This is the place where you will find links to some of the articles John has written and published in the mainstream media. Come back soon for the latest!
News-Optimist, November 2011: Adventures on the Campaign Trail
News-Optimist, November 2011: Election night -- Cox Wins and Taylor concedes
News-Optimist, November 2011: Bater rounds up big Liberal guns
News-Optimist, October 2011: Maple Leaf Foods closing Battlefords plant
News-Optimist, October 2011: Premier Wall hammers NDP on costs
News-Optimist, September 2011: Column -- Layton was approachable
News-Optimist, September 2011: Bater gears up for busy fall for Liberals
Cairns on Cinema, September 2011: Memories of TIFF
Cairns on Cinema, September 2011: Summer box office wrap-up
News-Optimist, June 2011: Wall tours Saskatchewan Hospital
News-Optimist, June 2011: Column -- Ticket prices for pro sports are through the roof
News-Optimist, May 2011: Teachers march in the streets
News-Optimist, May 2011: Chisholm bids farewell to legislature
News-Optimist, May 2011: Column -- Voters blow off steam at the polls
News-Optimist, May 2011: Ritz wins as Tories form majority
News-Optimist, April 2011: Column -- Election has been much ado about nothing
News-Optimist, February 2011: How to make the most of your Las Vegas vacation
News-Optimist, February 2011: Wall offers revenue sharing, tax relief at SUMA convention
Cairns on Cinema, January 2011: 2010 Box Office Year in Review
News-Optimist, December 2010: Frustration boils over for North Stars
News-Optimist, December 2010: Death ruled accidental
News-Optimist, November 2010: Liberal leader Ryan Bater says gov't should back off on PotashCorp deal
News-Optimist, November 2010: Premier's Dinner in Lloydminster gets fogged out
News-Optimist Blog, November 2010: Stupid news story of the week: Cheerleaders in the NHL
News-Optimist, October 2010: NDP Leader Lingenfelter welcomes Wall's change of heart
News-Optimist, October 2010: Fighting fire with the pros
Cairns on Cinema, September 2010: Roger Ebert’s new movie review show coming to a TV near you
News-Optimist, September 2010: Wholesale Club fire was arson, says fire department
News-Optimist, September 2010: Barbara Glanz prepares for the Battlefords
News-Optimist, September 2010: Column -- Roughriders truly represent the province
Cairns on Cinema, September 2010: September at the movies
Cairns on Cinema, August 2010: Review: Piranha 3D
Regional Optimist, August 2010: Layton calls for extension
News-Optimist, August 2010: Column -- Weather woes are driving everyone crazy
Cairns on Cinema, July 2010: Mel Gibson is in big, big trouble
Cairns on Cinema, July 2010: Summer movie season hasn't been a big hit
News-Optimist, July 2010: Photo Gallery -- State of Emergency in North Battleford
News-Optimist Blog, February 2010: Column -- Crime is out of control in the Battlefords
News-Optimist Blog, November 2009: The Riders need a new stadium: It’s time