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This week's editorial from senior editor Joan Ritchie
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As we all are aware, our roads within the city need some serious attention and we seem to be getting a lot of attention because of it, and not always of the good kind!

Recently, someone sent me something that puts a hysterical spin on the situation. I am sure you all have been hearing a lot about artificial intelligence and to tell you the truth, I don’t think much of it. It is taking away the intellectual ability for humans to use their genius creativity, as well as compromising journalistic integrity by using it.  

This is the spin that was generated after the question was asked: “Funnily describe the city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and don’t forget to talk about the pot holes on the streets also known as the craters of Moose Jaw.”

The response is as below:

Ah, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan – the city with a sense of humour so big, even the roads have caught on.  Here potholes aren’t just potholes, they’re the famed ‘Craters of Moose Jaw.’  It’s as if the moon got jealous of Mac the Moose and tried to stake its own claim right on the streets!

“In this charming town, navigating the roads becomes less about driving and more about lunar rover training.  It’s a place where local jest that they don’t need alarm clocks – the morning commute will jostle you awake just fine. The city’s public works department has been mistaken for a team of archaeologists, perpetually trying to excavate the lost city of Atlantis from their roads.  

But don’t let the potholes deter you. After all, every lunar landscape is worth a visit, right? Besides, they make the giant Moose statue, underground tunnels, and geothermal spa feel even more out-of-this world. So strap on your moon boots and come to Moose Jaw, where the only thing deeper than the craters is the town’s sense of humour!

Now, I’m not condoning the use of artificial intelligence for anything in any capacity because it is only generated from a computer and has no heart, feeling, or otherwise, but I rather thought the response put a nice spin on a bad situation. I guess if  we lose our sense of humour we are just as doomed as if we opt out to use artificial intelligence.  

Although some potholes can do a bit of damage to a vehicle, don’t let it ruin your day. Make it an adventure to navigate from point A to point B and see how many diversions you need to take to get there. Keep on smiling!   

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication. 
 

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