The Week of May 13 to May 19, 2001

The Dry Spring of 2001 Monday May 14, 2001 Here is a look at the dry spring of 2001. Swift Current almost dustbowl.

Canine Connection Monday May 14, 2001 Here are a couple of dogs who have established themselves as part of the lives of their owners.

Merritt To Wonderland - Part 1 Monday May 14, 2001 Michael Townsend takes us along with him on a Motorcylce club ride letting us see the sites and share in the motorcylce subculture.

Douglas Adams 1952 - 2001 Tuesday May 15, 2001 A brief tribute to one of the great authors of our time.

Merritt To Wonderland - Part 2 Tuesday May 15, 2001 This is the second part of a pictorial story as the Kamloops Hog club visit the famous Wonderland.

A New Leaf Or Two Wednesday May 16, 2001 Despite the cool temperatures and high winds the trees have collectively decided to get on with the new growing year and have adorned themselves with leaves. Timothy Shire takes this opportunity to comment on the role of oppositions in today's leafy editorial

The Herd Mentality of our health researchers Wednesday May 16, 2001 Mario deSantis points out the trend for evidence based researchers to demand restructuring of restructuring of restructuring of restructured health care.

Blossoms and Pines Thursday May 17, 2001 Time to enjoy the wonders of the trees that surround us in today's celebration of the simple beauty of trees.

Golden Age Centre Gets A Floor Thursday May 17, 2001 Work progresses on the senior citizens centre with the installation of floor beams and the flooring itself.

Renovations Thursday May 17, 2001 It seems like people have stopped putting things off and 2001 is the year to get those home renovations projects done.

Pool Opens for Season Today Friday May 18, 2001 Another Victoria Day Weekend and another season for the town's swimming pool.

The Fallacy of Evidence Based Research Friday May 18, 2001 Talk about "make work projects" instead of improving medicare we seem destine to do more research.

Andrew Gets His First Bike Friday May 18, 2001 At three he was mounted on a two wheeler and the world changed.

Rocks, Walls and Living Spaces Saturday May 19, 2001 No need or requirement to have a living environment like everyone else, check out this unique way to organise a yard.

Metal Sales and Recycling Business Closes Saturday May 19, 2001 Excellent business property has come available as a Tisdale scrap metal company ends operation on highway #3.

Vandalism A Way of Life Saturday May 19, 2001 Vandalism costs us all but it just a symptom of a society that is very sad and needs help. Here are some suggestions.