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Bill 207 may have served its true purpose
Posted on December 3, 2019Bill 207 has been aborted, at least for the time being. The controversial piece of legislation, which would have allowed health-care providers to refuse to… Read More »
One stitch at a time
Posted on December 3, 2019We would like to update the community about Blankets for Canada. A few weeks ago we were invited to a fiber event at the Centre… Read More »
Reasoning behind election commissioner firing iffy
Posted on November 26, 2019If one were to wonder why the general populace is sick and tired of politics in its lack of transparency, one has to look no… Read More »
The importance of a Will
Posted on November 26, 2019My brother Nick passed away on Dec 28, 1994 and did not have a “Will.” Lydia & I travelled to Canora, Sask., when the weather… Read More »
Raising awareness for diabetes
Posted on November 19, 2019World Diabetes Day is being recognized last week, with this year’s theme of “Family and Diabetes” focusing on the impact that diabetes has on the… Read More »
Time for politicians to get to work
Posted on November 12, 2019Alberta’s press published editorials in 1989 arguing that year’s Stanley Cup, won by the Calgary Flames, should instead be awarded to the Montreal Canadiens in… Read More »
Yes, your vote does make a difference
Posted on November 5, 2019Even votes for the losers says something important. If you’ve ever heard someone say “my vote doesn’t count,” what you’re really hearing is someone admit… Read More »
The veteran
Posted on November 5, 2019I wrote this poem when I was in college. My father was in WWII and I’ve seen how he is affected by his experienced. This… Read More »
Time to pass the torch
Posted on November 5, 2019Volunteerism is the life blood of any community, especially in rural Alberta. Another aspect of local folks’ strength is fund raising of all kinds in… Read More »
Governments need to work together towards unity
Posted on October 29, 2019Well that was fun. Note the sarcasm. Last week the 2019 federal election saw the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau stay in power, albeit with… Read More »