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War Chests leave citizens as prisoners of war
Posted on June 28, 2016War Chests leave citizens as prisoners of war Politicians or want to be politicians often talk about their “war chests” during frivolous campaigns leading up… Read More »
Where is the fairness?
Posted on June 21, 2016Dear Editor: I have lived in Picture Butte for 75 years. I have paid utility bills since running water came in the 1950s and taxes… Read More »
Learning to fly — among other things
Posted on June 14, 2016Roll call. There are many ways to learn — from school of all levels of academia to natural learning to learning by doing or from… Read More »
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Relief Sale Auction and Bazaar
Posted on June 7, 2016Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) volunteers hold a Relief Sale Auction and Bazaar in Coaldale every three years. This local event provides significant funds for MCC… Read More »
North Americans need to learn how to play nice
Posted on June 1, 2016Michael Moore’s latest documentary/social commentary “Where To Invade Next” is indeed a must see for any North American worried about the future of the United… Read More »
Party like it’s 2016 — good luck grads
Posted on May 24, 2016If you grew up in the 1980s or if you have seen any of the gazillion movies and TV shows about it — trudging through… Read More »
Best of humanity shines on darkest of days
Posted on May 17, 2016Human beings have a tendency to surprise, when the going gets tough for some. Humans gather collectively together for the better good, when others are… Read More »
Dear moms: Thank you for being you
Posted on May 10, 2016Mothers were celebrated last week with Mother’s Day but moms across the globe should be celebrated each and every day. Leading up to Mother’s Day,… Read More »
The Great Outdoors — Canadian-style
Posted on May 3, 2016Fellow camping Canadians John Candy (Chet) and Dan Aykroyd (Roman) each enjoyed the wilderness in their own way in the 1988 classic “The Great Outdoors.”… Read More »
Spruce up the old homestead this spring
Posted on April 26, 2016Southern Albertans have been lucky to have such beautiful and warmer than average temperatures prior to May. April has been the perfect month with many… Read More »