows annual Christmas craft sales, Nov. 19.

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The time when Canadians will be able to democratically choose their senators will soon be upon us.

People are always seeking way to find contentment. Have you ever found yourself struggling to fill in these blanks: • “When I am _________, then I’ll be happy?” • “When I have __________, then I’ll be happy.

Our province’s Legislature, at its best, can be a place where the representatives of the people come together under the banner of mutual respect to face challenges, discuss solutions and solve problems.

Now that Remembrance Day has come and passed, the countdown to the year’s biggest holiday is officially on – only nine days remain until American Thanksgiving.