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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’t realistic or maintainable. Yet, we see titles or headlines, or crazy testimonials and think it’s 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.

There is a fire ban in effect now for the Village of Alida and the R.M. of Reciprocity. It is so dry that any little spark could become very serious. Please take care out there and stay safe.

The harsh gusts and swirling snow made travel difficult. With zero visibility it was the first time I can remember texting friends who live and work in town, just to be sure they made it home safely.

There’s very little in the Saskatchewan Party government’s 2021-22 budget for you not to like. Your kids, however, may grow to hate it. That’s the big problem — what’s popular today might be far less popular in hindsight.

Cheers: Cheers to everybody who supported the fundraiser for Mason Wigley, whether it be by donating an item or purchasing something. It truly is amazing what a generous community we live in, and how we’re always willing to support each other.