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Marijuana prohibition ends
One hundred and ten years ago, the federal Opium Act of 1908 banned opium as a recreational drug and created a black market for the drug. Alberta had illicit opium dens, frequently raided by the police.
Oct 23, 2018 6:02 AM
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Business awards support encourages excellence
In these days when the Olds economy is still recovering from the oil price crash of 2014/2015, it's great to see the support provided to organizers of the annual Business Awards Recognition and Celebration.
Oct 21, 2018 11:00 AM
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Short-term pain, long-term gain
Maintaining capital assets is alone insufficient when striving to entice investments in the municipality.
Oct 17, 2018 9:00 AM
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Turning over a new leaf
Tomorrow marks the end of an era and the start of a new chapter in Canada. Following decades of flawed social policy that has created more problems than it ever solved, the cannabis prohibition is finally over. On Wednesday, Oct.
Oct 17, 2018 6:00 AM
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Politics has been realigning
This weekend the Alberta Party will hold its first annual meeting since Stephen Mandel became its leader on Feb. 28, 2018.
Oct 16, 2018 9:45 AM
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Safer drivers, safer roads
Planned changes aimed at improving the training and qualification standards for commercial truck drivers in the province is welcome news for all road users.
Oct 16, 2018 9:45 AM
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Legalized pot is one more danger added to roads
Oct 16, 2018 9:45 AM
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Turning over a new leaf
Tomorrow marks the end of an era and the start of a new chapter in Canada. Following decades of flawed social policy that has created more problems than it ever solved, the cannabis prohibition is finally over. On Wednesday, Oct.
Oct 16, 2018 9:00 AM
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Albertans deserve to know
One of the biggest issues in Alberta today is the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion debacle. We continue to sell Alberta oil to the United States at a steep discount, and we need our oil to reach the global marketplace.
Oct 16, 2018 6:56 AM
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Truck safety requires safe drivers
Planned changes aimed at improving the training and qualification standards for commercial truck drivers in the province is welcome news for all road users.
Oct 16, 2018 6:50 AM
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