Harsh Feelings Set Aside as Dollar Reaches Parity
Jordan Morningstar, Bureau Chief
Goodlands Bureau
As the Canadian dollar soars in value towards the US greenback, many local residents are putting aside their ambiguity towards their neighbors to the south.
"Yeah, their president is being a real bastard, but you can't beat some of the deals down there (in neighboring North Dakota)" exclaimed Tom Johnson. Johnson recently travelled to the border town of Bottineau, North Dakota, in search of cheap supplies and tools for his contracting business.
Former water manager Hubert Hill had greater praise for the United States, whose border comes within six miles of Goodlands.
"Aw hell, they're all great folks down there, especially now that our dollar is worth so much. Jesus, it's so much cheaper down there, even just for groceries. Betty and I must have picked up three car-fuls of stuff so far."
Hubert's wife, Betty Hill, was impressed with all but one facet of their shopping journey.
"Sure it's cheap, but they don't have any trans-fat free peanut butter or mini-marshmallows. If you want to buy their food and stay healthy, well, good luck!"
However not all were so happy with the cheap groceries and building supplies. Local historian Bob Holland had some harsh words for his American counterparts.
"If you look back at recent interactions between our countries, they've called our beef cattle 'diseased' and called our people 'terrorists.' Why should I spend my money in their country if they're going to call us names?"
Holland was later more apologetic, as he clarified his remarks. "Well, you could point out that we call them 'idiots' all the time. But, they re-elected George Bush Jr., so we have some basis for it."
Goodlands Bureau
As the Canadian dollar soars in value towards the US greenback, many local residents are putting aside their ambiguity towards their neighbors to the south.
"Yeah, their president is being a real bastard, but you can't beat some of the deals down there (in neighboring North Dakota)" exclaimed Tom Johnson. Johnson recently travelled to the border town of Bottineau, North Dakota, in search of cheap supplies and tools for his contracting business.
Former water manager Hubert Hill had greater praise for the United States, whose border comes within six miles of Goodlands.
"Aw hell, they're all great folks down there, especially now that our dollar is worth so much. Jesus, it's so much cheaper down there, even just for groceries. Betty and I must have picked up three car-fuls of stuff so far."
Hubert's wife, Betty Hill, was impressed with all but one facet of their shopping journey.
"Sure it's cheap, but they don't have any trans-fat free peanut butter or mini-marshmallows. If you want to buy their food and stay healthy, well, good luck!"
However not all were so happy with the cheap groceries and building supplies. Local historian Bob Holland had some harsh words for his American counterparts.
"If you look back at recent interactions between our countries, they've called our beef cattle 'diseased' and called our people 'terrorists.' Why should I spend my money in their country if they're going to call us names?"
Holland was later more apologetic, as he clarified his remarks. "Well, you could point out that we call them 'idiots' all the time. But, they re-elected George Bush Jr., so we have some basis for it."