Opinion

Dear Editor: The Manitoba Lung Association recently received a donation from Virden Donor’s Choice in the amount of $2,992. The funds donated by your community help to provide education and awareness programs to keep our lungs healthy.

Dear Edi tor: Well done Kelvon Smith on your letter in the August 21, 2015 Empire. I would think it’s highly unlikely the signs from the movie will remain. It is so refreshing to see our main street rejuvenated.

Dear Editor: Great letter Kelvon Smith! We think keeping the signs from the movie company and all the painting they did would be a great improvement to our downtown area. The downtown area has been going downhill for years.

Ever feel like you are fighting a losing battle? That no matter what you do, or don’t do someone is going to disagree with it? This is the part of life I am sure we could all do without.

Dear Editor: I was thinking how great that one block downtown on Seventh Avenue looks with all those new signs and ancient ones... plus the window with all the duct tape has been replaced. The downtown looks like something now.

Now that senior baseball is over for another year, (the SWBL final between Hamiota and Boissevain will be over tonight) it's time to pause, reflect and offer suggestions for improvement to this very popular summer past-time.

"Canada must pass laws to protect water and the environment because it takes "pathetic care" of the nation’s water resources".

I, along with most of those in Virden last Friday, felt the concussion from the gas explosion on Thompson Pl.

Your cottage, or any other vacation property for that matter, can be an important part of your family life - and you might want to leave it to your family.

Dear STCP, My family and I are thinking about getting a dog. There are so many to choose from. Do you have any advice on how to pick our perfect dog? So, you think you’re ready for a dog. You saw a photo in an ad of a cute little fluff ball.