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Provincial trade still anything but free

Provincial trade still anything but free

By Marco Navarro-Genie and Alex Whalen Opinions vary as to whether the meeting of Canada's premiers in mid-July in St. Andrews, N.B., was a success. The expectations for those hoping for freer trade within Canada were high.
Responsible use of resources key to sustainability

Responsible use of resources key to sustainability

Long gone are the days when humanity could without a modicum of consideration for the future gobble up natural resources as though they are going out of style.
Slingfest adds to local event diversity

Slingfest adds to local event diversity

The more reasons Sundre gives people to come visit the municipality, the more our community will prosper.
Gun review initiative worthwhile

Gun review initiative worthwhile

With gun violence continuing to plague many of Canada’s larger cities, the federal government has announced an initiative aimed at reversing the trend.
Libraries have evolved

Libraries have evolved

Re: "Cremona library closed during construction," p. 2, Aug. 7 Gazette. Your good news article on Aug.
A lot of us like beer

A lot of us like beer

If I’d been in Joe Ceci’s (Alberta's minister of finance) somewhat well-heeled shoes these past three years then I’d probably have spent a lot of time in pubs as well.
The Pope and the death penalty

The Pope and the death penalty

On Aug. 2, Pope Francis formally declared the Catholic Church opposed to the death penalty for criminals convicted of murder and other serious crimes.
Government should stay off the bus

Government should stay off the bus

Western Canadian bus riders have received an early Halloween scare: as of Oct. 31, 2018, Greyhound won't offer passenger routes west of Ontario. For the company, it means 415 fewer employees and two million fewer passenger rides each year.
Ticked off but still healthy and safe

Ticked off but still healthy and safe

My first day back to work on July 31 was not supposed to end this way. I had just returned from an amazing three weeks of holiday.
Summertime at the church

Summertime at the church

My church is busy with summer camps involving fun, wholesome activities throughout the holidays. It keeps the local kids occupied and the close supervision prevents bullying, teaches ethics, manners and a better understanding of the Bible.
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