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Toast to Coaldale’s fire chief and new ride
Posted on August 19, 2015Dear Editor: For 30-plus years Coaldale and area has been blessed to have Andy Van Rijn as our fire chief. He has attended many, many… Read More »
Kick stress to the curb this summer
Posted on August 4, 2015Stress, of all shapes and sizes, is killing Albertans, Canadians and earthlings at an alarming rate. If not killing, then maiming considerably. Which, is not… Read More »
Federal politicians — quit being Negative Nancys
Posted on July 28, 2015Here’s a novel idea and a somewhat wiser way to spend federal political campaign dollars — stop with the negative ads plastered all over traditional… Read More »
Families need more support for basic needs to childcare
Posted on July 21, 2015Governments, both provincial and federal, can talk all they want about family values but the reality is — they don’t seem to really get it.… Read More »
Canada needs a hero — voting is the greatest super power
Posted on July 14, 2015"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows…,” or what federal politician will do less harm to the country, after… Read More »
Being a hoser is one of Canada’s greatest things eh?
Posted on June 30, 2015Oh Canada — a country worth celebrating. Each Canadian province has its very own uniqueness and charm, from P.E.I. to British Columbia and northward —… Read More »
Thanks for the support Picture Butte Community Cancer Walk
Posted on June 23, 2015Dear Editor: I want to thank the 600 residents of Picture Butte who came out to support the Picture Butte Community Cancer Walk on June… Read More »
Lights, traffic – unfortunately, no action in many parts
Posted on June 23, 2015Southern Alberta is a bustling region of the province, traffic-wise. Why then does Alberta Transportation seem to move at a snail’s or turtle’s pace at… Read More »
It’s about time minimum wage meets the needs of many Albertans
Posted on June 16, 2015If the provincial NDPs raise minimum wage in Alberta — it would be welcome news for many Albertans trying to live from paycheque to paycheque… Read More »
Albertans voted to change history in the province
Posted on May 12, 2015Last week, the provincial NDPs were no doubt chanting U.S. President Barack Obama's campaign mantra, "Yes, we can," as the underdog political party almost annihilated… Read More »