Opinion

By John Muscedere Prevailing wisdom states that more is better -- and it's no different when it comes to our expectation of medical treatments.

We have recently relocated to live in Sundre. We had our first opportunity to hike the Snake Hill Recreation Area — a natural landmark that is preserved for the continued enjoyment of residents and visitors.

The history of Alberta politics has two kinds of leaders: wreckers and builders. Its deeply rooted populism nurtures bombastic wreckers who attack and demolish the old political order and worn-out parties.

As most Sundre and surrounding area residents are by now no doubt well aware, the municipal council has decided to close the recycling centre on Dec. 31.

Provided support for the annual Sundre Hospital Legacy Gala continues to remain strong, the community could well see the construction of a new facility get underway sooner rather than later.

The Great Urban Chicken Debate is over. Pet fowl is a foul ball in town, out of bounds – officially outlawed.

The rejection of the 2026 Olympic bid by a convincing 56 per cent of Calgary plebiscite voters on Nov. 13 is victory for Alberta-style populist democracy. Elections, plebiscites and referendums give citizens a sense of control over public affairs.

As Canadians we have a long history of supporting veterans who return home from war with physical injuries.

The province has announced that it will be nearly doubling the amount of money available to organizations that provide support to victims of crime while seeking ways to address the causes of those crimes.

Nov. 11, 1918 was the day of armistice between the warring parties of the First World War. Pretty much God-fearing nations, all. French, British, Americans et al on one side; German, Austria-Hungary, Turkey and some Arab nations on the other.